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NewsKennedy Weather Center: Discovery Shuttle launch only '40% likely' due to Florida storms
Electrified Anvil clouds on the west coast of Florida could delay the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery, expected at 15:48 tomorrow, for its 12-day International Space Station (ISS) logistics mission STS-121.
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NASA details further external tank work as Shuttle Discovery prepared for launch
Even as it prepares Space Shuttle Discovery for its scheduled launch tomorrow, NASA plans continued external tank (ET) testing.
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Aviakor ends Tupolev Tu-154M production after fulfilling last order
Russian aviation plant Aviakor has ceased the production of Tupolev Tu-154Ms after fulfilling last orders for building three of the type
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Fatal October 2004 Boeing 747 freighter crash prompted Ghana's MK Airlines to overhaul aviation safety process
Canadian investigators have acknowledged strong efforts by freight operator MK Airlines to improve safety, after criticising oversight and operational discipline within the carrier at the time of its fatal Boeing 747-200F crash in Halifax.
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Australia cancels ADS-B equipment plan for general aviation, reconsiders system's use under 30,000ft
Airservices Australia has cancelled the request for proposals (RFP) process for the purchase and installation of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) avionics for general aviation aircraft as it reconsiders plans to extend its ADS-B programme below flight level 300.
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NewsUK space regulator to study space tourism licencing system
The UK's space regulator is to carry out a consultation over the next few months on proposals for a space tourist services licensing system for UK companies.
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Airbus misses out as Qatar Airways looks set to announce 20 Boeing 777 order
Qatar Airways is expected to announce shortly the finalisation of its large-widebody expansion plans, with the firming up of the major deal for 20 Boeing 777s that it first revealed last year.
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Space Adventures suborbital space tourism vehicle Explorer faces 100-plus test flights, may practice water landings
Space Adventures reveals flight test plan for suborbital vehicle and may have to demonstrate ability to land safely on water for Singapore
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Safran CEO Béchat: Airbus A380 delay ‘a relief’ to suppliers
Delays on Airbus programmes may come as a “relief” to suppliers struggling to meet accelerating airliner production rates, says Safran president and chief executive Jean-Paul Béchat.
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NewsConnexion sales halted as Boeing reviews broadband future
Boeing has halted all sales of the inflight broadband system developed by its Connexion division while the manufacturer studies the unit’s viability.
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Boeing ready to sever Connexion
In-flight internet provider may be closed or sold, as company awaits go-ahead to merge launch vehicle business
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CRJ900X plans start to crystalise
Bombardier outlines details of proposed 98-100 seater, which would have 3m stretch and more powerful engines