All aerospace news – Page 735
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India receives first Mil Mi-17-V5 helicopters
The first batch of Mil Mi-17-V5 transport helicopters have been delivered to the Indian air force as part of an 80-aircraft order signed in December 2008. Manufactured...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Strata structures itself into Gulf's premier aerospace manufacturer
Set up three years ago on a patch of desert next to the remote Al Ain airport as part of Abu Dhabi's strategy to create a home-grown aerospace sector, Mubadala-owned Strata has become as an aerostructures specialist to be reckoned with
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NewsIN FOCUS: New Tunisia looks for aerospace investment
Since an almost-bloodless uprising, Tunisia has thrown open its doors to tourists and - more importantly - business investors
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NewsFirst ANA 787 suffers gear malfunction
All Nippon Airways saw its first significant 787 operational hiccup on 6 November, as the newly introduced aircraft suffered a malfunction that prevented...
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Avinor to look into producing aviation biofuel in Norway
Norwegian airports operator and air navigation service provider Avinor is studying the possibility of beginning production of aviation biofuels in Norway.
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Boeing completes initial review of 737 Max configuration
Having completed a recent review of requirement, configuration and certification plans for its 737 Max, Boeing plans to fly the first re-engined narrowbody...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Gulf network carriers continue to aim high, despite threats
Amid turmoil the Gulf's 'big three' carriers remain committed to scaling up
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SIA, Airbus sign support agreement for 15 A330s
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a new Flight Hour Services (FHS) support contract with Airbus for its 15 additional A330 aircraft ordered in September. The...
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Cranfield professor proposes action over toxic cabin air
A workshop held on Cranfield University's campus has reviewed measures to deal with contaminated cabin air has concluded that onboard contaminant detection systems are vital for the safety of aircraft, and work to eliminate the toxins from the cabin environment should be accelerated.
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NewsBoeing reveals 737 Max configuration details
With now more than 600 commitments for the 737 Max, Boeing has revealed additional details around its configuration decisions, including the selection of...
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Dublin Aerospace opens new landing gear MRO shop
Irish maintenance provider Dublin Aerospace has officially opened a new €4.5 million ($6.2 million) landing gear overhaul facility. The 3,700m² (40,000ft²)...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Gulf airport development continues apace
The development of ever-larger home airports for the Gulf's major carriers continues
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NewsSuppliers begin 787-9 production
With its 50th 787 now in final assembly and its production rate accelerating to 2.5 aircraft per month, Boeing's suppliers have begun early production of the components that will go on to form ZB001, the first 787-9.
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Fuel bites into Singapore Airlines first half profits
Singapore Airlines is citing higher fuel costs as the prime factor for a sharp decline in group profitability in the first half, as operating profit fell...
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NewsLumexis advances fiber optics-based IFE for airlines
Lumexis in just over six months will add a seat-centric element to its fibre optic-based 'fiber-to-the-screen' in-flight entertainment system to provide...
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Warsaw Airport still closed after LOT gear-up landing
Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport remains closed following yesterday's emergency gear-up landing of a LOT Polish Airlines Boeing 767-300ER.
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NewsEmbraer delivers 100th aircraft to China
Embraer has delivered its 100th aircraft to China, an Embraer E190, operated by China Southern Airlines. The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer delivered...
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NewsChina launches capsule to test docking tech
China has launched a Shenzhou 8 from the Jiuquan launch site in western China. The spacecraft is scheduled to dock with the already-orbiting Tiangong...
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Boeing CFO James Bell to retire in April
Boeing executive vice-president and chief financial officer James Bell will retire from the company on 1 April 2012.



















