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Flight recorder tapes from An-24 overrun undamaged
Russian investigators have determined that the flight-recorder tapes from the IrAero Antonov An-24 badly damaged in an overrun at Blagoveshchensk are in good condition.
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MAKS: Gazpromavia confirms Superjet purchase
Russian energy giant Gazprom has confirmed a purchase contract for 10 firm Sukhoi Superjet 100s for its in-house carrier Gazpromavia, a deal valued at $323 million at catalogue prices.
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JAL to use Boeing's health monitoring programme on 787s
Japan Airlines (JAL) will expand Airplane Health Management (AHM) coverage with Boeing for its future 787 fleet. AHM is a software system that monitors,...
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NewsBoeing close to re-engined 737 fan size decision
Boeing appears to be nearing a final decision on the fan size of the re-engined 737, settling on a powerplant that will not require any modification to the...
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BA arms cabin crew with iPads to 'revolutionise' customer service
Apple's highly popular iPad tablet is finding its way into the hands of British Airways' cabin crew, who are using the latest model to "revolutionise" the...
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Hawaiian to fit newer 767s with next-gen IFE systems
Hawaiian Airlines is in talks with in-flight entertainment providers to retrofit its existing newer Boeing 767s with next-generation IFE systems.
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MAKS: Indonesia's Sky signs follow-on pact for Superjets
Indonesia's Sky Aviation has signed a follow-on contract covering the supply of 12 Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft, with deliveries set to start in 2012.
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China Southern's first A380 undergoes final tests
China Southern Airlines' first Airbus A380 has entered the final phase of flight and ground tests at Airbus's Hamburg facility. The airframer will...
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MAKS: Tu-204SM shown off days after second prototype flies
Tupolev has shown off its upgraded Tu-204SM at the MAKS show for the first time, days after the maiden flight of its second flying prototype.
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NewsUnited-Continental to offer Premium Economy on first 787
United-Continental has confirmed its plans to offer Economy Plus seating on its first Boeing 787, which began final assembly at the airframer's Everett,...
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AUVSI: Segway Debuts RMP 50XL
Segway Robotics previewed its 50XL Robotic Mobility Platform on the show floor before it becomes available to the public on September 1.
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NewsGulfstream G650 edges closer to certification
Gulfstream's G650, which saw its flight test programme disrupted by the 2 April fatal accident involving aircraft 6002, has completed a number of flight-test...
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Royal Air Maroc takes delivery of first ATR 72-600
European turboprop manufacturer ATR has handed over the first ATR 72-600 to launch customer Royal Air Maroc (RAM). The delivery, on 16 August, coincided...
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Bristow goes operational with TCAS for helicopters
Bristow Helicopters has begun operations using TCAS2 (traffic collision avoidance system) for the newer additions to its helicopter fleet.
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MAKS: Gazpromavia in line for 10 Superjets
Russian energy giant Gazpromavia is to sign for 10 Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft.
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Qantas says new strategy is key to its future
Qantas has said its new premium carrier in Asia will not result directly in Australian job losses, and that the company's new strategy is essential to the...
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NewsPanasonic claims Ka antennas not smaller or faster than Ku
Panasonic Avionics is pouring cold water on expectations that Ka-band antennas being developed for global in-flight high-speed Internet will prove to be...
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AUVSI: Green Hills launches open software platform
Green Hills Software's Integrity Security Services (ISS) business unit has launched at the show an open software platform aimed at enabling developers to more easily program applications for the control and management of autonomous vehicles.
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NewsMAKS: Russian Helicopters pushes ahead with improvements for Mi-26 heavy lift helicopter
Russian Helicopters is continuing with an upgrade programme for its Mi-26 heavy lift helicopter, which has been designated the Mi-26T, and is undergoing flight tests.
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NewsMAKS: Transaero tentatively signs for A320neo
Russian carrier Transaero is planning to break from its traditional preference for Boeing aircraft with an order for Airbus A320neos.