All aerospace news – Page 795
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NewsEurocopter X4 promises technical tour-de-force
Eurocopter has promised that its X4 Dauphin replacement will be a 'game changer' - but is keeping the exact details a mystery
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Working Week: Robert Baskill
The direct graduate entry scheme at the European airframer presented the ideal opportunity for Robert Baskill to launch his career as engineering group leader for the structures analysis team on new-development aircraft
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ANA seeks ¥20b in damages from seat maker Koito
Japan's All Nippon Airways is seeking ¥20 billion ($243.5 million) in damages from troubled seat manufacturer Koito for failing to deliver new seats on time.
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NewsPICTURES & VIDEO: Lufthansa plans to increase A380 fleet to eight by mid-summer
Lufthansa should double its current Airbus A380 fleet to four by mid-summer, and stresses the recent Rolls-Royce Trent 900 issues should not affect its planned delivery schedule for the superjumbo aircraft in 2011.
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Airbus opens A350 composite rudder plant in China
Chinese officials have formally opened a facility for manufacturing the rudder and elevator of the Airbus A350 in the city of Harbin.
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Selex Galileo gets new buyer for PicoSAR sensor
A non-NATO UAV operator is to acquire Selex Galileo's PicoSAR sensor under a new evaluation deal ...
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NewsSenate FAA bill accounts for bilaterals in foreign station inspections
Local countries could be permitted to conduct maintenance inspections proposed under the Federal Aviation Administration's controversial plans for biannual checks on foreign repair stations.
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AirAsia X orders three A330-200s
AirAsia's long-haul subsidiary AirAsia X has ordered three Airbus A330-200s, to be delivered from 2014.
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NewsMontreal to be Qatar's first Canadian route
Qatar Airways is to open its first Canadian route, with a service to Montreal which will launch towards the end of June. The airline's debut comes...
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NewsDelta sees strong yields continuing amid disciplined capacity growth
Delta Air Lines is confident that the strong yield environment it enjoyed during 2010 will be sustained this year, as it is taking a disciplined approach to capacity growth amid continued healthy passenger demand.
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Iberia A340 replacement is initial focus of IAG’s fleet renewal plan
Newly formed International Airlines Group (IAG) - parent of British Airways and Iberia - is making the replacement of the Spanish carrier's Airbus A340s a priority ahead of a broader long-haul fleet-renewal exercise that will also encompass the needs of BA.
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NewsIAG ‘very interested’ in Virgin, but only for slots: Walsh
Willie Walsh, chief executive of British Airways/Iberia parent International Airlines Group (IAG), says the company would be "very interested" in acquiring Virgin Atlantic, but only for its London Heathrow slots. It has no interest in the brand.
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Aeroflot trains first Superjet pilots and technicians
Aeroflot has begun type rating classes for Sukhoi Superjet 100 flight and maintenance crew in anticipation of the planned first delivery in March.
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NewsKorean Air unveils newly-painted A380
Korean Air's first Airbus A380 has undergone painting in the Asian carrier's distinctive turquoise livery ahead of its delivery this year. The aircraft...
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Qatar's Gulf Helicopters orders more AW139s
AgustaWestland has signed a deal with Qatar's Gulf Helicopters for five more AW139 helicopters ...
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Virgin Blue to build maintenance hangar at Sydney Airport
Virgin Blue will construct a maintenance hangar at Sydney Airport as part of a new engineering base to support its operations at its busiest airport.
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Rockwell Collins opens Middle East offices
Rockwell Collins has opened new offices in Abu Dhabi and Dubai to support its growing business in the Middle East.
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NewsP&W readies for CSeries “third knob” engine testing
Pratt & Whitney at the end of April will mate the first Bombardier CSeries prototype nacelle, built by Goodrich, to its PW1524G engine number two turbofan...
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Belarussian carrier Gomelavia ceases operations
Belarussian state-owned carrier Gomelavia has ceased all operations indefinitely.