All aerospace news – Page 805
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SpaceX growing, getting Virginia offices
Following the company's successful flight of the Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft under a new NASA programme in December, California-based SpaceX plans to open a new office near Washington, DC, the company says.
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NewsMNG Technic expands at Istanbul’s Ataturk airport
Turkish maintenance provider MNG Technic has moved into a new, significantly larger hangar at Istanbul's Ataturk International airport, with the previous one due to be handed over to Onur Air.
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NewsBrock Technologies introduces the Shark
Brock Technologies revealed a tube-launched composite UAV named the Shark on 1 February ...
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Aurora's Centaur OPA starts flight tests
Aurora Flight Sciences' Centaur optionally piloted aircraft has kicked off its flight test programme ...
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Allegiant moves forward with seat expansion on its MD-80s
Allegiant Air plans to have the first two of its Boeing MD-80s featuring 166 seats available this summer. The company in September of 2010 revealed...
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NewsEgyptair MRO arm to become authorised Embraer centre
Embraer has signed a five-year agreement that will see EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering become an authorised service centre (ASC) for the E-170/190 family.
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TAM expands deal to fit OnAir connectivity to Airbus narrowbodies
TAM Airlines has expanded its contract with OnAir, opting to bring the Airbus/SITA joint venture's in-flight connectivity system to 26 Airbus narrowbodies...
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Interview
Working Week: Tim Desbois
A margarine advert featuring a Beech Bonanza was the catalyst for flightlogistics.tv managing director Tim Desbois's choice of career and inspired him to become an expert on aerial filming
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NewsTrans States firms up order for up to 100 MRJs
US regional operator Trans States Holdings has firmed up its letter of intent for up to 100 Mitsubishi MRJ jets.
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NewsIndia's space sector shifts to new frontiers
Space has joined military and commercial aviation as an arena in which India is asserting its growing power
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Business briefs
Sikorsky helicopters and Pratt & Whitney both shone for parent company United Technologies in 2010, with Sikorsky racking up an 18% jump in profit to $716 million on sales up 6% to $6.68 billion
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BMI blames BAA charges for dropping Heathrow-Glasgow
UK carrier British Midland International (BMI) has confirmed that it will axe its London Heathrow-Glasgow route, blaming the decision on increased landing...
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Fokker 50 operator tests iPad as electronic flight bag
Swedish regional carrier Amapola is testing a new electronic flight-bag cockpit installation, based on the portable Apple iPad, for its Fokker 50 turboprop fleet.
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Mahindra Aerospace follows Embraer path
Mahindra Aerospace began life by chance. Now acquisitions have opened up new possibilities in light aircraft and aerostructures
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Seabird prepares to remodel Seeker patrol aircraft
Australian aircraft manufacturer Seabird Aviation has launched a major redesign of its Seeker patrol and surveillance aircraft in a bid to "revolutionise" airborne surveying.
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New North Carolina MRO firm re-opens large 737 facility
A group of former US Airways and Pace Airlines executives has established a new aircraft maintenance company in North Carolina with Boeing 737 overhaul capabilities.
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Row 44 hires Southwest's Murri as director, airline solutions
Row 44 has hired long-time Southwest Airlines executive Doug Murri as director, airline solutions, as the California-based firm continues to fit the low-cost...
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GuestLogix signs deal with digEcor for IFE integration
GuestLogix and digEcor have signed a contract to incorporate GuestLogix's OnTouch retail technology and merchandising platform with digEcor's digEplayer...
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General Aviation - In brief
Bell has clinched Brazilian approval for its Model 429 helicopter, clearing the way for the light, twin-engined type to operate in the South American country