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Aviation summit calls for European competitiveness to be restored
European countries got a kick from Brussels last week urging them to stop dithering and be fully prepared for the planned implementation of the Single European...
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TAP to send A330s/A340s to Rio for heavy checks
Portuguese carrier TAP has opted to send a series of Airbus A330s/A340s to Rio de Janeiro for heavy checks. TAP is the controlling shareholder of...
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FAA releases proposed SMS rule for part 121 carriers
In compliance with a recent Congressional mandate, FAA on 5 November plans to release a proposed rule requiring part 121 operators, which include commercial...
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NewsDiscovery launch now on rain delay
This time, NASA can blame it on the rain. The launch of space shuttle Discovery has been delayed yet again, this time because of foul weather in southern...
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FAA finalises flightcrew alerting rule
The US Federal Aviation Administration has finalised a new rule that delineates the colours that can be used for warning, caution and advisory alert indications in the cockpit for new transport category aircraft to be certificated after 3 January 2011.
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Charles Taylor Aviation delivers two 747-400s
Charles Taylor aviation asset management (CTAAM) Limited has transferred two Boeing 747-400 aircraft from Singapore Airlines to Deucalion Aviation....
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Eurocopter expands India presence
Eurocopter has inaugurated an Indian subsidiary as it identifies opportunities for growth in the country's helicopter market.
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NewsDelta flight attendants reject union representation
Flight attendants at Delta Air Lines have rejected union representation for a third time during the last ten years. Of the 18,760 employees casting...
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AFRA mulls global aircraft recycling initiative
A project aimed at finding a way of recycling materials from scrapped aircraft on a worldwide scale is being considered by members of the Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA).
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Business briefs
Abu Dhabi investment holding company Waha Capital is to acquire a 20% stake in Netherlands-headquartered lessor AerCap in exchange for $105 million in cash, its 50% interest in AerVenture and a 40% interest in its 16-aircraft portfolio.
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Boeing to set up service-entry parts exchange for 787
Boeing is to establish an exchange services programme for rotables which is to support operations with its 787 twin-jet. Carriers will be able to exchange...
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FAA finalises flightcrew alerting rule
The US FAA has finalised a new rule that delineates which colours can be used for warning, caution and advisory alert indications in the cockpit for new...
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Engineering success
Scottish aerospace can build on its solid base via partnerships and external investment
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Greenwich Kahala MDT places CRJ-200 to Belavia
Greenwich Kahala MDT places CRJ-200LR aircraft The JV between MDT and FGK has recently placed the following CRJ-200LR aircraft: October 2010:...
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NewsInternational Space Station partners agree common docking interface standard
Leading spacefaring nations have achieved a long-sought step towards a common spacecraft architecture with agreement on a new standard for docking systems.
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PICTURE: Royal Jordanian completes first A340 cabin upgrade
Royal Jordanian Airlines has finish the first cabin modernisation of its Airbus A340 fleet, a programme aimed at extending the type's service life until...
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A380 needs to carry more cargo: Cathay
The Airbus A380 may need to be able to carry more cargo if it is to become a viable option for a future Cathay Pacific Airways large-sized aircraft order.