All aerospace news – Page 972
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Italy hitches ISS lab hopes to permanent MPLM
Italian Space Agency commissioner Enrico Saggese is looking forward to getting his own International Space Station laboratory if NASA decides it needs a...
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NewsPARIS AIR SHOW: 'Convergence of causes' of Air France A330 unknown: EADS
Airbus parent EADS has "no idea" of "the convergence of causes" that led Air France Flight 447 to crash on 1 June, says chief executive Louis Gallois. "Even...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Europe looks beyond just science
Is the Europe about to follow in the footsteps of the Soviet Union and the USA in human space exploration? The signs are that the continent's future policy is set for a dramatic expansion
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Boeing shakes off tough year for 747-8
Despite seemingly lukewarm support earlier this from top company executives and a lack of orders, Boeing is firmly committed to the 747-8
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Middle East brings joy to Paris opener
Middle Eastern exhibitors are again dominating the scene as the Paris air show opens this morning to predictions that the major orders will be coming from...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: CFM starts Leap X core tests
But engine manufacturer is still unsure about two-stage high-pressure turbine
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Face the facts with Snecma's Philippe Petitcolin
Face the facts with Philippe Petitcolin, chief executive of French engine manufacturer Snecma
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Price Induction raises certification funding for small turbofan
Privately owned French turbofan development company Price Induction will this week buck the difficult capital...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Rockwell Collins plunges into crowded pool
Rockwell Collins (hall 4, B17) has plunged into the crowded waters of the civil airline training market with its Core flight simulation system, showing at...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: EADS goes green with Bluecopter
EADS's Bluecopter concept demonstrator is making its debut at this year's show. Developed as part of the company's research into "greener helicopter...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Sagem's Patroller makes 10 June first flight
Sagem is presenting its Patroller medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned air vehicle that made its first flight on 10 June in Finland. On static...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Britair, Air Nostrum earmarked for initial CRJ1000s
Installation of the cabin interior of Bombardier's first production CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft has been completed, and the freshly-painted aircraft is now...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Urban displays Mule VTOL UAV
Israel's Urban Aeronautics' Mule vertical take-off and landing unmanned air vehicle is making its static display debut here among other UAV systems from...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Italian woman astronaut to fly soon says space agency
Samantha Cristoforetti could be the first of the European Space Agency's new six astronauts ...
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NewsPARIS AIR SHOW: Soyuz French Guiana launch delayed to 2010
The Samara Space Center Soyuz 2-1a rocket will not make its maiden flight from its new French Guiana launch complex until early 2010, according to...
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Opinion
COMMENT: Managing pilots takes more than just honing their flying skills
A case study from a few years ago demonstrates how pilot performance is sensitive to airline management. To do their jobs really well, flightcrew need more than just good flight training
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Israeli Bluebird fuell cell UAV completes development
Israeli unmanned air vehicle manufacturer BlueBird has completed development of its fuel cell-powered Boomerang UAV, which will be on show here. That...
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Viking: out with the old; in with the new
Viking's upgrade of the de Havilland Twin Otter is nearing completion. What is next on Vancouver company's agenda:
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Lumexis confident in securing IFE system launch customer
US in-flight entertainment (IFE) company Lumexis is confident it will shortly secure a launch customer for its fibre-to-the-screen IFE platform.
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USA's SkyWest seeks to capture business from competitors
US regional operator SkyWest is poised to steal business away from competitors as it seeks to compete vigorously for contract renewals network carriers currently...