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AMT finds fortune in electronic flight bags
Eight year-old Aircraft Management Technologies (AMT) appears on the brink of reaping the rewards of focusing on the emerging electronic...
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Ireland Special Report
The closure of SR Technics' Dublin plant confirmed aerospace would not escape Ireland's economic crisis, but Shannon Aerospace has moved to protect itself by embracing lean management, while many in the busy leasing sector pause to restructure...
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This Week Briefings
AIRBUS TARGETS 1% AERO GAIN FOR A340 DRAG Airbus is redesigning the A340-500/600 belly fairing to provide a 1% reduction in aerodynamic drag in cruise....
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Taiwan MRO Evergreen secures work from Korea and Vietnam
Taiwanese maintenance, repair and overhaul firm Evergreen Aviation Technologies (EGAT) has secured new contracts with Asiana Airlines and Vietnam Airlines.
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Lufthansa unsure of in-flight Internet launch date
Lufthansa is less certain it will be able to offer high-speed in-flight connectivity on overseas flights this year, but remains committed to the offering. The...
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Airbus issues safety notice as ANZ A320 crash probe continues
Airbus has issued a reminder to operators of its aircraft to be especially careful to protect aerodynamic data sensors during maintenance and painting work,...
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CVR should remain "sacred cow" to accident probes: ALPA
Cockpit voice recordings are intended to be used as aids in accident investigations and should "remain a sacred cow for that", the Air Line Pilots Association's...
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Bombardier reveals plan for Q100 life-extension programme
Bombardier "does not see any roadblocks" to extending the structural life of its Dash 8 Q100s by 50% to 120,000 cycles. A growing number of the type is coming...
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NewsLufthansa secures European approval for BMI acquisition
German flag-carrier Lufthansa has secured European clearance to acquire a controlling share in the UK operator BMI
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NewsBoeing could offer all-new 777 replacement to rival A350 within four years
Boeing says that it could respond to any threat from the A350 XWB family with an "overwhelmingly superior" new airliner to replace the 777 before the end...
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Airbus 2009 order target will be a challenge: Leahy
Airbus's chief salesman John Leahy expects the industry's extremely sluggish order pace to pick up as 2009 progresses, but is pessimistic about achieving...
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Airbus single-aisle output could revive next year
Narrowbody production could head back up by end of 2010
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Aerosur hands LAB lifeline with 727 wet-lease
Bolivia's struggling carrier Lloyd Aereo Boliviano (LAB) is to operate a Boeing 727-200 on behalf of the country's largest airline, Aerosur, after signing...
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Airbus slows A380 final assembly ramp-up
Airframer decelerates output increase of ultra-large airliner as it evaluates customers' delivery needs in the downturn
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Airbus to test A350 fuselage/cabin behaviour early in flight-testing
Airbus has revealed the first details of the A350 XWB's flight test programme, which will involve five aircraft flying about 3,000h. The airframer intends...
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EBACE: Esperia's grand plans yield order for AgustaWestland
AgustaWestland has received an order for one Grand light twin helicopter from Esperia Aviation Services. The aircraft, configured with six cabin seats,...
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NewsMAS' engineering arm signs JV deal with EADS SECA
Malaysia Airlines' MAS Aerospace Engineering (MASAE) is establishing a joint-venture in Kuala Lumpur with EADS SECA, which specialises in maintenance, repair...
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EBACE: Mistral showcases G300 piston engine
Mistral Engines (stand 369), a start-up engine manufacturer, is showcasing its latest G300 piston engine at the show. The 300hp (225kW) liquid cooled...
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Bombardier reveals plan for Q100 life extension programme
Bombardier has unveiled plans to extend the economic life of its Dash 8 Q100s by 50% as a growing number of the type come close to crossing the current 80,000...