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USN makes first step toward next-generation jammer
The US Navy has made the first move to develop and field its first all-new aerial jamming system since 1971. The next-generation jammer (NGJ) project...
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Heathrow fuel problems trigger US Airways to mull legal action
US Airways is scrambling to sign a refuelling contract to enable it to launch transatlantic flights from London Heathrow at the end of next month after the...
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AW319s to bolster Italian coast guard
Italy's coast guard has finalised a contract for two AgustaWestland AW139s plus an option for a third helicopter in a customised Search and Rescue (SAR)...
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NewsAirbus A380 could be used as airborne casino
The A380 could be adopted as the platform for an airborne casino within five years, after it emerged that Airbus ...
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Thailand signs contract for six Saab Gripen fighters
Thailand signed a Baht19 billion ($577 million) contract with Sweden's Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) on 11 February, clearing the way for its air...
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Second 787 could overtake first as production progresses
Boeing's progress with the second 787 is swiftly overtaking efforts to finish assembly...
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US merger results cited in new push for government oversight
Outstanding issues raised by the 2005 merger of America West Airlines and US Airways - and the possibility that they will not be resolved in the near term...
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Civil rotorcraft special: Europe advances 'green' helicopter
Environment Europe cleans up A c160 million seven-year project aims to cut rotorcraft emissions and noise pollution by using advanced technologies Aimee...
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Civil rotorcraft special: Russia - taking on the west
consolidation Taking on the west A reorganisation of the Russian helicopter industry is aimed at keeping its manufacturers competitive on the...
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Civil rotorcraft special: Rotorcraft surge yet to crest
plenty lift left in the market John Croft Washington DC The civil helicopter market is surging, but with demand running high, manufacturers...
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Civil rotorcraft special: Sikorsky S-76D progress
assembly First Sikorsky S-76D starts to take shape Sikorsky S-76D programme manager Mark Hammond says that the first two fuselage assemblies...
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Civil rotorcraft special: Rotorcraft makers strive to break the civil rotorcraft 'speed limit'
cover story Race for speed A renewed demand for faster helicopters has spurred research programmes on both sides of the Atlantic John...
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Civil rotorcraft special: Strong market floats MRO boat
maintenance John Croft Washington DC Helicopter MRO market set to blossom A new 10-year study of the civil helicopter maintenance, repair and...
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Civil rotorcraft special: NASA R&D targets barriers to wider rotorcraft use
Research Graham warwick washington DC bringing rotary-wing travel to the masses Under NASA's restructured...
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UK test pilot school signs Gripen contract extension
The UK Empire Test Pilots' School has signed a contract extension with Swedish manufacturer Saab to gain...
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Neeleman’s Brazilian plans start to crystallise
Former JetBlue chief executive David Neeleman is continuing discussions with Brazilian civil aviation authorities and carriers with an eye on developing...
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CMC flight-management system chosen for Beluga upgrade
Airbus Transport International has selected CMC Electronics' CMA-9000 flight-management system to upgrade its A300-600ST Beluga fleet. The system includes...