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NewsPICTURE: Philippine Airlines prepares to retire 747-400s
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will retire its Boeing 747-400s in the coming weeks, with the type due to be replaced by 777-300ERs on the carrier's 18 weekly services to the US.
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AUVSI: AeroVironment pushes UAVs into new markets
After a decade of rapid growth fuelled by war spending, AeroVironment is busy creating markets for new applications of a portfolio of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) spanning from hand-launched models to atmospheric satellites.
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AUVSI: Police find new roles for small UAVs
A two-year experiment by a North Dakota police agency has identified several key roles for unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) to play in routine law enforcement operations.
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NewsBombardier starts building ultra long-range Global 7000 and 8000
Bombardier has begun to assemble major structures for the first flight-test vehicle of the Global 7000 and 8000 programme. "The start of assembly of our first major structures represents a significant step forward," says Bassam Sabbagh, vice-president and general manager, for the ultra-long-range business jet duo.
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AUVSI: Exelis unveils wide area sensor for UAV market
Exelis has launched a new wide-area, persistent surveillance system for commercial and military unmanned air vehicles (UAV) – the CorvusEye 1500.
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SkyWest and Trans States bid on American E175 contract
SkyWest Inc and Trans States Holdings have submitted bids to operate up to 60 Embraer 175 aircraft for American Airlines.
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AUVSI: Lockheed moves on small UAV market with Vector Hawk
Lockheed Martin has unveiled its new Vector Hawk small unmanned air vehicle (UAV), a system with a 4lb gross takeoff weight that can be configured into fixed wing, vertical takeoff and landing and tiltrotor operations.
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NewsPICTURE: First United 787-9 leaves paint shop
United Airlines’ first Boeing 787-9 has left the paint shop, as it is readied for delivery in July.
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NewsAUVSI: Sikorsky launches new unmanned UH-60 research effort
Sikorsky has launched a second research programme using one of two optionally piloted UH-60M Black Hawks developed under the US Army’s previous MURAL initiative.
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AUVSI: US military envisions broader joint UAV operations
US military officials have reiterated the necessity of working with industry to develop affordable and effective unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) - including systems that can promote joint operations between the services.
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NewsAUVSI: Navy’s UCLASS requirements trickle out
A US Navy official provided a glimpse on 13 May into the service’s requirements for its unmanned carrier launched airborne surveillance and strike (UCLASS) programme.
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Pakistan could take additional Jordanian F-16s
Pakistan could acquire more Jordanian Lockheed Martin F-16 A/B Block 15 aircraft, as it prepares to receive the final two examples of the current deal for 13 aircraft.
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BAE awarded funds for Seoul F-16 upgrade work
The US Air Force has awarded BAE Systems a $140 million contract related to the upgrade of 134 Lockheed Martin F-16 C/Ds operated by South Korea.
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Australia eyes $534 million Sidewinder buy
The US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified congress of a $534 million deal for Australia to obtain up to 350 Raytheon AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder missiles.
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NewsUS approves $790 million light attack aircraft deal for Iraq
The US state department has approved the possible sale of 24 Beechcraft AT-6C Texan II basic trainer/light attack aircraft to Iraq.
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NewsJiuyuan Airlines commits to 50 737s
China's Jiuyuan Airlines has committed to 50 Boeing 737 aircraft, including the re-engined variant, as it prepares to launch operations later this year.
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AUVSI: Flutter tests near for Lockheed's X-56A
Lockheed Martin is hoping to start tests later this year of new anti-flutter technology on board its X-56A unmanned air vehicle (UAV).
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NewsF-35 becoming industry's "dominant platform" – GKN
US budget pressures may be dampening short-term demand for Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, but from one supplier’s perspective, sales to key allies such as Japan and South Korea are turning the aircraft into a “dominant platform” for its programme’s supply base