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NewsFirst Klimov TV7-117V-powered Mi-38 completes first flight
Russian Helicopters has flown the third Mil Mi-38 prototype – the first to be powered by Klimov TV7-117V engines.
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NewsSaab wins Brazil's F-X2 fighter contest with Gripen NG
Brazil has chosen the Saab JAS-39E/F Gripen as the Brazilian Air Force's next fighter aircraft, according to an announcement 18 December by Brazilian government officials.
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NewsSaab gets E-model contract to convert Swedish Gripens
Saab is to modify 60 Gripen C fighters to its enhanced E-model configuration for the Swedish air force, after Stockholm signed a series production agreement worth SKr16.4 billion ($2.5 billion).
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NewsWheels Up adds Citations to members-only programme
US members only private aircraft operator Wheels Up is broadening its aircraft offering with the acquisition from Cessna of pre-owned Citation XLS and Sovereign business jets.
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Boeing promotes Muilenburg and Conner, names new defense head
Boeing has promoted the top two executives from its commercial and defense divisions, and named a new chief for its defense business.
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AirAsia X orders another 25 A330-300s
Long-haul low-cost operator AirAsia X is ordering 25 more Airbus A330-300s, taking its firm orders for the type to more than 50.
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NewsEthiopian 767 overruns after diverting to small airport
Ethiopian Airlines is gathering information after a Boeing 767-300 registered to the carrier landed in the small Tanzanian airport of Arusha.
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NewsRuag to supply Dornier 228NG transports to Venezuela
The Venezuelan air force is to field 10 Dornier 228 turboprops for passenger transport duties, with Swiss-based airframer Ruag Aviation having confirmed its receipt of a contract from the government in Caracas.
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Norwegian to lease two 787-9s
Norwegian has signed an agreement to lease two new Boeing 787-9s from New York-based lessor MG Aviation.
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Tigerair changes training after low approach incident at Avalon
Tigerair Australia and Airservices Australia have made changes to their procedures following an investigation into an incident where one of the carrier’s aircraft flew below the required altitude while coming in to land at Avalon on 30 June 2011.
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NewsHammond praises UK's remotely-piloted aircraft use
The UK's operational use of unmanned air vehicles has reached almost a combined 170,000 flying hours in Afghanistan and previously also in Iraq, its Ministry of Defence has revealed.
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NewsBoeing aims for 777X site decision in January
Boeing plans to narrow potential sites for 777X final and wing assembly by the end of the week and reach a final decision in early January, the company says in a letter to employees.
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NewsEurocopter evaluates scale of EC135 fuel probe issue
Eurocopter is working to understand the scope of a problem with the fuel probes on some EC135 light-twin helicopters that could cause flightcrew to overestimate the amount of fuel remaining on the aircraft.
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NewsBombardier Learjet 70 clinches certification
Bombardier is preparing to deliver the first Learjet 70 business jets following certification of the light cabin aircraft on 12 December.
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NewsAustria seeks new Black Hawk purchase
The Austrian air force could be set to add further Black Hawk utility helicopters to its inventory, with the service requesting the possible purchase of three UH-60Ms from Sikorsky.
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Israeli air force developing health management system for UAS
The Israeli air force's unit 108 is developing health management systems for unmanned air systems, in a bid to detect potential issues before they become critical in-flight.
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Boeing to open Moscow training campus in 2015
Boeing is building a flight simulator centre in Moscow in partnership with Russian safety equipment specialist Transas.
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NewsPICTURES: Eurocopter expects EC175, EC145T2 certification in early 2014
Eurocopter is confident of gaining certification for both its EC175 and EC145 T2 helicopters in the first half of 2014.
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NewsCommission shortlists Heathrow, Gatwick runway options
New runway options at the London airports of Heathrow and Gatwick have been shortlisted by the UK Aviation Commission looking into tackling future capacity in the south-east of the country.
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NewsAmerican livery decision put to employee vote
American Airlines leadership has put a decision on the carrier’s livery to an employee vote, citing a need to begin painting aircraft following its merger with US Airways.