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AUVSI: IRobot’s RP-VITA joins its robotic lineup
IRobot (booth 3601), best known for its floor-cleaning Roomba and bomb-fighting PackBot, is showcasing its new telepresence robot, the RP-VITA, aimed at...
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AUVSI: Sense-and-avoid efforts lagging
Dr Gerald Sayer, president of GL International, rounded up current efforts to develop and standardize sense-and-avoid technologies and use, considered crucial...
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AUVSI: BAE shows off digitally fused sensor system
BAE Systems (booth 3245) is showing off its new digitally fused sensor system camera. The company is hoping to market the device, which combines low light...
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Qantas to add 100 jobs in Melbourne for 787 MRO and training
Qantas Group will establish a maintenance and training facility for subsidiary Jetstar Airways in Melbourne, as the low-cost carrier prepares to take delivery...
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South Korea to acquire four tanker aircraft
South Korea plans to acquire four tanker aircraft for induction into the air force by 2017.
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China lists commercial engine development as priority
China has set a target to complete the development of a commercial powerplant within a 10-year period, says the chairman of an advisory committee on the...
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NewsAsia's quest for naval airpower supremacy
In recent weeks, there has been a sharp increase in the flow of news about new aircraft carriers in Asia-Pacific. After years of delays, India finally launched the INS Vikrant, a 37,500t warship designed and developed in India, in the week ended 16 August.
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SriLankan Airlines, Lufthansa Technik enter MRO joint venture
SriLankan Airlines has confirmed that it will be partnering with Lufthansa Technik to start an MRO facility at an airport in Mattala. In a presentation,...
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AUVSI: Sikorsky flying optionally-piloted test bed
Sikorsky has unveiled an optionally-piloted test bed, allowing for autonomous operations either with or without people aboard, dubbed "Matrix". The programme...
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NewsOfficial denies White House link to UCLASS revision
A senior military official denies that the US Navy's UCLASS programme requirements were watered down after political influence ...
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NewsElectrical arcing downed Tyndall F-22, says USAF
An internal fire caused by electrical arcing due to a chafed wire led to the loss of an F-22 Raptor in November 2012 ...
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American plans four new sun routes from November
American Airlines will launch four new routes to sun destinations in Florida and the Caribbean from November. Once-daily flights between Los Angeles...
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JAL selects AJ Walter for AOG support
Japan Airlines has contracted UK spares part specialist AJ Walter Aviation to provide AOG component support across its Boeing fleet. The airline signed...
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NewsAUVSI: New vehicles, partnerships and sales shape maritime market
The unmanned maritime market has seen a lot of movement in the past few months, with new vehicle announcements, upgrades to past systems and transitions of popular platforms to new companies.
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Spotlight shines on Ryanair operations
Ryanair is about to lock horns again with Europe's media on the issue of safety. There is no doubt that the Irish budget carrier has an adversarial...
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NewsAUVSI: Laying the groundwork: the future of UGVs
The next generation of military unmanned ground vehicles will be more versatile and easier to control, with increased commonality and interoperability, and priced so that shrinking, cost-conscious military forces can afford them for use in a growing range of missions. Some will offer flexible autonomy, improved off-road mobility, or both.
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ANALYSIS: Airlines must ensure partnerships are profitable
Partnerships allow airlines to expand network reach and to be more competitive, but they're not always profitable - even when they drive additional volume,...
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ANALYSIS: ICAO assembly to address global airline emissions
The industry is looking to ICAO to tackle aviation emissions at its assembly in Montreal
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ANALYSIS: How airlines are realising the potential of mobile technology
Airlines are finally waking up to what mobile technology can bring to their businesses by improving operational efficiency, customer service and revenue
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NewsRyanair strives to eliminate pilot group's social media presence
Ryanair has confirmed that it is doing all it can to have Ryanair Pilot Group's Facebook and Twitter accounts shut down. The RPG - which bills itself...