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NewsPentagon maintains Chinese fifth-gen jets will not be operational before 2018
The Pentagon maintains that it does not expect either of China's fifth-generation fighter programmes to become operational before 2018. "We do not...
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Mitsubishi reiterates Q4 first flight for MRJ
Mitsubishi Aircraft has reiterated its expectations that the first flight of the MRJ regional jet will occur during the fourth quarter, despite outside concerns...
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NewsEasyJet plans live trial of ash-detection technology
EasyJet, with Airbus and Nicarnica Aviation, is preparing for the final airborne test of a volcanic ash detection system called AVOID. The UK budget...
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Mitsubishi and ANI cancel MOU for MRJs
Mitsubishi Aircraft and Hong Kong-based ANI Group have cancelled their memorandum of understanding for five MRJ regional jets, say executives.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: RAF Typhoons put through paces at Red Flag
The UK Royal Air Force's fast jet inventory has undergone a dramatic transformation over the decade since its Operation "Telic" involvement during the second...
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NewsNTSB calls for urgent battery tests before 787s resume commercial flights
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is conducting an urgent new round of testing on the Boeing 787's lithium-ion batteries in hopes of finding...
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Ascent Aviation plans to add A320 MRO services in 2013
With the planned maintenance, repair and overhaul approval for Airbus A320s due to be granted by October, US maintenance provider Ascent Aviation Services is gearing up for business expansion in Latin America.
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NewsWestJet orders 10 737-800s, defers five 737-700s
Calgary-based WestJet has struck an agreement with Boeing to purchase 10 737-800s, and defer five 737-700s scheduled for delivery between 2014 and 2015 to...
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ANALYSIS: What is driving American's sale and leaseback financing spree?
American Airlines has financed nearly all of its new aircraft with sale and leaseback (SLB) deals during the past two years, breaking from other US mainline...
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Finnair sells engine MRO shop to GA Telesis
US aftermarket support firm GA Telesis has taken over Finnair's engine overhaul shop in Helsinki. The Nordic carrier decided in April 2012 to close...
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NewsDetails emerge of Israeli air strikes on Syria
Israeli air force combat aircraft struck at least two targets in Syria twice within a 48h period from 3 May, according to Syrian sources. The first...
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NewsTurkish deal takes Airbus gross orders above 500
Turkish Airlines lifted Airbus's gross orders above 500 by the end of April, as the carrier booked 82 A320-family jets. The airline unveiled plans,...
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Afriqiyah picks AFI KLM E&M for CF6 engine support
Afriqiyah Airways has selected Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance to support GE CF6-80E1 engines powering two Airbus A330-200s. The...
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ANALYSIS: 777X and A350-1000 set for major fight in Asia-Pacific
Much has been made about the proposed Boeing 777X's attractiveness to the big Middle Eastern carriers, but the type and the rival Airbus A350-1000 will also...
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NewsKAI wins W1.1tn contract for FA-50 fighters
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has received a won (W) 1.1 trillion ($1 billion) order for FA-50 fighter aircraft. KAI declined to state the number...
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IN FOCUS: Canadian researchers target certification of brassica carinata-based jet fuel
A push to certify a new oilseed fuel that does not need to be blended with kerosene may change the future for renewables
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NewsTerrafugia contemplates flying VTOL car
Terrafugia is exploring the feasibility of a four-seat, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) plug-in hybrid-electric flying car which it has dubbed the TF-X, the company announced on 5 May.
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NewsSikorsky S-92 cleared for automated rig approaches
Sikorsky announced on 6 May that its S-92 helicopter has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to fly automated approaches to offshore...