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UK support for European Defence Agency finely balanced, Hammond warns
The UK is to extend its membership of the European Defence Agency (EDA) until at least late 2013, but says a decision on its longer-term involvement remains in the balance.
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NewsHelicopters, crop-sprayers lead general aviation growth in 2012
Helicopters remained a bright spot and agricultural aviation boosted otherwise flat sales for general and business aviation manufacturers in 2012, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) announced today.
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Eastern Airways inks component MRO deal with BAE Systems
UK regional carrier Eastern Airways is extending MRO cooperation with BAE Systems' aftermarket arm for component support for its British Aerospace Jetstream...
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Air Arabia adds Baghdad to network
Air Arabia will launch direct flights from Sharjah to Baghdad on 10 March. The airline will initially operate the route thrice weekly, before adding...
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NewsPICTURES: Secret Russian UAV design revealed
First images have emerged of the Altius UAV, being developed for Russia by Sokol and Tranzas ...
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NewsIcelandair increases 737 Max order
Icelandair has increased its commitment to the Boeing 737 Max by firming an order for 16 aircraft, up from its initial indication that it would take a dozen. The...
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Indian authorities to investigate AW101 deal
India's defence ministry has referred its AW101 helicopter purchase to the country's Central Bureau of Investigation ...
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NewsNew Zealand NH90s hit initial capability
New Zealand's NH90 medium utility helicopters have cleared their first phase of operational testing and evaluation ...
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NewsBoeing warns about unclaimed 747-8 production slots
Boeing could be forced to slow down production or build unsold 747-8s after 2013, the company warns in a new filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission...
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NewsLockheed F-35 programme may have to be restructured under sequestration
The entire Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme may have to be restructured if the Pentagon budget undergoes the full 10 year effects of sequestration....
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Light at the end of United's fleet redeployment tunnel
United Airlines faced quite the juggling act during the past year. Network planners at the Chicago-based Star Alliance member took the bulk of the...
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NewsPentagon approves E-2D Hawkeye full rate production
The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) has given its approval for the US Navy's E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, built by Northrop Grumman, to enter full-rate...
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NewsBoeing product range on offer with Elbit countermeasures
Boeing will offer Elbit Systems-produced directed infrared countermeasures (DIRCM) equipment with all of its military and civil aircraft, under a new memorandum of understanding signed by the companies.
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Trade Air selects Fokker Services for LRU support
Zagreb, Croatia-based charter carrier Trade Air has contracted Fokker Services to provide component support for its three-strong Fokker 100 fleet. The...
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NewsAirbus Corporate Jets pins 2013 hopes on market rebound
Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) hopes for a stronger sales performance during the coming 12 months after a "soft" market for VIP airliners in 2012 contributed to it adding only five gross orders to its backlog.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Airbus leans towards A330-200 to replace Beluga fleet
Airbus has tentatively identified an A330-200 derivative as the most promising long-term candidate to replace its five A300-600ST Beluga oversize transports.
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NewsRolls-Royce to test split-loading of XWB engine
Rolls-Royce is to perform freight-loading tests for its Trent XWB engine at the UK's East Midlands airport, to verify transport procedures for the powerplant. The...
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NewsFinmeccanica boss arrested in AW101 investigation
Finmeccanica chairman and chief executive Giuseppe Orsi has been arrested by Italian police as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption linked to the sale of 12 VIP-roled AgustaWestland AW101 helicopters to the Indian defence ministry.
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NewsRyanair expects EU to block Aer Lingus takeover
The European Commission intends to block Ryanair's proposed takeover of Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus, the low-cost carrier announced on 12 February.
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Sukhoi conducts first flight of longer-range Superjet
Sukhoi has conducted the first flight of a longer-range Superjet 100, starting a test programme which will last around three or four months. The twin-engined...