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NewsMi-38 ready for serial production 'soon', with certification in 2015
Russian Helicopters' Kazan factory is building a third prototype of a new model, the Mil Mi-38, which fits between the 36-passenger Mi-17 and the 82-passenger heavylift Mi-26.
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NewsHuman powered flight gets double lift
Human-powered flight enthusiasts gained a lift last month when the Royal Aeronautical Society formally approved plans to hold a competition in July, two weeks ahead of the London Olympics.
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Australian Shadow 200 UAV commences Afghan operations
Australia has commenced operations with the AAI Shadow 200 tactical unmanned air system in Afghanistan ...
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NewsAustralia issues tender for F/A-18 Hornet maintenance
Australia has issued a request for tender related to its fleet of 71 Boeing F/A-18 A/B Hornet aircraft. The contract will cover deep maintenance for...
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Qantas to delay delivery of A380s, boost domestic capacity
Qantas Airways will delay the delivery of two Airbus A380 aircraft to further cut capital expenditure and to help streamline operations. The aircraft,...
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NewsSenior official raises F/A-XX doubts while retired USMC Generals question USN’s F-35 commitment
A senior US Department of Defense official is questioning how the US Navy will fund a next-generation replacement for the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet....
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NewsIAG considering BMIbaby shut down
International Airlines Group (IAG) is considering shutting down BMIbaby by 10 September if a buyer is not found for the BMI subsidiary. IAG acquired...
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NewsHawker Beechcraft files for bankruptcy protection
Confirming months of speculation, Hawker Beechcraft today filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New York to eliminate $2.5 billion of its debt and...
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NewsMilitary satellite launch scrubbed over rocket problems
United Launch Alliance (ULA) has postponed for at least 24h the launch of a Lockheed Martin Atlas V carrying a large US Navy communications satellite from...
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NewsFAA fines Alaska Airlines and its Horizon subsidiary
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed nearly $700,000 in fines against Alaska Airlines and its subsidiary, Horizon Air, for documentation...
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NewsEclipse 550 production approved as company demonstrates Sikorsky backing
Eclipse Aerospace has received US production certification for the Eclipse 550 very light jet, paving the way for the company to launch full-scale production.
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Marshall to create aerospace 'centre of excellence' at Cambridge airport
Marshall Group is spending $32 million to turn Cambridge airport into one of southeast England's prime hubs for business aviation.
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NewsDassault Falcon fleet cleared for steep approaches
Dassault has clinched US approval for steep approaches on its Falcon 900EX EASy/DX/LX and the 2000EX EASy/DX/LX series models.
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NewsPICTURES: ATR delivers 1,000th aircraft
Turboprop manufacturer ATR has hit a major milestone, with the delivery of its 1,000th aircraft.
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NewsVIDEO: On board Lufthansa's first Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental
Lufthansa welcomed the first passenger-configured Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental to its Frankfurt base on 2 May.
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Emirates boosts frequencies to Jeddah and Riyadh
Emirates will expand capacity on routes from Dubai to the Saudi Arabian cities of Jeddah and Riyadh from 1 June and 1 August respectively. The carrier...
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NewsIN FOCUS: USAF receives last F-22 Raptor
The US Air Force has formally taken delivery of its last F-22 Raptor air dominance fighter from airframer Lockheed Martin ...
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British Airways to launch flights to Korea in December
British Airways will launch non-stop services between Seoul Incheon and London Heathrow on 2 December this year. The carrier will operate the six times-weekly...
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NewsLufthansa expects 747-8I improvements from 11th aircraft delivery
Lufthansa is hopeful that it will begin to receive an improved version of the Boeing 747-8I with performance closer to original expectations by the time...
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NewsLufthansa warns on possible 747-8I deferrals
Lufthansa has warned that its Boeing 747-8 ramp-up could be slowed if the airline cannot achieve its efficiency and cash-flow improvements over the next...