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NewsIN FOCUS: Thales looks to 'gesture control' IFE system
In-flight entertainment (IFE) systems will soon do away with touchscreens and handsets if a prototype under development by Thales makes it through to production.
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NewsSaravia looks at Q400 as Russian certification advances
Russian provincial carrier Saravia is looking to place an order for three Bombardier Q400 turboprops, although the type has yet to achieve approval from the country's certification authorities.
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NewsIN FOCUS: IFE sector looks to the future
In-flight entertainment and connectivity may add to aircraft weight and the maintenance burden, but evolution in the field continues as airlines strive to keep pace with what travellers want.
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NewsUPS agrees to acquire TNT Express for €5.2b
Freight giant UPS has agreed in principle to acquire TNT Express through an all-cash offer which values TNT at €5.16 billion ($6.77 billion). UPS will...
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Australia’s Ferra Engineering awarded MH-60R supply deal
Lockheed Martin has awarded Australian firm Ferra Engineering an Australian dollars (A$) 6 million ($6.3 million) contract to supply weapons pylons and mission...
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India receives upgraded An-32s from Ukraine
India has taken delivery of the third batch of five upgraded Antonov An-32 transport aircraft following their modernisation in the Ukraine. Ukraine...
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NewsHairline cracks found on three of Air New Zealand's ATR 72-500s
Air New Zealand has confirmed that three of its ATR 72-500 turboprops that have undergone inspections will "require additional work" and be put out of service...
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NewsHairline cracks ground Air New Zealand’s ATR 72-500s
Air New Zealand grounded its entire fleet of ATR 72-500 turboprops on 18 March after discovering hairline cracks around the cockpit windows of one aircraft. Two...
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NewsAustralia confirms order for sixth C-17
Australia will acquire a sixth Boeing C-17A Globemaster III in a Foreign Military Sales deal worth A$280 million ($297 million) ...
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NewsREDjet ceases operations blaming subsidised rivals
Caribbean carrier REDjet has grounded its fleet, blaming state-subsidised rivals for slashing prices to such a degree that it was unable to compete. The...
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NewsSixteen killed in Turkish Black Hawk crash
Twelve Turkish personnel and four Afghan civilians were killed when a Black Hawk helicopter crashed on 16 March ...
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NewsWidebody freighters could be piloted remotely within 15 years
Civil freight aircraft could be flown by either a single pilot on board with a remote co-pilot on the ground, or no on-board crew at all within 10 to 15 years ...
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NewsSpaceX readies upgraded engines
SpaceX is on track to fly the first upgraded Falcon 9 in early 2013. The upgraded Falcon 9 launch vehicle will include a number of new features, chief among...
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Indigenous Indian regional aircraft programme in limbo
Plans for the development of an indigenous Indian regional aircraft remain in limbo, with the government hoping to invite both national and international...
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NewsArianespace formally signs contract for launch of Newsat's Jabiru-1
Arianespace formalised its previous agreement to launch the communications Jabiru-1 when chief executive Yves Le Gall and Adrian Ballintine, founder and chief executive of NewSat Limited (NewSat), signed the launch services contract for the Jabiru-1 satellite at the Satellite 2012 conference being held in Washington, DC.
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NewsAir Berlin outlines plans for €200m earnings improvement
Germany's Air Berlin is aiming for more than €200 million ($261 million) in earnings improvements during 2012, after posting huge losses for last year. The...
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NewsLegacy 650 gains Indian certification
Embraer has received type certification from the Indian Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for its Legacy 650 business jet, allowing its customers to register and operate the aircraft in the country.
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NewsPICTURES: Australian navy retires A109E
The Royal Australian Navy has retired its three AgustaWestland A109E helicopters, pending their replacement by the same number of Bell 429s. The three...
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NewsIndia needs 1,043 aircraft over next 20 years: Airbus
Airbus forecasts that India will need 1,043 new aircraft over the next 20 years. Despite the current climate in India's aviation industry, the airframer...
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Boeing wins RAAF aircraft painting contract
Boeing Defence Australia has won an Australian dollar $20 million ($21 million) contract to paint the Royal Australian Air Force fleet.