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NewsRAAF to examine C-130J fuel usage
The Royal Australian Air Force will examine the fuel usage of its C-130J Hercules transports to identify potential savings ...
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NewsSkyTeam faces anti-trust inquiry over transatlantic tie-up
SkyTeam alliance partners Air France-KLM, Alitalia and Delta Air Lines are facing an anti-trust investigation over their transatlantic joint venture.
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NewsMetrojet sets its sights on mainland China as it prepares to open Philippine base
Hong Kong-based business aviation services provider Metrojet aims to expand into mainland China in an effort to harness the huge demand for business aircraft within the vast country.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Singapore steps up deterrent capabilities
Singapore is at peace with its neighbours but - guided by history - continues to invest in the deterrent capabilities of southeast Asia's most formidable air force.
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NewsANA faces bumpy start to long-haul 787 service
All Nippon Airways first long-haul international service with its Boeing 787 has faced a rocky start since 21 January with two of its ten flights operating...
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NewsEADS Cassidian responds to India's Typhoon rejection
Cassidian has voiced its disappointment after the Eurofighter Typhoon's defeat in India's medium multi-role combat aircraft competition ...
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NewsFAA seeks non-Halon fire extinguisher designs
The US Federal Aviation Administration has launched a market survey for portable handheld fire extinguisher technology that does not use ozone-depleting...
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NewsIN FOCUS: India's MMRCA selection advances decade-long search for MiG-21 replacement
India's selection of the Dassault Rafale launches the next stage in its decade-long search for a MiG-21 successor ...
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NewsCitation Mustang gallops to its fourth century
Cessna's 400th Citation Mustang has rolled off the production line in Independence, Kansas, about five years after the entry level business jet entered service.
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NewsDassault confirms selection for Indian MMRCA deal
The Dassault-led Rafale International team has taken a decisive lead in India's medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) battle, with the French proposal...
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Activist investors call for shareholder representatives on Pinnacle board
A group of activist investors controlling 9.5% of Pinnacle Airlines stock are calling for the carrier's board to consider broad management changes as a bankruptcy...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Putting the HC/MC-130J weapon system trainer to the test
Lockheed Martin's HC/MC-130J weapons system trainer was developed for the US Air Force as part of the Maintenance & Aircrew Training System programmes. But is the full-flight simulator easily handled?
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NewsMalev begs Hungary's govt for help as it runs out of cash
Troubled Hungarian flag carrier Malev is drawing up an immediate liquidity plan after announcing that the financing of its activities has become "unviable".
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Manufacturers play down delivery finance worries
Manufacturers are playing down concerns that the lack of liquidity with some European banks could leave airlines facing a severe struggle to secure finance for new aircraft deliveries this year. But while other finance providers are expected to step in to fill the void, this funding will come at a ...
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Seoul kicks off F-X III competition
South Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has issued a request for proposals for its F-X III fighter requirement, paving the way for the acquisition of around 60 fighters.
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NewsCebu Pacific to start long-haul, low-cost services in 2013
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific will launch long-haul services in the third quarter of 2013. The airline will lease up to eight Airbus A330-300s...
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NewsBackwards parachutes ground some F-35s
At least 15 Lockheed Martin F-35s are grounded for about 10 days to repack improperly installed parachutes, according to the programme office.
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IN FOCUS: CAA set out 'Significant Seven' safety action priorities
Significant seven When the UK Civil Aviation Authority reviewed its priorities for safety action, it came up with a list it calls "The Significant...
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IN FOCUS: Bringing aviation training to high schools
Advances in gaming technology are bringing mission training experience to high-school classrooms to spark student interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (or STEM).
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NewsUS FAA mandates Q400 wire checks
A final airworthiness directive (AD) to be issued by the US Federal Aviation Administration on 31 January targets wiring issues that could potentially cause...