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NewsAirline fatal accident numbers climb in 2011
The year 2011 saw a sharp rise in the number of airline fatal accidents, reaching a total of 37 compared with 26 in 2010, and well above the annual average...
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NewsEBAA protests 'unfair' ETS burden on business jets
Anti-competitive aspects of the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) discriminate against the business aviation community on several grounds and must be addressed, said the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA).
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NewsStruggling Jade Cargo forced to ground 747 fleet
Chinese-German joint-venture freight carrier Jade Cargo has effectively suspended operations after grounding its six Boeing 747-400ERFs because it can no...
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Comac ARJ21-700 ready for type inspection authorisation
The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) ARJ21-700 regional jet is ready to enter the type inspection authorisation (TIA) stage, nine years after...
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GoAir A320 hit by bus at Mumbai airport
A GoAir Airbus A320 aircraft parked at the Mumbai airport was badly damaged yesterday when a bus rammed into its nose.
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RAAF takes delivery of fourth A330 MRTT
The Royal Australian Air Force has taken delivery of its fourth Airbus Military A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) aircraft.
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NewsSaudi Arabia signs agreement to order up to 84 new F-15SAs, upgrades for 70 F-15Ss
Saudi Arabia has signed an agreement that could lead to the purchase of up to 84 Boeing F-15SA fighters, upgrades for 70 F-15S fighters in a package worth...
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Kyrgyz Tu-134 crash is 'wake-up call': prime minister
Kyrgyzstan's prime minister, Omurbek Babanov, has described yesterday's Tupolev Tu-134 accident in Osh as a "wake-up call" and vowed a comprehensive review...
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San Miguel confirms talks to assist in PAL modernisation
Philippines conglomerate San Miguel Corp (SMC) is in talks with Philippine Airlines to assist in the carrier's fleet upgrading and modernisation plan.
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NewsAustralia receives 15th MRH90 helicopter
Australian Aerospace has delivered the 15th NH Industries MRH90 multi-role helicopter to the Australian defence force after signing a remediation agreement...
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India awards Pratt & Whitney C-17 engine contract
Pratt & Whitney has received a contract from India to provide four F117-PW-100 engines for the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.
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Thai, Turkish enter codeshare deal
Turkish Airlines (THY) has entered into a freesale codeshare agreement with Thai Airways International on flights to and from Bangkok. The deal allows...
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NewsILFC to order Airbus grounding for Vladivostok Avia, sources say
International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) is preparing to ground five Airbus narrowbody and widebody aircraft, as early as tomorrow, from Russian airline,...
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NewsMail mix-up makes Hawker Beechcraft miss protest deadline for USAF contract; appeal filed in federal court
A perceived mix-up in the mail apparently forced Hawker Beechcraft to miss a chance to protest a US Air Force decision to throw out the AT-6 Texan II from...
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Brussels Airlines to launch JFK service in June
Belgian flag carrier Brussels Airlines has announced plans to resume service to North America from 1 June, with an Airbus A330-300 flying daily between Brussels...
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Turkish Airlines plans 14 new links in 2012
Star Alliance carrier Turkish Airlines aims to open 14 new destinations in 2012 and carry over 38 million passengers. In a statement to the Istanbul...