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Galileo satellites well into early orbit preparation phase
The first two Galileo satellites launched on 21 October are well into their early orbit preparation phase, spearheading the deployment of a global navigation satellite system essential to the success of the more advanced stages of the Single European Sky.
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NewsAl Bateen luxury Dhabi Jet brand set for export
Abu Dhabi's dedicated executive airport Al Bateen plans to export its Dhabi Jet fixed-base operation brand to other key markets across the world in an attempt to build awareness of its VIP trademark and expand its share of the global business aviation services market.
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Chinese airlines to fight EU ETS
Several Chinese carriers are planning to take their case against the European Union's (EU) plan to charge for carbon emissions to court.
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Shutdowns prompt new GE CF6 directive: FAA
Reports of eight in-flight and four on-ground unintended shutdowns of General Electric CF6-80C2B wide-body turbofan engines have prompted the US Federal...
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Embraer commits to re-engined E-Jets
Embraer has confirmed plans to abandon development of a narrowbody competitor to Airbus and Boeing and instead focus on an estimated $2 billion programme...
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NewsJ-2X full-duration burn accomplished
NASA has completed the first full burn test of the Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne J-2X rocket engine. The engine, powered by liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen,...
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NewsBAE guided rocket clears tests with US Marine Corps UH-1Y helicopter
BAE Systems has been cleared to deliver a new guided weapon that will enter service next year on US Marine Corps helicopters and later possibly with fixed-wing aircraft.
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NewsEmbraer reveals design work on Harpia UAV
Embraer has revealed the first image of a new medium-altitude unmanned air vehicle now under development ...
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Daimler reduces EADS stake to 7.5%
Daimler is to sell half of its 15% shareholding in EADS to the German government's KFW bank in 2012.
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NewsNH90 programme lifted by tactical transport milestone
Europe's NH Industries is to launch deliveries of the NH90 tactical transport helicopter in its final operational configuration late this year ...
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NewsBoeing gets contract for second batch of P-8A Poseidons
The US Navy has awarded Boeing a contract to build a second lot of P-8A Poseidons anti-submarine warfare aircraft ...
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NewsNorthrop to fix costly B-2A structural problem
The US Air Force has decided to fix a key structural problem that has bedevilled the Northrop Grumman B-2A stealth bomber for 22 years ...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Virgin Galactic inaugurates Spaceport America as primary operational base
New Mexico's Spaceport America, designated as Virgin Atlantic's base, is among a dozen commercial spaceports approved by the FAA for operations
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EADS grows nine-month revenue to €32.7 billion
Airbus parent EADS has revealed revenue for the first nine months of 2011 of €32.7 billion ($44.2 billion), a rise of 4% on the same period a year ago.
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NewsEADS indicates "termination" of Airbus A340 programme
Airbus appears to have ended its A340 aircraft programme, according to details in the financial results of its parent company EADS.
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NewsAirbus A350 final assembly schedule slips to 2012
Airbus has slipped the development schedule of the A350-900, with entry into service set for the first half of 2014.
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NewsFire Scout to receive APKWS
The Northrop Grumman Fire Scout MQ-8B will be weaponised. The aircraft will be outfitted with the BAe advanced precision kill weapons system (APKWS) - 70mm...
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NewsDARPA solicits air-launch proposals
DARPA has released a broad area announcement (BAA) calling for information about launching small satellites from aircraft as a low-cost alternative to expensive...
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NewsNTSB: Cape Air pilot ignored backup gauge in 2010 overrun
A just released factual report on the 1 February 2010 overrun by a...
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Feedback: Bill Swelbar on GDSs and consumer protection
MIT International research engineer William Swelbar argues the GDS sector is ready for competition