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Report shows previous errors for controller handling Obama improper arrival
The improper handling of a VIP Boeing 737 carrying President Obama's wife, Michelle, into Andrews Air Force Base was the responsibility of a 21-year-old...
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NewsGKN addresses A350 ramp-up challenges
Aerostructures manufacturer GKN Aerospace has delivered its first set of A350 composite wing spars and trailing edges to the Airbus wing assembly plant at...
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USA and Israel to conduct missile defence exercise
The USA and Israel will jointly conduct an exercise focusing on the defence of Israel from attack by long-range ballistic missiles. To be held in May...
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NewsFirst ANA 787 suffers gear malfunction
All Nippon Airways saw its first significant 787 operational hiccup on 6 November, as the newly introduced aircraft suffered a malfunction that prevented...
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NewsRutan starts work on new light aircraft
Aircraft designer Burt Rutan is working on a new aviation project in the Idaho lake house where he retired only seven months ago after a 45-year career that produced SpaceShipOne, Voyager and dozens of other ground-breaking air vehicles.
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United-Continental boasts operation of first US biofuel flight
United-Continental has laid claim to operating the first commercial flight in the US powered by advanced biofuels. The company said its subsidiary...
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Avinor to look into producing aviation biofuel in Norway
Norwegian airports operator and air navigation service provider Avinor is studying the possibility of beginning production of aviation biofuels in Norway.
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CIT to order up to 30 Embraer 190/195s
Lessor CIT Aerospace is to acquire up to 30 Embraer 190s and 195s under an agreement which already includes 10 firm aircraft.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Middle Eastern airspace efficiency stepped up
Iraq's belated implementation of reduced vertical separation minima has eased air traffic flow problems in the Middle East
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Boeing completes initial review of 737 Max configuration
Having completed a recent review of requirement, configuration and certification plans for its 737 Max, Boeing plans to fly the first re-engined narrowbody...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Middle East defence market keeps growing
Political uncertainty in the Middle East has stalled but not undone the region's demand for new military equipment
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Ryanair raises outlook as first half profits grow 20%
Irish budget carrier Ryanair has raised its full-year profits outlook 10% on better than expected yields after posting first half profits up a fifth to €544...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Gulf network carriers continue to aim high, despite threats
Amid turmoil the Gulf's 'big three' carriers remain committed to scaling up
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NewsIN FOCUS: MV-22 makes Dubai debut in bid for export deals
Bell Boeing is to give a debut Dubai appearance to the MV-22 Osprey, with securing a first export sale top of its priority list
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NewsIN FOCUS: Record numbers forecast for Dubai air show
This year's event will be the last at the current venue, but a strong international turnout will ensure it departs on a high
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Virgin pitches late bid to upset IAG deal for BMI
Virgin Atlantic Airways is adamant that it is still in the race to take over UK carrier BMI after making another offer, which Lufthansa wants to discuss...
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Superjet nears EASA approval with additional static test
Sukhoi has completed additional static testing of the Superjet 100 for certification through the European Aviation Safety Agency.
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NewsVirgin still aims for BMI despite preliminary LH/IAG deal
After International Airlines Group (IAG) announced today that it had agreed in principle with Lufthansa to take over British Midland International (BMI),...