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Black box data streaming service could be ready by early 2012
An in-flight aircraft performance data transmission service that promises to vastly improve on aircraft communications addressing and reporting systems (ACARS) could be in service in early 2012.
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NewsAir France-KLM to take up to 110 A350s and 787s
Air France-KLM has split its major fleet re-equipment deal between Airbus and Boeing, revealing plans to order up to 110 A350 XWBs and 787s
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NewsChina reveals 1 tonne helicopter - report
China has unveiled an one-tonne helicopter at a helicopter expo in China, according to an official media report. The Aviation Industry Corporation...
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NewsMahindra-NAL C-NM5 conducts first flight
The Mahindra Aerospace-NAL C-NM5 five-seat turboprop has conducted its maiden flight, a key milestone for the first Indian aircraft developed by a public-private...
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NewsQantas to trial new IFE technology on single 767
Qantas will trial a new in-flight entertainment (IFE) technology in October, allowing passengers to access in-flight content through a range of devices. Q...
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NewsFormer Connexion customer JAL to offer Panasonic in-flight Internet
Japan Airlines (JAL) will offer internet connectivity aboard select international flights from summer 2012 using Panasonic Avionics's eXConnect technology. Panasonic's...
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US House passes bill restricting action against Boeing's 787 Charleston line
The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that would stop the National Labour Relations Board (NLRB) from blocking Boeing's operation of its second...
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DSEi: Thales outlines Sea King 7 replacement proposal
Details have emerged of proposals to replace the Royal Navy's Sea King 7 surveillance helicopters ...
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Sikorsky reveals plan to offer CH-53Ks to USAF, US Army
Sikorsky has revealed long-term plans to offer the CH-53K heavy lift helicopter to other US military services, including the Air Force.
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CMC tests cockpit retrofit for Canada's A310 Polaris
CMC has started testing a new flight management system in an Airbus A310 Polaris for Canada's Department of National Defence ...
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P&W completes first PW1524G flight test programme
The Pratt & Whitney PurePower PW1524G engine, which will power the Bombardier CSeries, has completed its first flight test programme after logging 25 flights...
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BA pilots win holiday pay battle at European court
The European Court of Justice today ruled that British Airways should base its pilots' holiday pay on overall earnings and not just on basic pay.
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Baldwin launches SMS for lighter side of business aviation
South Carolina, US-based Baldwin Aviation has developed a safety management system (SMS) tailored to the owners and operators of light business aircraft.
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IHST reinforces strategy for improving helicopter safety, starting with training
International Helicopter Safety Team reinforces strategy for improving helicopter safety, starting with training
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NewsDSEi: Predator B ready for 'payload sovereignty' test flight
A General Atomics Predator B will fly late this year using an open architecture sensor, control and data management system developed by Selex Galileo ...
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NewsDSEi: Qinetiq, Northrop offer UK unmanned Gazelle conversion
Qinetiq and Northrop Grumman are offering to modify a Gazelle helicopter with the Fire Scout's vehicle management system ...
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NewsUS Senate seeks four-year F-35 production rate freeze
Lockheed Martin F-35 production could be frozen at around 32 aircraft for four years, if a US Senate committee's version of the fiscal year 2012 defence budget is signed into law.
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Poland's Orlik trainer to get glass cockpit
Airbus Military Polska is to develop a new version of its PZL-130 Orlik turboprop trainer with glass cockpit avionics ...
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Small Planet Airlines to expand A320 fleet
Lithuanian charter operator Small Planet Airlines will grow its Airbus A320 fleet as it expands into France and the Benelux region. Next year, the...
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Micro navigation device opens paths to small UAV development
Goodrich has unveiled MicroNav, a solid-state inertial guidance system with integrated GPS that, at 75g - and the size of an espresso cup - could deliver a new era of freedom to designers of small unmanned aircraft, rockets and guided munitions.