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EU court rules against Lufthansa pilot retirement rules
The European Court of Justice has ruled that mandatory retirement of airline pilots at the age of 60, as practised by Lufthansa, constitutes age discrimination...
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NewsBoeing studies service entry timing for planned new 777
Boeing is evaluating the entry into service timing of its 777-300ER successor and 787-10 variant, as part of its competitive response to the Airbus A350-1000.
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DSEi: BAE-led team makes Project Marshall shortlist
BAE Systems has announced the team roster for its bid to meet the UK Ministry of Defence's Project Marshall next-generation air traffic control requirement.
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News2011 shaping up to be strongest order year for 777F: Boeing
Boeing believes 2011 could be one of its strongest years in terms of orders for the 777 freighter.
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Conforming PiperJet under way in hangar 20
Piper has started building components for its first conforming PiperJet Altaire in the company's 75,000ft2 (6,968m2) Altaire production facility in Vero Beach, Florida.
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DSEi: Northrop launches HART UAV data management
Northrop Grumman has introduced an unmanned air vehicle data management system to the European market, to allow troops on the ground to "eliminate the tunnel-vision...
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DSEi: MANPAD signature simulator safe for training in urban areas
Pyrotechnics specialist Chemring has introduced a MANPAD signature simulator designed to allow training of aircrew at any airfield ...
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DSEi: Scout mini UAS offers instant ISTAR capability
UK firm Malborough Communications is demonstrating the Aeryon Scout vertical take-off and landing mini-unmanned air system (UAS) at London's Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEi) exhibition.
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Emirates plans one-off A380 flight to Riyadh
Dubai-based Emirates will mark Saudi Arabia's National Day on 23 September with the first visit of an Airbus A380 to Riyadh.
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Avolus launches European jet card for US travellers
VIP aircraft charter and sales company Avolus has launched an on-demand charter jet card programme for US transatlantic travellers.
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Piaggio gains Russian approval for Avanti II
Italian airframer Piaggio Aero has received certification from Russia's Interstate Aviation Committee for its P180 Avanti II business aircraft.
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South Korea F-16 upgrade RFP imminent
South Korea will issue a request for proposals on 16 September to upgrade its F-16 fighters ...
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DSEi: AmSafe to protect KC-46A tanker crews
AmSafe Industries has won a contract to provide cargo restraint systems for the US Air Force's KC-46A tanker fleet ...
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Maiden Voyager: Meet the UK's new tanker/transport
Cobham Aviation Services has started work on preparing its first Voyager tanker/transport for the UK. We look at its A330 conversion activities ...
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NewsDSEi: Cassidian boss calls for action on Talarion
Germany could soon make a decision on whether to advance its interest in the Talarion UAS, according to Cassidian chief executive Dr Stefan Zoller ...
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DSEi: Rockwell Collins showcases European know-how
Rockwell Collins will showcase its technologies and growth ambitions at the DSEi show in London ...
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NewsDSEi: Saab announces UK management team
Saab has used the DSEi exhibition to unveil the management team for its new London headquarters ...
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INTERIORS: Airbus tweaks A350 to seat over-sized passengers
Aircraft seat manufacturers are still working to ensure that the armrests on economy class seats for the Airbus A350 XWB can completely retract back so that...
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INTERIORS: Boeing yet to commit to connectivity for 787
Boeing is "looking at" providing in-flight connectivity as a linefit option on the 787 twinjet, but admitted it is "something we haven't committed to at...