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Brunei narrows support helicopter contest to EC725 and S-70i
Brunei has shortlisted the Eurocopter EC725 and Sikorksy S-70i Black Hawk for its support helicopter programme ...
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NewsF-35 ground-based training commences at Eglin AFB
Work has begun at Eglin AFB in Florida to train the first operational pilots and maintainers for the Lockheed Martin F-35A ...
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David's Sling to protect Israel from cruise missile attack
Israel's David's Sling air defence system will gain the ability to intercept cruise missile threats ...
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NewsPICTURE: How L-3's re-nosed 'Spydr' King Air will look
Our illustration shows how L-3 Communications' Spydr-configured King Air 350ER will look with its new elongated nose section ...
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NewsEmirates’ Dubai World Central move targeted for 2025
Expansion to continue at existing facility to cater for Emirate's growth ahead of move to city's new international airport Dubai International...
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NewsHuman power: Southampton team eyes Kremer prize
Southampton University students hope new pedal-powered aircraft will turn gossamer wings into robust sports machine
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MAEL and Strategic Airlines ink line maintenance deal
UK-based Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL) has signed a line maintenance technical handling agreement with Strategic Airlines. MAEL's engineering...
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NewsAmerican deal drives vital fleet age and efficiency improvements
American Airlines' huge order - estimated at $35 billion for a total of 460 Airbus A320s and Boeing 737s - marks its first major single-aisle re-fleeting campaign for almost 15 years.
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SIA to operate long-haul low-cost unit using Boeing 777-200s
Singapore Airlines will operate its planned long-haul low-cost carrier unit using Boeing 777-200s.
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NewsWorld Airline Rankings: Regional picture
After a quicker and deeper bounce back in fortunes than anyone could dare predict, the challenge facing airlines across the globe are to keep a grip on their hard-won profits as circumstances threaten to conspire against them once more
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US Air Force launches oxygen system safety review
The US Air Force will conduct a wide-ranging safety study on oxygen generation systems across its combat aircraft fleet ...
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Interview
Interview: Virgin Australia chief executive John Borghetti
Having pulled together the constituent parts of the group under the newly christened Virgin Australia banner, former Qantas executive John Borghetti is on a mission to complete the maturing carrier's journey from low-cost entrant to a business player
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Gol works toward domestic dominance in Brazil with WebJet buy
Deal to buy Brazilian low-cost operator WebJet boosts presence at key domestic airports. Brazil's Gol has upped the ante in the country's domestic...
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Air France launches low-cost, full service from French regions
By basing crew at provincial airports, Air France aims to retake market share from its low-cost competitors
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Tiger Australian grounding adds to woes
Airline works to restore grounded Australian operation while progress stalls on expanding overseas ambitions Singapore-based low-cost carrier Tiger...
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Are Ryanair Comac talks just clever stunt or genuine intent?
The jury is still out about the true motive behind Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary's revelation during the Paris air show that he was in talks with China's...
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Does Paris A320neo order surge mean some customers risk missing the boat?
Could some potential customers be left disappointed as airlines and lessors snap up slots for the re-engined twinjet fast?
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Dubai World Central delay aids airport development and financing plan
The decision to expand Dubai International Airport and delay the introduction of the all-new DWC facility at Jebel Ali has given far more time to develop...
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Opinion
Comment: Cosy down under
There is a frenzy of activity among Asia-Pacific airlines to form alliances and strategic partnerships, and more could be in the offing.
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China Southern takes delivery of first CFM56-7BE-powered 737
Boeing has delivered its first Next Generation 737 with updated CFM56-7BE engines, part of an on-going development plan to provide a 2% improvement in fuel...