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NewsSikorsky to explore unmanned role for Black Hawk
Sikorsky hopes to demonstrate an optionally piloted resupply mission using a fly-by-wire-equipped UH-60M Black Hawk utility helicopter by the end of this year.
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NewsMarket outlook: the battle to keep revenue above costs
Chris Tarry examines just how fragile the airline industry's recovery really is. Analysis by Flightglobal Insight
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ISS astronauts shelter from debris
ISS astronauts shelter from debris Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) were briefly sent to their Soyuz lifeboats on 28 June for...
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Coup attempts to overthrow Avianova management
An apparent shareholder dispute at Russian low-cost carrier Avianova has resulted in members of the airline's senior management team being physically removed...
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Malaysia's Aerotree Defence to purchase three EC135s
Malaysia's Aerotree Defence & Services has signed a letter of intent with Eurocopter for three EC135 helicopters ...
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PARIS: Skymark to offer lowest-density seating on A380
Skymark Airlines appears set to offer the lowest-density seating arrangement yet on the Airbus A380. It intends to configure the aircraft with just 394 seats, said president Shinichi Nishikubo at the Paris air show.
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NewsChinese firms order 88 A320s
China is placing orders for 88 Airbus A320-family aircraft, of which 42 will go to lessor ICBC Financial Leasing and another 46 to China Aviation Supplies...
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El Al lines up bid for Israir
El Al has begun talks with the major shareholder of Israeli carrier Israir, holding company IDB, in a bid to acquire the rival airline.
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NewsGeneral aviation safety comes under NTSB spotlight
General aviation safety has come under the spotlight in the USA after the National Transportation Safety Board highlighted the sector in its "Most Wanted" list of areas for improvement.
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European firms team up to boost rotorcraft efficiency
A variety of efficiency, environmental and comfort-boosting rotorcraft technologies are to be demonstrated in the next four years as the 10-year, €1.6 billion ($2.3 billion) European Clean Sky initiative, launched in 2008, begins to bear fruit.
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NewsCourt orders Bangladesh's United Airways to repaint fleet
Bangladeshi carrier United Airways has been ordered to repaint its fleet and change its brand after a court case brought by US major United Airlines. Lawyers...
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National strikes severely impact Greece flights
Flights to and from Greece are being severely affected as two national strikes sweep across the country to protest the government's austerity plans.
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NewsEmbraer optimistic over forecast for regional jets
Embraer has raised its forecast for regional jets by 5% to 7,225 deliveries in the 30- to 120-seat sector over the next 20 years.
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Airbus sees eventual A320 P2F market
Airbus believes there is still a market for the A320 passenger-to-freighter conversion, but that it will take longer to emerge than originally predicted. The...
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NewsSweden nears decision on C-130 avionics upgrade
The Swedish air force is nearing a decision on an avionics upgrade for its Lockheed Martin C-130H transports ...
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NewsBoeing plans two-tiered ETOPS approval for 787
As it begins function and reliability (F&R) and extended twin-engine operations (ETOPS) testing on the 787, Boeing will have a two--phase implementation...
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NewsAeroMechanical to provide flight reporting on two CRJ900s
AeroMechanical Services' next generation automated flight information reporting system (AFIRS) has been selected by an undisclosed customer for installation...
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FAA seeks to fine Boeing $1m
The US FAA has given Boeing 30 days to respond to a proposed $1.05 million civil penalty for "allegedly failing to correct a known problem in production...
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NewsQatar Airways still planning A320neo, CSeries deals
Qatar Airways indicates that it still aims to conclude major aircraft orders soon, despite its much expected buying spree at the Paris air show not materialising. The...
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NewsEmbraer signs up more suppliers for KC-390
Embraer has signed deals with three new industry partners for the KC-390 transport and tanker ...