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NewsDeep ties and robust performance guarantees push Virgin America to CFM’s Leap
Virgin America's decision to become the CFM International Leap engine launch customer for the Airbus A320neo ultimately rested on its long-standing relationship with CFM, and the performance guarantees the engine manufacturer was willing to pledge to the carrier.
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NewsBoeing tests hybrid laminar flow control for 787-9
Boeing has begun flight testing a hybrid laminar flow control (HLFC) surface aboard one of its 787 test aircraft, aimed at cutting the drag of its 787-9 horizontal and vertical stabilisers.
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India issues RFI for multi-role naval helicopters
India has issued a request for information for a naval multi-role helicopter (NMRH) to complement its existing fleet of Westland Sea King 42 anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopters.
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Air New Zealand resumes Queenstown services
Air New Zealand (ANZ) resumed its services into and out of Queenstown today, as plumes from a volcano eruption in Chile move out of New Zealand.
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FAA seeks to fine Atlantic Southeast $425,000
The US FAA aims to levy a $425,000 fine against US regional carrier Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) for operating two Bombardier CRJs that were not in compliance with federal regulations.
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AAR wins component support business from Finnair
Aviation services provider AAR has signed a three-year rotable component support contract with Finnair Technical Services covering Finnair's fleet of four...
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NewsPICTURES: New-look A400M readied for icing trials
Airbus Military is to launch a campaign of icing trials using A400M "Grizzly One", which has also gained a new-style logo ...
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High-capacity passenger aircraft fleet to stay static: Boeing
While Boeing has raised its forecast for high-capacity aircraft in its latest 20-year outlook, the airframer insists it has not changed its mind regarding...
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Virgin Atlantic to begin London Gatwick-Cancun flights
Virgin Atlantic plans to begin flights between London Gatwick and Cancun, Mexico on 12 June 2012. The carrier will operate twice-weekly service on...
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NewsBoeing to fly 747-8F to Paris on biofuel blend
Boeing will fly its 747-8 freighter to the Paris air show on a biofuel blend sourced from camelina, marking the first transatlantic flight of a commercial...
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New financing lifts Diamond D-Jet
Diamond Aircraft president Peter Maurer has obtained "commitment for a significant investment exclusively dedicated" to the company's flagship single-engined D-Jet development programme.
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F-22 grounding continues as oxygen safety probe widens
More than six weeks after the US Air Force indefinitely grounded all Lockheed Martin F-22A Raptors, the scope of the safety investigation has widened beyond the Honeywell-supplied onboard oxygen generating system (OBOGS).
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PARIS: UK industry strong in 2010 - ADS
For the UK aerospace industry, 2010 was a good year. According to the annual industry survey published by trade association ADS, revenues rose 2.1% to £23.1 billion, setting a new record for the eighth year running.
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NewsRaytheon's AIM-120D AMRAAM faces funding cut
A panel of US lawmakers has proposed a devastating funding cut for the Raytheon AIM-120D AMRAAM in order to clear a growing production backlog.
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Freighter fleet to double by 2030: Boeing
Boeing's latest commercial market outlook forecasts a doubling of the global freighter fleet from 1,760 to 3,500 aircraft in the next 20 years.
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NewsBoeing raises 20-year forecast to 33,500 new aircraft
Boeing has increased its 20-year demand projection for commercial aircraft, identifying a $4 trillion market requiring 33,500 new aircraft deliveries between...
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NewsUK considers Watchkeeper for Projects of Concern list
The UK Ministry of Defence has followed Australia's lead by establishing a Projects of Concern list that will expose the problems affecting some of its largest equipment acquisitions.
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NewsIndian LCC GoAir inks deal for 72 Airbus A320neo
Indian low-cost carrier GoAir has placed a firm order for 72 Airbus A320neo aircraft worth $7.2 billion at list prices. The airline expects to take...
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PARIS: Ontic hones legacy parts strategy
MATURE IDEAS Ontic allows original equipment manufacturers to focus on what they do best - develop new products by DAN THISDELL When an...
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NewsQantas to resume ash-hit trans-Tasman flights tomorrow
Qantas Airways plans to resume most trans-Tasman flights from tomorrow, after it cancelled flights this week due to ash plumes from a volcano eruption in...