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PICTURE: Boeing delivers latest F-15Ks to South Korea
The latest two aircraft from South Korea's ongoing acquisition of the Boeing F-15K Slam Eagle have arrived at the nation's Daegu air base ...
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NewsG650 was at high angle of attack prior to accident
The Gulfstream G650 involved in the fatal crash that killed four company employees on 2 April was at a high angle of attack just before its right wingtip...
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Boeing issues service bulletin for premature 737 Classic lap-joint cracking
Boeing has issued a service bulletin that covers the operators of approximately 175 737-300/400/500s requiring a inspections on the aircraft fuselage structure to begin within five days for aircraft with more than 35,000 cycles
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Airbus stands firm over A320neo conversion block
Airbus is standing firm on its plans to prevent any conversion between the baseline A320 and the new A320neo.
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INTERIORS: Obese passengers create challenge for cabin suppliers
Aircraft seat manufacturers are heading back to the drawing board to find solutions to accommodate large-sized passengers as airlines express concerns that...
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Qatar Airways boosts Doha–Budapest route capacity
Middle Eastern carrier Qatar Airways is to increase capacity on its Doha-Budapest service by adding three additional weekly flights from 14 September, making...
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NewsA320neo entry advances to 2015 with PW as lead engine
Airbus is bringing forward the entry-into-service date for its A320neo to October 2015, and designated Pratt & Whitney's PW1100G turbofan as the lead development...
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INTERIORS: Schuschke develops non-touch waste flap
Better hygiene in aircraft lavatories is within reach thanks to an automatic, non-touch waste bin lid that has been unveiled by wash basin manufacturer Schüschke...
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INTERIORS: Crystal Cabin Awards 2011
Tonight's Crystal Cabin Awards will feature six main categories plus a judges commendation prize, with finalists ranging from Airbus and Boeing to Mexico's...
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NewsLockheed reports spike in F-35 flight-test activity
Lockheed Martin has reported a spike in flight activity for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme so far this year, despite having encountered a technical problem that kept some of its aircraft on the ground for between four and 15 days during March.
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Imagine that - thought-controlled computers are here today
When US Air Force major turned super-spy Mitchell Grant, aka Clint Eastwood, infiltrated the Soviet Union to steal a super-secret, Mach 6, Cold War-winning...
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Embraer signs co-operation deal with China's Minsheng
Embraer has signed an agreement with Chinese financial leasing company Minsheng Financial Leasing to promote business aviation in China and create financing opportunities for Embraer business jets.
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INTERIORS: German cabin suppliers come out in force
This year's Aircraft Interiors Expo features more than 500 companies exhibiting over 31,300sqm of exhibition space. The 10th edition of the Expo is the showcase...
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UK orders Thales lightweight multi-role missiles for Lynx Wildcat
Thales UK has secured a 1,000-unit launch order to produce lightweight multi-role missiles for the Lynx Wildcat helicopter ...
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INTERIORS: PICTURES & VIDEO - SkyMax reveals automated aircraft drinks trolley
Drinks cans and bottles onboard aircraft will be a thing of the past for airlines that opt for the new Sky Tender automated drinks trolley from SkyMax (stand...
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Aeromexico plans new Mexico City-Fresno flights
Aeromexico is seeking approval to launch flights from Mexico City to Fresno, California on 1 June. The carrier proposes operating a Boeing 737-700...
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NewsINTERIORS: Impact of Japan tsunami on IFE suppliers will be 'serious'
In-flight entertainment (IFE) system manufacturers will be strongly impacted for months to come by the effect on suppliers of last month's 9.0-magnitude...
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NewsPICTURE: Euro Hawk clears electromagnetic test phase
Northrop Grumman's Euro Hawk unmanned air vehicle has undergone electromagnetic interference testing at Edwards AFB, California, moving the type a step closer to its delivery to the German air force ...
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Opinion
Comment: Tragically familiar
With the probe yet to uncover evidence of any technical problem, the fate of Ethiopian Airlines 409 seems to mirror that of Kenya Airways 507 - emphasising the need for airmanship