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Opinion
Comment: Embraer deserves to steer its own tanker
Nearly two years have passed since Embraer and the Brazilian air force formally launched the KC-390 tanker-transport ...
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India completes basic trainer trials
India has completed flight trials for its new basic trainer aircraft, with the country's ministry of defence now considering the air force's flight evaluations. "The...
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Fatalities as Grumman Goose crashes at Al Ain
Four occupants of a Grumman Goose amphibious aircraft are confirmed dead after the aircraft crashed on departure from Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates. The...
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AirAsia X orders three A330-200s
AirAsia's long-haul subsidiary AirAsia X has ordered three Airbus A330-200s, to be delivered from 2014.
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NewsMontreal to be Qatar's first Canadian route
Qatar Airways is to open its first Canadian route, with a service to Montreal which will launch towards the end of June. The airline's debut comes...
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IAG not in talks for acquisitions: Walsh
International Airlines Group is not engaged in any negotiations with potential acquisition targets, despite previously highlighting the potential to add...
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USAF launches review to rebalance airborne ISR fleet
The US Air Force has launched a sweeping review aimed at rationalising an expanding fleet of both manned and unmanned aircraft dedicated to the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) mission.
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NewsBoeing looks to ease overcrowding at Paine Field
Boeing will open its 787 change incorporation facility later this month in San Antonio, Texas, easing overcrowding at its overflowing Paine Field site, as...
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AOPA examines why 80% of student pilots drop out of training
Some 80% of student pilots voluntarily withdraw from training before gaining even a basic pilot licence, according to a study conducted for the US Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.
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Embraer submits KC-390 supplier recommendations to Brazilian air force
Embraer has submitted to the Brazilian air force a list of recommendations for suppliers of the engines, avionics, structural components and other systems for the KC-390 tanker/transport.
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Tailwind caught out Fokker 50 overrun crew
Lack of awareness of strong tailwinds resulted in a Fokker 50 crew attempting a late, steep descent into Groningen airport which resulted in the turboprop...
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PICTURES: V Australia launches inaugural flight to Abu Dhabi
V Australia, the long-haul arm of the Virgin Blue Group, launched its inaugural flight to Abu Dhabi yesterday, becoming the first Australian carrier to operate...
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Asian Aerospace offers industry gateway to two worlds
Hong Kong has long been a global commercial crossroads and Asian Aerospace - held in the city from 8-10 March - offers exhibitors and visitors a route to two worlds.
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Lion Air firms options for 15 ATR 72-500s
Indonesia's Lion Air has firmed up its 2009 options for 15 ATR 72-500s to be operated by subsidiary Wings Air.
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NewsDelta sees strong yields continuing amid disciplined capacity growth
Delta Air Lines is confident that the strong yield environment it enjoyed during 2010 will be sustained this year, as it is taking a disciplined approach to capacity growth amid continued healthy passenger demand.
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BA-Iberia scraps two 747-400s
International Airlines Group, the merged entity comprising British Airways and Iberia, is scrapping two Boeing 747-400 aircraft.
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NewsAsian Aerospace special
On the eve of Asian Aerospace in Hong Kong, we focus our attention on China in a special report that appraises Comac’s C919 airliner – likely to take centre stage at the show – and tracks growth of the nation’s MRO and business aviation sectors.
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NewsChina's MRO firms gear up for fierce competition
China's maintenance providers are scaling up to prepare for fleet growth - and the keenly awaited arrival of the Airbus A380
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Iberia A340 replacement is initial focus of IAG’s fleet renewal plan
Newly formed International Airlines Group (IAG) - parent of British Airways and Iberia - is making the replacement of the Spanish carrier's Airbus A340s a priority ahead of a broader long-haul fleet-renewal exercise that will also encompass the needs of BA.