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Oil price fueling fears for airlines
As the barrel price of crude surges back past the $100 mark, fuel cost concerns have moved up the agenda for carriers. But how much toll might it take on the industry in 2011 and what will happen to their fragile profits if kerosene stays high?
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Germany considers air cargo security charge
Germany's government is evaluating the introduction of an air cargo security charge as part of a wider programme to increase security controls for air freight...
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NewsUSAF funding for T-38 replacement jumps tenfold in latest spending plan
US Air Force funding for a new advanced jet training system has jumped tenfold in the latest five-year spending plan, but top officials remain non-committal about the schedule and strategy for fielding a new aircraft.
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RBS validates Emirates’ aggressive A380 growth plan
Analysts identify routes for Dubai airline's huge fleet as boss Tim Clark explains why he might need to order even more
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NewsFrance orders more Sperwer UAVs for Afghan operation
Sagem is to boost the size and capabilities of the French army's Sperwer tactical unmanned air vehicle fleet ...
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NewsEmbattled EgyptAir to offer a third of its fleet for lease
EgyptAir is putting a third of its fleet, including its Boeing 777-300ERs, up for lease in a bid to counter the threat of losses arising from recent political...
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Opinion
Comment: German EADS power trumps share trading
Chatter about the delicate issue of EADS ownership rose in volume on reports that Daimler wants the German government to relieve it of at least some of the burden of the country's France-balancing equity interest in Europe's aerospace champion.
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NewsAgustaWestland unveils AW139M for USAF, but top commander wants UH-60
AgustaWestland has unveiled an AW139-based offer for a US Air Force requirement ...
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Air France-KLM, Delta reportedly team up for Virgin approach
SkyTeam partners Air France-KLM and Delta Air Lines are remaining tight-lipped over weekend reports that they have teamed up to examine a possible bid for...
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Rolls-Royce opts out of India's Jaguar re-engining contest
Roll-Royce will not tender in a competition to re-engine the Indian air force's Sepecat Jaguar ground attack aircraft ...
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NewsIndian navy issues maritime patrol, amphibian requests
The Indian navy has issued requests for information for a medium-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft and nine twin-engined multi-role amphibians ...
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NewsSaudi to finish 777 cabin upgrades this year
Saudi Arabian Airlines is expecting to complete cabin interior modification work on its Boeing 777-200ER fleet this year. The Jeddah-based carrier...
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NewsAustralia powers up
On the eve of the Avalon air show, our country special profiles an aerospace manufacturing sector looking to boost its profile by specialising in niches, and explores the radical plans of the Royal Australian Air Force, busily inducting aircraft despite rising operational tempo.
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Delta 737-800 suffers engine failure, sheds turbine blades
A Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-800 was forced to make an emergency landing today after it experienced a contained engine failure shortly after take-off and...
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Australian aerospace targets international appeal
Australia's aerospace industry has benefited from niche focus and government support as it seeks to establish itself on the world stage
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Quickstep's perfect timing
Breakthrough JSF deal and move to Sydney come five years after composite pioneer's IPO
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Opinion
Comment: Virtual airlines look real, but the security of the product is very different
Airlines are as tightly regulated as they are for a good reason - and while virtual airlines can provide what looks to customers like an airline product, there are crucial differences
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Interview
Working Week: Kelly Cooke
Playing lacrosse at school under the short finals approach to the UK's Elstree aerodrome led to Hangar8 first officer Kelly Cooke aiming for a new goal - the aircraft inspired her to strive for a career in aviation
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This Week briefing
Bombardier delivered 58 fewer aircraft during its 2010-11 fiscal year compared with the year before, but remains confident its fundamentals are strong in the long term for both the business and commercial aircraft markets
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NewsSuperjet responds to Delta RFP
Delta Air Lines has received a bid from the Sukhoi Superjet 100 in response to a request for proposal for as many 200 narrowbodies, according to sources...