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NewsMitsubishi wins $2.3bn deal for 40 UH-60Js
Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) will produce 40 Mitsubishi/Sikorsky UH-60J search and rescue helicopters for the Japan air self-defence force, replacing 40 existing UH-60Js that have been in service since 1991.
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NewsBrazil to seek deal for A330 tankers
After issuing a request for proposals in September, the Brazilian air force's KC-X tanker/transport procurement has taken an unexpected turn. Despite having initially forecast the participation of at least three bidders, sources in Brasilia indicate that Airbus Military's A330 multi-role tanker/transport might be selected before the end of the year.
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MEBA: Universal looks to expand outside North America
One of the USA's biggest charter operators, Gulfstream specialist Universal Jet, is looking to expand into the Middle East and Europe by partnering an air operator certificate holder.
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MEBA: API Falcon 900 winglets attract Middle East interest
Aviation Partners says it has received interest from several Middle East operators following the launch of its Dassault Falcon 900 blended winglet programme at the NBAA convention in Atlanta in October.
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MEBA: Middle East to Ascend with Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins says Middle East customers are telling the company its Ascend flight information offering is the "right solution" for the region.
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MEBA: Manx register smashes monthly record
The Isle of Man aircraft registry says it expects to smash its monthly registration record in December, bringing its tally of "M" prefixed business jets, VIP airliners and helicopters to 340.
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Two Flybe aircraft in weeks shed unlatched engine doors
Just two months after a Flybe jet lost unlatched engine cowl doors on take-off, another Flybe aircraft lost an engine access door in similar circumstances,...
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MEBA: Arab Wings looks to the future with new Legacy 650
Amman-based Arab Wings looks to grow its fleet in the coming years, stretching its legs for the long haul while fortifying its regional presence.
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MEBA: Singapore's Asia Aviation eyes Middle East management market
Singapore-based Asia Aviation plans to bring its aircraft management services to the Middle East and secure a local partner to help it base aircraft in the region.
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NewsEmissions trading: spectre of EU ban looms for lax airlines
Airlines that fail to fully comply with the European Union's emissions trading scheme when it expands to include aviation in 2012 could be banned from taking off and landing in Europe, according to a draft European Commission regulation document obtained by Flight International.
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NewsEmirates A380 wing damaged as catering truck collapses
Emirates has removed one of its Airbus A380 aircraft from service after an incident in which a scissor-lift catering truck collapsed at Toronto, damaging...
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MEBA: BBJ chief cautiously optimistic of VIP 787 and 747-8I schedules
With "fully half" of its BBJ backlog attached to twin-aisle aircraft, Boeing Business Jet (stand A7,8) president Steve Taylor remains cautiously optimistic that delays to commercial deliveries of the company's newest jets will not have a knock-on effect on VIP deliveries.
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Northrop offers South Korea M-scan radar for F-16s
Northrop Grumman is proposing a mechanically scanned radar for an F-16 upgrade programme in South Korea, marking a shift in its strategy for the emerging requirement.
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Trent 900 shortage keeps Qantas A380s grounded
A lack of spare Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines is preventing Qantas Airways from returning two more Airbus A380 aircraft to service, the carrier says.
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Local tensions to accelerate South Korean equipment plans
North Korea's increased belligerence could result in certain South Korean aircraft upgrade and acquisition programmes being accelerated ...
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MEBA: Fokker Aircraft Services looks to break into Boeing completions
Fokker Aircraft Services (E345) may be a minnow in the airliner-derived business jet interiors market, compared with European rivals Jet Aviation and Lufthansa Technik
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MEBA: Fujairah prepares to select operator for FBO
Fujairah International airport is close to picking an operator for its executive aviation terminal in January as part of efforts to promote itself as a regional business jet centre.
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MEBA: In brief day 3
Arinc Direct (stand C628) is showing its newly launched safety management system designed to help aircraft operators manage risk and promote the development of an internal safety culture.
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MEBA: Falcon 2000LX gets approval for London City airport
Dassault's Falcon 2000LX has been approved for arrivals and departures at London City airport. This would allow a European-registered Falcon 2000LX...
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MEBA: Vigiplane's security plans
French firm Vigiplane is offering its business jet security system that offers 24h monitoring of parked aircraft. The system comes with a chock - made of...