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ALTA 2010: Uruguay's Pluna eyes three new Brazilian routes
Uruguay's Pluna is looking at launching service to three new Brazilian destinations as part of the next phase of its expansion plan. Pluna president...
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Comac makes narrowbody market breakthrough
Comac has made a breakthrough in China's attempt to break into the narrowbody market after announcing a launch order of up to 100 aircraft for its C919. Chinese...
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ALTA 2010: Pluna and Jazz look to bring CPA model to South America
Uruguay's Pluna is in talks with several South American carriers about operating Bombardier CRJs under potential capacity purchase agreements (CPAs). Pluna...
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NewsZhuhai10: AVIC International orders 100 ARJ21s
AVIC International has signed an agreement with the Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (Comac) to purchase 100 ARJ21 regional jets to market to international...
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NewsZhuhai10: Comac forecasts 3,750 jets needed in China in next 20 years
China will require more than 3,750 new passenger jet aircraft in the next 20 years, says the Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (Comac).
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US airlines urge FAA to overhaul proposed pilot fatigue rules
A Federal Aviation Administration proposal to alter flight duty and rest regulations to combat fatigue has incited a scathing reaction from US lobbying group...
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NewsZhuhai10: ARJ21 flight test programme completes 900h
The Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (Comac) says its ARJ21 regional jet flight test programme has completed 900 flight hours, and it aims to receive Chinese...
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Boeing brings two 787 test aircraft home after grounding fire
Two of Boeing's 787 flight-test aircraft were ferried home to Boeing Field after the fleet was grounded following the 9 November fire aboard ZA002 on approach...
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TAM taps Rolls-Royce for A320 family engine maintenance
TAM has selected Rolls-Royce to perform engine maintenance for its Airbus A320 family fleet. The long-term deal, valued at over $100 million, covers...
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NewsThales forges Chinese partnership to bring IFE to Comac's C919
Thales has become the latest in-flight entertainment (IFE) supplier to announce it is laying the groundwork to integrate IFE platforms into the 156-to 190-seat...
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NewsPICTURES: Aeronautics flies Orbiter-3 UAV
The Orbiter-3 unmanned air vehicle performed its first autonomous flight on 17 November, a few days after Aeronautics Defense Systems launched an initial...
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General Electric primes CMC for turbine blades
To consume fuel more efficiently, a gas turbine engine needs to squeeze air harder before it enters the combustion chamber and turn up the heat. If...
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NewsDutch Apaches fly last missions in Afghanistan
The Netherlands' Boeing AH-64D Apache attack helicopters have flown their last missions in Afghanistan ...
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NewsUSAF launches search for missing F-22 Raptor
The US Air Force is searching for an F-22 Raptor which failed to return following a training flight in Alaska ...
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Newcastle airport radar develops fix for wind turbine interference
The UK's Newcastle airport has found a solution for surveillance problems created by radar reflections from wind turbines. A software application...
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FAA: manufacturers to set widespread fatigue life limits
Manufacturers of 4,198 airline transport aircraft will be required to set new life limits for their products under new US Federal Aviation Administration...
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USAF selects three to compete for insurgent jammer
The US Air Force has selected three companies to bid for a $200 million programme to field an electronic attack pod aimed at jamming communications networks...
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Israel offered 20 more F-35s to extend settlement freeze
The USA has offered Israel another 20 Joint Strike Fighters to continue its suspension of settlement activity in the West Bank ...
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NewsPICTURES: UK accepts its last C-17 strategic transport
The UK has accepted its seventh and last C-17 from Boeing, as Royal Air Force operations with the type have passed 60,000h ...
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Tecnam twin receives FAA nod
Tecnam has received US Federal Aviation Administration certification for its P2006T four-seat Rotax-powered twin, a development the company says could spark...