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    Aeronautics planned second manned/unmanned conversion

    2010-10-13T17:00:00Z

    Israel’s Aeronautics Defense Systems will soon begin to test-fly a second manned aircraft that it intends to modify for use as an unmanned air vehicle.

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    Eurofighter hunts for Asian contracts

    2010-10-13T16:20:00Z

    The Eurofighter consortium remains confident about its prospects in a slew of Asian fighter competitions, believing that its new radar and weapons could help it win contracts in what has so far been a barren region for the team.

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    General Aviation - In Brief

    2010-10-13T14:07:00Z

    Niche aircraft leasing start-up Milestone Aviation has closed its first financing transaction following a deal with Brazilian helicopter operator Omni Taxi Aéreo for two new Sikorsky 76C++ helicopters

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    EU to press ahead with ETS despite ICAO global emissions framework

    2010-10-13T10:00:00Z

    The International Civil Aviation Organisation's success at securing a global...The International Civil Aviation Organisation's success at securing a global framework to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from aviation has done little to thaw European Union-US relations over the EU's plan to include the sector in its emissions trading scheme from ...

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    Israel to limit Code Positive ID system to highest-risk countries

    2010-10-13T09:30:00Z

    The Israeli ministry of transport has decided to impose its controversial Code Positive pilot identification system only on airlines operating from airports where Israeli security services know that security measures are not "hermetic", says a ministry source.

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    HK Airlines firms A330 and A350 order

    2010-10-13T09:10:00Z

    Hong Kong Airlines has firmed its tentative order for 10 more Airbus A330-200s and the conversion of 15 previous A330s to A350s.

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    Vulcanair on track to begin A-Viator deliveries by late 2011

    2010-10-13T09:00:00Z

    Italian light aircraft manufacturer Vulcanair is on track to begin deliveries of its revamped A-Viator turboprop by the end of 2011 after replacing the flightdeck of its 1990s forerunner - and, despite no firm orders, says sales prospects for the rugged 11-seat utility are strong in South-East Asia and Australasia.

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    Australian Senate opens safety inquiry

    2010-10-13T04:00:00Z

    The Australian Senate has launched an inquiry into the country's pilot training and airline safety amid concerns that standards are falling.

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    Skycatcher reassembly at Wichita

    2010-10-12T17:00:00Z

    Technicians at Yingling Aviation in Wichita, Kansas, one of the reassembly points for Cessna's 162 Skycatcher, prepare these 162s for delivery.

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    Virgin America offers entertainment content via Gogo portal

    2010-10-12T16:32:00Z

    Virgin America has started granting complementary access to celebrity news site People.com via its Aircell Gogo in-flight Internet service

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    Brazil's Omni Taxi seals Milestone lease

    2010-10-12T14:15:00Z

    Niche aircraft leasing start-up Milestone Aviation has closed its first financing transaction following a deal with Brazilian helicopter operator Omni Taxi Aéreo for two new Sikorsky 76C++ helicopters.

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    Australia steps up efforts to improve helicopter safety

    2010-10-12T13:00:00Z

    Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority is increasing its level of safety surveillance and focusing on the flying training standards of the local helicopter industry following a disproportionate number of accidents for the sector.

  • Opinion

    Comment: Short ride on a spaceplane

    2010-10-12T12:00:00Z

    The term "space tourism" does not always bring to mind positive images. Think chequebook astronauts who dream of going boldly without actually having to compete intellectually with the terrifyingly well-qualified crew who fill the seats on real space missions

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    Business aviation in brief

    2010-10-12T11:48:00Z

    In-flight connectivity provider Aircell has gained European supplemental type certification for its Aviator 300-based SwiftBroadband solution for the Bombardier Challenger family of business jets

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    Phenom 100: attraction trumps detractions

    2010-10-12T09:00:00Z

    After nearly two years of growing pains, Embraer's Phenom 100 is fast becoming the benchmark for the light jet sector

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    Sydney Airport backs AirAsia X's bid to begin Sydney flights

    2010-10-12T03:13:36Z

    Sydney Airport has publicly backed Malaysia's AirAsia X in its bid for government approval to begin flights to Sydney.

  • Interview

    Working Week - Ben Jacques

    2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

    Ben Jacques joined London Gatwick-based aviation consultancy IBA as commercial manager earlier this year after a decade working for an airline, a ground-handler and a leasing company

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    Thielert's staying power

    2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

    Despite languishing in insolvency protection, diesel engine pioneer is looking to future

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    business - briefs

    2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

    In a move "designed to create a world leader in solid rocket propulsion", Safran's Snecma Propulsion Solide subsidiary is to acquire SNPE Matériaux Energétiques (SME) and its subsidiaries

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    Business: Good week - Bad week

    2010-10-12T00:00:00Z

    Good week - International Lease Finance Bad week - currency