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ROUTES: Turkish carriers unveil new routes
Turkish operators Pegasus Airlines and SunExpress have unveiled a number of news routes for this winter.
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NewsBoeing well-positioned for final frontier
Although uncertainty continues to cloud the long-term future for US space programmes and policy, two recent announcements have made it clear that Boeing is well-positioned whatever comes next.
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Mind control on the UAV brain
Along with its biologically inspired unmanned systems research, engineers at the University of Maryland are delving into novel operator control concepts for unmanned air vehicles.
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Airbus, BA team with Cranfield on algae biofuel project
Several companies including Airbus and British Airways have teamed up with the UK's Cranfield University to push forward the use of algae as an alternative...
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First ARJ21 delivery delayed to third quarter of 2011
First delivery of the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China's (Comac) ARJ21 regional jet has been further delayed until at least the third quarter of...
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Both sides claim victory in latest round of transatlantic subsidy battle
European Union trade commissioner Karel De Gucht is reiterating the need for negotiation to settle the transatlantic trade dispute over subsidies to Airbus and Boeing
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NewsUK's Eastern Airways to take over Air Southwest
UK regional carrier Eastern Airways is planning to acquire local operator Air Southwest from its parent, Sutton Harbour Holdings.
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FAA reveals V-22 near-miss, controller issues
The US FAA has revealed that a V-22 Osprey and civilian de Havilland Twin Otter parachute jump aircraft came within feet of colliding ...
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NewsThales, Recaro partner on new integrated IFEC/seat
Thales has partnered with Recaro to integrate new in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) into a popular slimline seat. Under the arrangement,...
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Libyan Airlines takes first A320 delivery
Libyan Airlines has taken delivery of its first of seven CFM International CFM56-powered Airbus A320s. The aircraft is fitted with several rows of convertible...
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NewsConviasa suspends all flights for operational audit
Venezuelan carrier Conviasa is suspending all operations from today while it carries out a audit and review of its procedures. The decision follows...
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EADS renames defence and security division
Airbus owner EADS has revamped its branding, unveiling new corporate logos and renaming its defence and security division as Cassidian. The umbrella...
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NewsPICTURE: Eurocopter Spain kicks off Tiger test campaign
Eurocopter Spain has performed its first flight with the multi-role Tiger HAD attack helicopter ...
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GAO challenges F136 cost assumptions
Auditors from the US Government Accountability Office have challenged the Department of Defense's assumptions about the cost of the alternate engine for the Lockheed Martin F-35
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Russian regulator moots news rules for GA following R44 crash
Russia's Interstate Aviation Committee, MAK, has recommended a series of new measures to tighten control of general aviation as part of a report on the crash of a single-engined, Robinson R44 helicopter on 2 January that left the pilot with burns and destroyed the aircraft.
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Sikorsky expects 265kt from X2
Sikorsky engineers say the company's self-funded X2 advanced technology helicopter could reach 265kt (490km/h) or more in the next few months after a central sail fairing is installed on the rotor mast.
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NewsCrashed MD-11F bounced heavily during Riyadh landing
German investigators have disclosed that the Lufthansa Cargo Boeing MD-11 freighter which crashed and burned on landing in Riyadh made three heavy contacts...
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IATA pressures ICAO to deliver global emissions framework
IATA insists that ICAO's upcoming 37th Assembly must adopt a global framework for reducing emissions from aviation which can then be endorsed by the United...
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NewsPICTURE: MBDA reveals clipped-fin Meteor for F-35
MBDA has revealed a slightly modified Meteor that would allow four of the beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles to be stored inside the Lockheed Martin F-35 ...
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NewsIsraeli cabinet approves $2.75b JSF deal
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the nation has approved an order for its first 20 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters ...