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Israel: no plans to upgrade F-16s
The Israeli defence ministry has decided, pending formal government approval, to purchase an initial 20 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighters. The $2.75 billion...
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NewsPICTURES: Aires 737-700 crashes on landing in San Andres
At least one person has died after a Boeing 737-700 operated by Colombian carrier Aires crashed on landing at the Caribbean island of San Andres after a...
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MAS expects first A380 in April 2012 after several delays
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will receive its first Airbus A380 in April 2012, after several delays since it placed an order for six aircraft in 2003.
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Iraqi air force receives second batch of Serbian Lasta 95 trainers
Serbian minister of defence Dragan Sutanovac revealed during a visit to Iraq on 5 August that a second batch of Lasta 95 piston-engined primary trainers has been delivered to the Iraqi air force.
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Russian air force completes MiG-31 upgrade programme
The Russian air force is completing a modification programme for its MiG-31 interceptors to the MiG-31BM standard. The force's commander, Col Gen Alexander...
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Lan Tam merger news round-up
Latin American carriers LAN and TAM have unveiled plans to merge and create a new single parent company.
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Virgin Blue's exit from New Zealand market prompted by heavy losses
Virgin Blue's decision to exit the New Zealand domestic market comes after it lost "millions of dollars" since starting operations three years ago. "The...
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NewsVirgin Blue unveils wide-ranging restructure of network
Australia's Virgin Blue is withdrawing from the New Zealand domestic market, increasing trans-Tasman, medium-haul and long-haul services, and boosting capacity...
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European medium altitude long endurance unmanned vehicles on display
Europe has plenty of medium-altitude unmanned vehicles to offer, but most are hampered by lack of funding and support
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Next generation of Global Hawks ready to roll
Northrop's high-altitude, long-endurance air vehicle is the jewel in the crown of the Pentagon's UAV family
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LAN and TAM do not expect changes to aircraft orders
LAN and TAM do not expect any changes in their fleets or order books but anticipate their planned merger could lead to some new orders. LAN CFO Alejandro...
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LAN and TAM aim to complete merger by mid 2011
LAN and TAM expect to complete their historic merger by mid 2011, resulting in the creation of a new publicly traded holding company with LAN being the vehicle...
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LAN and TAM have not yet resolved alliance issue
Oneworld member LAN and Star Alliance partner TAM have not yet decided on an alliance strategy once they merge and create a new holding company. LAN...
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LAN-TAM expect $400m in synergies from merger
LAN and TAM expect their proposed merger will generate annual synergies of at least $400 million. The carriers estimate $280 million in synergies will...
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Enrique Cueto to be CEO of new LAN-TAM parent
LAN CEO and Latin American airline industry visionary Enrique Cueto will serve as the CEO of new Latin American airline group LATAM. LAN and TAM, which...
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Alaska plans additional flights from LA to Mexico City
Alaska Airlines plans to double its capacity between Los Angeles and Mexico City this October. The Seattle-based carrier began operating the route...
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Thuraya develops aeronautical service for in-flight connectivity
Mobile satellite service company Thuraya has announced its formal entrance into the aeronautical market with the introduction of "reliable and cost-effective"...
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Southwest evaluates adding Boeing 737-800s
Bullish Boeing 737-700 operator Southwest Airlines has unveiled it is evaluating a possible introduction of the larger 737-800.