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NewsCrashed Saras lost stability during re-light test
Indian investigators believe the military test pilots of a prototype Saras push-prop had been trying to relight an engine, with insufficient recovery altitude,...
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Malaysia maritime agency aims to double helicopter fleet
The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has put in a formal request to double its air fleet, a move that comes as the country prepares for a major clamp down on human trafficking.
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Malaysia Airlines' first A380 delivery delayed a third time
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has had the delivery of its first Airbus A380 aircraft delayed a third time by the airframer.
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Angola's TAAG orders two 777-300ERs
Angolan flag-carrier TAAG has announced an order two Boeing 777-300ERs in a deal that includes purchase rights for two additional 777-300ERs.
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WestJet has no alliance membership in its sights
Canadian carrier WestJet plans for the time being to remain independent instead of joining one of the global airline alliances.
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NewsCaribbean completes takeover of Air Jamaica
Caribbean Airlines has taken over financially beleaguered Air Jamaica after months of negotiations between the two island carriers. "We proposed that...
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Aircell CFO Simpson resigns
Aircell CFO Reid Simpson is leaving the firm to take up a senior level position at Asset Acceptance Capital effective 17 May.
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NewsIsrael's El Al scraps order for 777-200ERs
Israeli flag-carrier El Al has cancelled the order for four Boeing 777-200ERs it placed two years ago. The airline says it has conducted a "renewed...
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ECC Leasing finds home for two ERJ-135s at FlyMex
Embraer's ECC Leasing division has leased two 37-seat ERJ-135 regional jets to Mexican charter operator FlyMex. The first ERJ-135 has been in operation...
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OnAir in talks with Aeroflot, MegaFon over connectivity plan
OnAir says it is in talks with Aeroflot and Moscow-based mobile network operator MegaFon to provide key technology for the carrier's planned in-flight connectivity...
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News'Most XWB customers' endorse A350-800 rethink: Airbus
Airbus acknowledges that the decision not to optimise the A350-800 and instead develop it as a shrink of the -900 does have a weight and fuel-burn penalty...
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NewsNew BMIbaby chief plots cautious growth strategy
UK budget carrier BMIbaby is developing a five-year plan, laying foundations for cautious growth over the coming years. After much uncertainty, BMIbaby's...
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NewsSeat makers benefit from Koito debacle
Major aircraft seat manufacturers are absorbing the seat programmes that cannot be supported by embattled Japanese firm Koito Industries, which recently...
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R-R prepares to ground-test Trent XWB ahead of A380 trials next year
Rolls-Royce will begin ground-testing the first Trent XWB for the A350 in May, ahead of a 140h flight-test programme on board an A380 early in 2011.
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Newfoundland updates waterbomber fleet
Bombardier has delivered the first of four 415 amphibians to the government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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PICTURES: Afghan G222s make public debut
Afghanistan's 28 April Victory Day parade included a debut appearance by two of its newly refurbished G222 transports ...
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Russia requests Israeli UAV joint venture
Israel's Ministry of Defence is evaluating a Russian government request for a joint venture production facility in Russia for Israeli developed unmanned...
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VIDEO: Boeing 787 shivers and sweats in Florida extreme-weather testing
Boeing has undertaken a series of hot and cold extreme weather tests on 787 ZA003 in a special hangar at the McKinley Climatic Laboratory at Eglin AFB in Florida.
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Airbus makes headway on A350 catalogue
Airbus's catalogue for the A350 XWB is taking shape, with the airframer having completed the selection on the majority of suppliers for its initial book.
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Saab names new chief executive
Saab has appointed a new chief executive to replace Åke Svensson, who will leave the Swedish company later this year.