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Urban prepares to let AirMule UAV off the tether
Urban Aeronautics is planning untethered hover flights in March for its vertical take-off and landing AirMule unmanned air vehicle, having achieved more...
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Viva Macau suspends Sydney service; increases Melbourne flights
Viva Macau is suspending its thrice-weekly Sydney service, but plans to increase services to Melbourne.
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Mitsubishi Aircraft signs Heath Tecna as MRJ supplier
Mitsubishi Aircraft has signed up US firm Heath Tecna as a supplier for the Mitsubishi Regional Jet.
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China to build world’s highest airport in 2011
China plans to build a commercial airport at an altitude of 4,436m (14,544ft) in Tibet, making it the world's highest airport.
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ADS-B goes live in the Gulf of Mexico
Houston air traffic controllers have begun using automatic dependent surveillance broadcast (ADS-B) technology to separate and manage aircraft flying over...
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FAA firms up proposed rule prompted by Southwest fuselage hole
The US FAA has finalised a rule it proposed in September 2009 requiring structural inspections of Boeing 737 classics for cracks after Southwest Airlines...
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NewsBoeing outlines 747-8F certification plan
Boeing has outlined details of the 747-8F flight test campaign that is due to start early this year after a long delay. Three aircraft will complete...
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Embraer commercial aircraft deliveries drop 25% in 2009
Embraer delivered 122 commercial aircraft in 2009, a 25% decrease compared to the 162 delivered in 2008.
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USAF invests to design new Tier II unmanned aircraft
The US Air Force plans to invest $18.5 million to develop a new, low-altitude unmanned air system called the Sand Dragon ...
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FAA to issue massive sole-source contract to Mitre
The US FAA in early August plans to award Mitre Corporation's centre for advanced aviation system development (CAASD) a sole-source contract valued at close...
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Indonesia's Wings Air receives its first ATRs
Indonesia's Wings Air has received the first of three ATR 72-500s ordered by its parent Lion Air. The turboprops will replace Boeing MD-80s on domestic regional...
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Rafael tests Iron Dome counter-rocket system
Two Asian countries and the USA have shown interest in a defensive system which protects against rockets and short-range artillery threats ...
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A350-800 to be developed as -900 shrink
Airbus has opted to develop its A350-800 as a shrink version of the -900, an adjustment aimed at simplifying the programme. By optimising the A350...
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NewsSolar-powered UAV could aid Australia fire monitoring
Queensland University of Technology is aiming to have a lightweight, hand-launched, solar-powered unmanned air vehicle commercially available within 24 months...
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FAA alerts operators to Honeywell FMS nuance
The US Federal Aviation Administration is alerting operators of a wide range of business jets that input errors on their Honeywell Primus Epic flight management...
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Permagard 'Bio Coatings' polymer to reduce water use
A polymer layer that protects livery paintwork and could reduce the need for washing aircraft is being employed by Etihad Airways and Virgin Blue. Developed...
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A380 to remain a financial burden for years: Airbus chief
EADS chief Louis Gallois has listed cost control of the Airbus A380 programme as a priority in 2010. Speaking during a joint EADS and Airbus event...
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NewsA400M 'cannot continue' without more funding, warns Airbus CEO
EADS chief executive Louis Gallois says the A400M programme cannot continue beyond the end of the month without a commitment by European customer governments to fund the increased costs of developing the military airlifter
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JAL receives approval from retirees for pension cuts
More than two-thirds of Japan Airlines' (JAL) retired employees have agreed to cuts to their pension plans in a bid to cut costs at the struggling carrier.