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Flight Safety aims to introduce glass mirrors in training simulators
Flight Safety International during the first half of 2012 plans to install a glass mirror on a Sikorsky S-76 simulator at its West Palm Beach, Florida facility.
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American focuses on component maintenance in targeting third party work
American Airlines is targeting component maintenance repair and overhaul to expand its work for outside carriers, and plans to market those capabilities...
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US DOJ antitrust review clears Southwest-AirTran merger
The US Department of Justice has cleared Southwest to merge with AirTran Airways one week before the seven-month-old deal is scheduled to close on 2 May.
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NewsNew engine snag upsets F-35 manfacturing progress
A new quality issue with Pratt & Whitney F135 engines has upset a manufacturing system for the Lockheed Martin F-35 that is otherwise showing signs of reaching...
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NTSB: Pilot error in FedEx ATR 42 crash in Lubbock
The US NTSB says poor airspeed control led to an aerodynamic stall that caused the 27 January 2009 crash of an Empire Airlines ATR 42 landing at Lubbock,...
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NewsSouthwest 737 slides off Chicago runway
A Southwest 737-700 slid off the runway at Chicago's Midway Airport during landing this afternoon. Initial reports say that none of the 134 passengers...
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Delta to retire 'least efficient aircraft' as it smarts from $318m loss
Delta Air Lines is blaming escalating fuel costs for its $318 million net loss in the first quarter and says it is raising fares and retiring its "least...
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NewsBoeing reaffirms mid-year target for 737 decision
Boeing has restated its aim of announcing its plans for the 737 - whether to re-engine or to go for a completely new, clean-sheet design - by the middle...
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NewsILFC finalises Neo order
ILFC has finalised an order for the purchase of 100 A320neo family aircraft from Airbus. "Our work is ongoing as we continue on the path of providing...
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Super Hornet international version testing anticipated
Any decisions about flight testing further variations of the F/A-18E/F will take place in 2012, says Boeing. Wind tunnel testing of the upgraded Super Hornet,...
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Middle East Careers: the UAE's more sedate cities
Away from the bustle of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, the UAE has more sedate cities that are also attuned to the aerospace industry
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Middle East Careers: Business aviation back in business
Dubai's 2009 financial crash was a blow for the business aviation sector, but operators are now bouncing back strongly
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Middle East Careers: why be a business jet pilot?
job descriptions the pleasures and pitfalls of flying the rich and powerful Being a business jet pilot has its rewards. You get to fly state-of-the-art...
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Middle East Careers: Al Bateen puts team together
business aviation al bateen puts team in place to create farnborough of middle east Al Bateen Airport is putting the finishing touches to the...
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NewsMiddle East Careers: training the next generation
Demand for skilled expatriate employees will continue, but Gulf-based airlines are keen to train up and take on local recruits
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Middle East Careers: Rizon set to open second FBO, in Doha
Business aviation operator Rizon Jet has added an FBO in Doha, Qatar to its new facility in London Biggin Hill
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Middle East Careers: jobs in MRO
As Middle East airlines expand their fleets, demand for maintenance staff from home and abroad is growing rapidly
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Middle East Careers: working as Emirates cabin crew
Emirates at your service: life as cabin crew Emirates recruits cabin crew from all over the world, and is working hard to meet its expanding...
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Middle East Careers: from upswing to uprising
The global financial downturn and recent political unrest have hit parts of the Middle East, but the Gulf continues to prosper
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Middle East: living the dream
There are many attractions for expatriates working in the Gulf, but local laws and customs should always be respected There are many attractions for expatriates working in the Gulf, but local laws and customs must be respected