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USAF tests zero-visibility landing with BAE fused radar/infrared system
Flight tests of a fused radar and infrared imaging system designed to enable military transports to land in zero visibility are under way in California ....
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2007 hull loss accident rate suggests first rise since 1998
This year's global hull loss accident rate to the end of the third quarter - if projected to 31 December - would show the first rise in the annual serious...
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Asian carriers cautiously optimistic about 2008
Asia-Pacific airlines are looking towards 2008 with cautious optimism after healthy financial performances in 2007 Fuel prices may have been hitting...
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High fuel prices spell trouble for Europe's airlines
Almost every major European carrier posted profits in the third quarter, but how long can the buoyant mood last? Continuing robust economic growth...
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A cut above: is premium economy about to become more widespread?
Is premium economy class on its way to widespread acceptance or will it remain a niche product? Should Air France introduce a premium...
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Lightweight solid storage of hydrogen could enable fuel cell propulsion
A lightweight method of storing hydrogen in solid form for use in fuel-cell propulsion systems has been developed at the European...
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Better training urged after Toronto A340 near-disaster
Recommendation follows investigation into 2005 Air France overrun in severe thunderstorm
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NewsIAE wins approval for V2500 SelectOne upgrade
International Aero Engines has received certification of the improved V2500 SelectOne turbofan to power the Airbus...
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Mexican revolution: Is there room for everyone in Mexico's rapidly-evolving airline sector?
The Mexican airline sector has been transformed by the privatisation of the country's two flag carriers and the launch of several low-cost start-ups. Is...
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Asiana to decide on aircraft order early in 2008
Asiana Airlines plans to decide on its future widebody fleet in the first quarter of next year. "We have...
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Investor influence: are investors becoming the ball and chain of the airline industry?
There can be short-, medium- and long-term investors in any business, but how much influence should any investor bring to bear on management strategy and...
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NewsAirbus and Boeing neck-and-neck as 2007 orders smash sales records
Airbus and Boeing have achieved record sales this year with their combined net orders approaching 2,400 aircraft. It is neck-and-neck between the two as...
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NewsLiberty to build XL2s in China
China's growing pilot training and aircraft production markets received a fillip on 10 December when Liberty Aerospace ,...
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Comment - Air France A340 Toronto overrun: making life or death decisions
The much-anticipated report on the Air France A340 Toronto overrun says it is time to stop talking about the perennial problem of bad weather approaches and do something
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Working week - Captain Santa talks about flying the world's favourite cargo carrier
This week marks the occasion of the annual circumnavigation of the globe of Lapland's most famous freight airline. Working Week talks to the chief pilot, Captain Santa Claus, about his preparations for the epic journey