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NewsBAE unveils its UCAV secrets
BAE Systems is to continue research into unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) systems under a new technology demonstration programme to be agreed with the UK Ministry of Defence in January.
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Paying price of protection
The UK’s latest white paper promises to safeguard key national capabilities. But can the MoD and industry both win?
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NewsLufthansa prepares to renew fleet
German flag-carrier to seek replacements for Airbus A340-300s and Boeing 737s – and is also evaluating 747-8
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HK's CR Airways to order 787s, 737s with help from Hainan
China’s fourth largest carrier Hainan Airlines is about to take over fledgling Hong Kong carrier CR Airways and use its traffic rights to launch new services with newly acquired Boeing 737-800s and later Boeing 787s.
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Varig creditors push for transfer to US courts
Varig’s creditors are pressing for the carrier’s bankruptcy to be adjudicated under US law after a tumultuous week in the Brazilian courts saw a rescue bid first accepted and then rejected by a judge.
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Alitalia uses aircraft to secure new $445m finance deal
Italian flag carrier Alitalia has secured a new $445 million financing deal with General Electric unit GE Corporate Banking Europe.
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NewsInvestigators query British Airways maintenance practices
AAIB identifies systemic failures in UK flag-carrier's maintenance operation
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Mexico's Vuela orders 16 A319s, could take 50
Mexican low-cost start-up carrier Vuela has ordered 16 Airbus A319s and placed 34 options.
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Boeing confirms Evergreen's 747 large cargo freighter deal
Boeing today confirmed that Evergreen International Airlines will operate the manufacturer’s 747 large cargo freighter (LCF) fleet, which will be used to transport major assemblies for the 787.
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VIVA Macau plans to order next month A350s or 787s
Macau start-up VIVA Macau aims to complete next month a deal for as many as 12 Airbus A350s or Boeing 787s and also finalise leases on three Airbus A330s or Boeing 767s.
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NewsUS Navy considers Global Hawk deployment
US Navy leaders are considering proposals to deploy two Northrop Grumman RQ-4A Global Hawk unmanned air vehicles originally purchased only to perform high-altitude surveillance demonstrations.
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NewsQantas orders 65 Boeing 787s
Deal includes options for 50 more aircraft and leaves huge engine prize to fight for
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NewsUK's Cobham wins big Australian maritime surveillance deal
UK company’s Surveillance Australia fights off rivals to clinch world’s largest civil maritime patrol contract
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GE beats Rolls-Royce to power Korean 787s
Korean Air (KAL) has chosen the General Electric GEnx engine to power its new fleet of Boeing 787-8s with first engine deliveries expected to occur in 2009.