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NewsSunny outlook for the Solar Impulse
After a problematic but ultimately successful turn at the Paris air show in June, the Solar Impulse is to be flown on two missions next year. And in 2014 a new prototype, still being designed, will be sent on a transatlantic trip
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VIDEO: EasyJet scrutinises capacity growth plans, mulls over A320neo
EasyJet is in the middle of a major fleet planning exercise that could result in a rescheduling of its Airbus orders, as it examines how to adjust capacity growth in the face of near-term market uncertainties.
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EBACE: Design Q makes Avro Business Jet look elegant
With an eye to attract Middle Eastern customers, BAE Systems and Design Q have unveiled their latest concept for the Avro Business Jet (ABJ).
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NewsFLIGHT TEST: Essential logic - Dassault Falcon 2000S
Five design drivers powered development of Dassault's new 2000S business jet. How does the result stack up against competing aircraft?
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Improving single-aisle capability key to low-cost carrier progression
The continuous improvement in single-aisle airliner capability has been central to the development of low-cost airlines. That is the view of Blair Pomeroy, consultant with Oliver Wyman, who expects that the availability of a re-engined Airbus A320neo - and any counter-offer from Boeing - will provide further opportunities for airlines ...
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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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NewsVIDEO: Airlines await Boeing response as Airbus racks up A320neo orders
As Airbus racks up orders for its A320neo, airlines face the dilemma of whether to join the queue for the higher-efficiency twinjet or gamble on waiting for a competitive response from Seattle
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AERO11: Tecnam unveils three new aircraft
Tecnam took the wraps off its 11-seat commuter aircraft at the Aero Friedrichshafen general aviation show in Germany - one of a trio of new aircraft unveiled...
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INTERIORS: Buzz hopes to sign airlines up for in-flight children's products
Australian design company Buzz Products (stand 6G37) is hoping to bring a bit of colour to the show and encourage airlines to imprint their brands on impressionable...
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NewsVIDEO: No viable all-new single-aisle before 2030 - Leahy
Airbus believes that a viable all-new single-aisle airliner will not arrive before 2030, due to the timing of the necessary advances in powerplant technology.
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INTERIORS: PICTURES & VIDEO - SkyMax reveals automated aircraft drinks trolley
Drinks cans and bottles onboard aircraft will be a thing of the past for airlines that opt for the new Sky Tender automated drinks trolley from SkyMax (stand...
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NewsVIDEO: Begg snow inquiry sets tough target for London Heathrow
London Heathrow Airport must improve its resilience to ensure that it "never closes as a result of circumstances under its control", according to the formal...
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Can new entrants take on Airbus and Boeing
Airlines are welcoming the prospect of the duopoly in the mainline jet market finally facing some serious challenges, but do any of the young pretenders really represent a viable threat?
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NewsVIDEO & PICTURES: UK retires last Tornado F3 fighters
The UK Royal Air Force will stand down its last Panavia Tornado F3-equipped unit on 22 March, with the type having completed a service life spanning 25 years ...
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AA11: VIDEO - Boeing's Tinseth confirms decision on narrowbody by 'mid-year'
Boeing will make one of its most critical decisions by the middle of the year - whether or not to design an all-new replacement for its best-selling 737.
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Europe's EGNOS service opens satnav precision to all airports
Aircraft operating anywhere in Europe now have access to satellite-guided precision approaches with the formal launch of the EGNOS safety-of-life service.
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NewsVIDEO: Boeing poised for crucial phase in 747-8 test effort
Boeing is approaching a crucial phase in the 747-8 flight-test effort as it prepares to start trials of the -8I passenger variant and undertakes the dramatic maximum-brake-energy demonstration on the freighter version.
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NewsGlobal airline accident and safety review for 2010
After decades of constant improvement, the industry's safety record has frustratingly levelled off. What can be done to lift it again?
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NewsPICTURES & VIDEO: Royal Navy's Merlin HM2 upgrade on track
The UK Royal Navy's AW101 Merlin HM2 multi-mission helicopter upgrade is running right on track, say industry partners AgustaWestland and Lockheed Martin ...
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VIDEO: Ryanair not grabbed by the A320NEO
Ryanair deputy chief executive Howard Millar believes Airbus' decision to launch the A320NEO has "put the ball right into Boeing's court"