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Eurocopter links with Falcon in Abu Dhabi
Eurocopter is teaming up with Abu Dhabi VIP helicopter operator Falcon Aviation Services to open its first maintenance centre in the booming Arabian Gulf...
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Oman Air in it for the long haul
Omani flag carrier Oman Air is hoping to launch long-haul services before the end of this year using three leased long-haul aircraft, comprising two Boeing...
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Argentina assesses Chinese helicopters for air force, navy
Argentina's defence ministry has signed a military co-operation agreement with its Chinese counterpart, as part of an effort to address an urgent rotary-wing...
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Facing the crunch - Heathrow airport
One of the world's primary aviation hubs is saturated, and choices about its future have to be made soon - and with clarity
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US Airways to issue RFP
ATR and Bombardier will each soon receive requests for proposals to renew US Airways Express operator Piedmont Airlines' fleet. During last week's Regional...
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US Airways' fuse pin pain
Three US Airways Boeing 767s had to be removed from service for two days last month after engineers discovered that recently installed fuse pins in the engine...
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Australia to keep struggling Super Seasprites
The Australian Department of Defence has spared the Royal Australian Navy's Kaman SH-2(G)A Super Seasprite project from cancellation, but warns that the...
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Florida cities woo Piper
The tussle to secure Piper Aircraft's PiperJet facility is heating up, with two Florida cities endorsing financial incentive packages to attract the manufacturer. Late...
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P&W JSF engine damaged in test
Driveshaft breaks after deliberate 'hard stall' during ground run with mock-up of lift-fan inlet planned for STOVL F-35
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FlyWhoosh debuts in Dundee
UK start-up FlyWhoosh has begun offering services from Dundee in Scotland to Birmingham and Belfast using an ATR 42 operated by Poland's White Eagle Aviation....
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Lift-fan inlet door problems led to rethink
Lockheed Martin redesigned the lift-fan inlet on the F-35B with an aft-hinged door after problems with the bifold doors on the X-35 concept demonstrator...
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MAS draws up widebody shopping list
Malaysia Airlines is preparing to issue a request for proposals to Airbus and Boeing for dozens of new widebody aircraft, as it assesses offers from Airbus,...
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Europe to match GAMA
Europe's general and business aviation manufacturers have set up their own version of the USA's successful General Aviation Manufacturers Association. The...
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FAA queries RNAV GPS units
The US Federal Aviation Administration is taking a hard look at whether an estimated 26,000 instrument flight-capable GPS units on US general aviation aircraft...
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ICAO for space takes first step
Lobbying has begun to create a new International Civil Aviation Organisation directorate to handle commercial spaceflight. Montreal, Canada-based ICAO is...
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Keeping the Royal Navy's fleet flying
With mechanical engineering skills in high demand, the UK's armed forces serve a vital role in training tomorrow's airframe technicians. Working Week talks to Mark Duddridge, a civilian engineering instructor based at HMS Sultan
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Freighters sought
FREIGHTERS SOUGHT Ethiopian Airlines is seeking two dedicated freighters to meet increased European demand for transport of fresh produce. Speaking...
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Go-ahead for Pawan Hans
Indian helicopter charter operator Pawan Hans has been given approval to operate scheduled services and is considering adding fixed-wing aircraft. The...