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Improbable Defence is transforming synthetic environments through Skyral (Sponsored)
Skyral enables government and industry to develop and adapt synthetic solutions more quickly, efficiently and reliably.
Air Warfare
France and UK to resume and upgrade Storm Shadow/SCALP production
The new ‘Entente Industrielle’ will work on a range of other projects to boost the UK economy and defence industry, including joint development on new high-tech frequency weapons and extended range air-to-air missiles.
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
Equipment has continued to flow into Ukraine from the European Union (EU), NATO and western countries as the war against Russia continues but other types of support with longer-term prospects are appearing.
Naval Warfare
Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
The Royal Australian Navy has finally commissioned the first Arafura-class offshore patrol vessel – more than three years behind schedule – highlighting the programme’s delays, design compromises and ongoing industrial restructuring.
Air Warfare
Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
The UAE’s Edge Group has been positioning itself as a key defence and technology partner to Indonesia, where it has been focusing on naval platforms, UAVs and long-term industrial collaboration.
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IAE and Hamilton Sundstrand deal for accessory maintenance
24th February 2010
IAE International Aero Engines and Hamilton Sundstrand have signed a seven-year extension to their current agreement for the sales and marketing of V2500 accessory maintenance …
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Rex reports A$9.6m half-year profit
24th February 2010
Regional Express (Rex) has reported a profit of A$9.6 million for the first half of its financial year which ended on 31 December 2009. Revenue …
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ExpressJet releases Q4 and full-year 2009 results
23rd February 2010
ExpressJet Holdings, parent company of regional and charter airline operator, ExpressJet Airlines, Inc, has reported fourth quarter 2009 net income of $30.2 million and a …
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Aer Arann to fly Donegal?Glasgow, drops Prestwick
23rd February 2010
Aer Arann has launched a new direct service from Donegal Airport to Glasgow Airport, beginning on 28 March and replacing the airline’s current Donegal to …
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Wizz Air launches Lviv?Venice Treviso service
23rd February 2010
Wizz Air has announced that it plans to launch a new service between Lviv in Ukraine to Venice Treviso in Italy on 14 May. Flights …
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Lufthansa Technik component support for Lufthansa Regional E-Jets
23rd February 2010
Lufthansa Technik has extended its Total Component Support TCS to the complete fleet of Embraer E-Jets in service with Lufthansa Regional. A long-term agreement recently …
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American Eagle to link Los Angeles and Reno
23rd February 2010
American Eagle Airlines is to begin nonstop jet service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) from 10 June using 44-seat …
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Vueling reports ?27.7m net profit for 2009
23rd February 2010
Vueling Airlines has announced a €27.7 million net profit for 2009, with a 4.6% net margin – a 2.7 percentage point (pp) increase compared to …
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A J Walter Aviation continues to build management team
23rd February 2010
A J Walter Aviation’s new chief executive, Boris Wolstenholme, has recruited Gareth Cunningham to be the company’s new director of contract services, as well as …
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Spirit pilot strike possible after negotiations end
23rd February 2010
The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), which represents Spirit Airlines pilots, has announced that mediated talks with the company have ended without any progress …
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Aegean and Olympic to merge and create Greek ?national airline champion?
22nd February 2010
With the Greek economy in crisis, the main shareholders of Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air have reached an agreement to merge their respective activities, resulting …
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Heli-Expo 2010: Sikorsky making push for helicopter top spot
22nd February 2010
Sikorsky President and CEO, Jeff Pino says Sikorsky could be in a position to claim the top spot as the world's biggest helicopter company in …
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More contracts awarded in UK for CSeries work
22nd February 2010
Bombardier Aerospace, Belfast, has awarded contracts to two more UK companies for work on Bombardier’s CSeries commercial aircraft programme. GKN Aerospace will be supplying the …
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Atlantic Airways announces summer 2010 services to London
22nd February 2010
Atlantic Airways, the national airline of the Faroe Islands, is to operate a twice-weekly service (Mondays and Thursdays) from London Stansted throughout June, July and …
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Esterline CMC?s PilotView EFB receives EASA certification for A320
19th February 2010
Esterline CMC Electronics’ PilotView Class 2 electronic flight bag (EFB) has been granted Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) …
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Skymark buys 737-800 FFS from CAE
19th February 2010
CAE has sold a CAE 7000 Series full-flight simulator (FFS) for the Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Skymark Airlines of Japan. The FFS, as well as …
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Hawaiian upgrades to digEplayer XLP
19th February 2010
Hawaiian Airlines has signed a new four year contract extension with handheld inflight entertainment provider digEcor, to upgrade the airline’s IFE offering from the digEplayer …
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Midwest announces seasonal flights to San Diego and Seattle
19th February 2010
Midwest Airlines has announced the launch of nonstop seasonal service between its Milwaukee base and both San Diego and Seattle/Tacoma. “Midwest Airlines’ commitment to the …
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Initial flight for first production Twin Otter Series 400
18th February 2010
With Transport Canada certification due shortly, the first new-production DHC-6 Series 400 Twin Otter has taken its initial flight from Viking Air’s final assembly facility …
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