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US military could start new nanotech tests by 2023
Progress in nanomaterial technologies could help militaries to counter directed-energy weapons, as the latest research finds new applications for defence.
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Against a rapidly evolving air defence picture, SkyKeeper has all threats covered (Studio)
Evolving air defence requirements drove the development of Lockheed Martin UK's SkyKeeper BMC4I solution.
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SkyKeeper – the enabler of air defence in the digital age (video)
In response to evolving air defence challenges, Lockheed Martin UK has developed SkyKeeper - a next-generation Battle Management Command and Control capability.
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The latest general defence news from across the globe.
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China splurges on yet more missile silos
Beijing likes to accuse the US of having a ‘Cold War mentality', but China’s current splurge of missile silo building is unprecedented since the Cold War.
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UK/European defence industrial policies, plus integrated test and evaluation (podcast)
Welcome to Episode 30 of the third series of The Weekly Defence Podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and more. Sign up to an early email alert ...
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US persists with efforts to harness hydrogen
Research teams in the US military and industry are looking to prove the practical benefits of using hydrogen fuel cells.
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Parker-Hannifin set to acquire Meggitt
Pending takeover of Meggitt by Parker-Hannifin follows move for Ultra Electronics by US-owned Cobham.
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Snapshot: US FY2022 budget proposal (video)
The US government released the President’s FY2022 Budget proposal on 28 May.
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Saga Airlines Orders Two Boeing Next-Generation 737-800s
7th September 2008
The Boeing Company and Saga Airlines today announced that the Istanbul-based airline has ordered two Boeing 737-800s with Blended Winglets. Saga Airlines has also secured two ...
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Delta Appoints President of DAL Global Services
7th September 2008
Delta Air Lines today announced that Cyril Turner, 46, has been appointed president of DAL Global Services (DGS), the airline’s wholly owned subsidiary providing aviation ...
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WAEA: Jetera to help airlines zero in on revenue prospects
7th September 2008
A NEW weapon in the war for ancillary revenues will soon be added to the airlines’ armoury. Leading IFE hardware provider Thales Avionics announced here ...
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WAEA: Big is beautiful, says IMS
7th September 2008
HANDHELD IFE market leader The IMS Company surfed into Long Beach on the crest of a wave of new product announcements – and it’s not ...
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WAEA: Bluebox Lite gets lighter
7th September 2008
BLUEBOX Avionics will unveil the second generation of its Bluebox Lite handheld IFE player when WAEA 2008 gets under way here tomorrow. The British company ...
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Parker Chosen to Develop Hydraulic and Fuel Systems for Bombardier CSeries
5th September 2008
Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced that its Parker Aerospace segment has been chosen by Bombardier Aerospace to design ...
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QEST teams with Tecom to tackle Ku-band antenna market
5th September 2008
GERMANY’S QEST has become the second aspiring aero satcoms antenna supplier this year to take a US partner in its campaign to break into the ...
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CIT Aerospace Orders Ten More Airbus Single-Aisle Aircraft
4th September 2008
CIT Group Inc a leading global commercial finance company, has signed a firm contract with Airbus for a further ten A320 Family aircraft. With this ...
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AirTran Airways Relocates to Terminal 6 at LAX
4th September 2008
AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, announced today that the airline will relocate to Terminal 6 at Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles, ...
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easyJet announces new route from London Gatwick to Istanbul
4th September 2008
easyJet, Europe's leading low-fares airline, today announced another new route from London Gatwick to Istanbul. The new daily route will launch on 12 December 2008, ...
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BAE Systems wins civil aircraft warehouse services contract
4th September 2008
BAE Systems Regional Aircraft has won a three-year contract from Saab Aerotech for warehousing services covering aircraft spares for the Saab 340 and Saab 2000 ...
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IMS introduces wireless content delivery
4th September 2008
HANDHELD inflight entertainment leader The IMS Company says that it is now using an automated wireless system to deliver content for IFE systems to customer ...
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AirTran Airways Appoints Corporate Development EVP
3rd September 2008
AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced that the airline has hired Steven A. Rossum as its executive vice president ...
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ARINC poised to announce airborne Internet customer
3rd September 2008
AVIATION communications and IT provider ARINC expects soon to announce at least one airline commitment to its Oi onboard Internet service. The company said yesterday ...
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Triple treat for IMS
2nd September 2008
WITH just days to go to the joint WAEA/Aircraft Interiors Americas show in Long Beach, The IMS Company has seized the handheld IFE high ground ...
