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Rafael's RCWS capabilities up-close
Studio talks to Moshe Elazar, Executive VP, G.M. Land & Naval Division, at Rafael, about the company's current offerings in the RCWS space.
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Eurofighter electronic combat role concept detailed
Airbus and its partners have detailed the new Eurofighter electronic combat role (ECR) concept at the International Fighter Conference in Berlin. The role will expand ...
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TKMS invests in future construction
Thyssen Krupp Marine Systems (TKMS), Germany’s third-largest defence company and a market leader in conventional submarines, announced on 4 November that it will be investing ...
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D&S 2019: Armoured vehicle production grows in Thailand
In the past five years, the armoured vehicle industry in Thailand has leapt forward due to increasing needs for vehicles in the Thai armed forces ...
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D&S 2019: China unveils new 5.8mm assault rifle
Troops of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) were carrying a new type of assault rifle at the recent massive military parade in Beijing on 1 ...
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D&S 2019: Indonesia eyes US and Russian fighters
The Indonesian Air Force is ogling new Lockheed Martin F-16V Block 72 fighters from the US to boost its aerial capability as part of the ...
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D&S 2019: India looks east to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Bilateral cooperation between India and Thailand received a new fillip when Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks in Bangkok with his Thai counterpart Prayut Chan-o-cha ...
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D&S 2019: Thai defence industry receives shot in the arm
The Thai armed forces are emphasising greater coordination with government agencies and commercial enterprises to support R&D; for equipment that can be produced domestically and ...
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Ensuring tactical overmatch against a broad spectrum of threats (sponsored)
Defence of the home front, population centres as well as FOBs and manoeuvring forces from a variety of missile and rocket threats is a strategic ...
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Vueling reports after-tax profit of ?8.5m in 2008
25th February 2009
Vueling Airlines has recorded an after-tax profit of €8.5 million, with an operating loss of €30.8m and a –7.0% margin (before financial revenues, restructuring costs, ...
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Virgin Blue business sound despite half-year loss
25th February 2009
Virgin Blue Holdings Limited today reported an underlying net profit before tax of $60 million for the six months to 31 December 2008, though overall ...
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In-seat power supplier Astronics projects 2009 revenue slide
24th February 2009
After a record 2008 that saw its power systems selected for Thales IFE installations in the Boeing 787, New York State-based power and lighting specialist ...
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Top cabins for Gulf Air 777s
23rd February 2009
Bahrain-based Gulf Air is acquiring four leased Boeing 777-300ERs under its refleeting and product enhancement strategy. Cabin amenities include enclosed first-class suites and economy seats ...
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Royal Jordanian is second Middle Eastern carrier to go OnAir
23rd February 2009
Onboard cellphone provider OnAir continues its bright start to the year, announcing that Royal Jordanian has introduced its service on a single Airbus A319 operating ...
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GECAS delivers Embraer 190LR to AeroRepublica
23rd February 2009
GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) has announced the delivery of a new Embraer 190LR to AeroRepublica Airlines to help the airline’s fleet modernisation plan. The ...
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Cebu Pacific adds flights to seven of its destinations
23rd February 2009
Cebu Pacific Air has announced additional flights to Singapore, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam), Boracay (Caticlan), Busuanga (Coron, Palawan), and Davao-Zamboanga for the summer ...
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AirAsia obtains financing for 15 new Airbus A320-200s
23rd February 2009
AirAsia has mandated Barclays Capital to finance 15 of its new Airbus A320-200 aircraft. The financing will bring AirAsia's total fleet to 85 aircraft by ...
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Atlantic Airways posts 14th successive profit
23rd February 2009
Atlantic Airways, the national carrier of the Faroe Islands, has recorded its 14th successive annual profit, for the year 2008. The airline says this makes ...
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Pegasus takes fourth 737-800
23rd February 2009
Pegasus Airlines has received the fourth new Boeing 737-800 from its order for 24 of the type. The new aircraft, “Ece”, has been named after ...
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Millionth A380 passenger for SIA as Emirates looks to expand fleet
22nd February 2009
Lead Airbus A380 operators Singapore Airlines and Emirates have announced two key milestones in their relationship with the giant double-decker. Singapore Airlines last week welcomed ...
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Fuji Dream Airlines receives its first Embraer 170
22nd February 2009
Embraer has delivered the first Embraer 170 to Japan’s Fuji Dream Airlines, a company of the Suzuyo Group. The airline has one more E-170 on ...
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Yonder lie broadband riches for Viasat?
21st February 2009
“Yonder” is the name of the worldwide passenger broadband network being assembled by Californian equipment manufacturer and aspiring service provider ViaSat. The new branding emerges ...
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Ryanair launch puts cellphone suppliers on a high
20th February 2009
Yesterday’s launch by Ryanair of an OnAir trial with all the makings of a full commitment has come as a welcome boost to the onboard ...
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GOL to interline with American Airlines
20th February 2009
Brazilian low-fare carrier GOL has announced that it has signed an interline agreement with American Airlines. The agreement will allow American Airlines' passengers to purchase ...
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KGS and AFSL merge at London City and Heathrow to form Cobalt Ground Solutions
20th February 2009
KLM Ground Services Ltd (KGS) and Air France Services Ltd (AFSL) will merge their operations at London City and London Heathrow airports on 1 April ...
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Allegiant Air announces new Los Angeles base
20th February 2009
Allegiant Air is to establish a new base in Los Angeles, with nonstop service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) beginning on 1 May. The ...
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New focus for Thales training and simulation
20th February 2009
Thales has taken the brave step of acknowledging flaws in the delivery of its training and simulation services and investing significant time and money to ...
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WestJet signs distribution deal with Sabre
20th February 2009
WestJet has signed a multi-year, full-content agreement with Sabre Travel Network to enhance its global distribution capabilities. The airline also recently selected Sabre Airline Solutions’ ...
