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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.
Defence Notes
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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flydubai doubles GCC destinations to four
1st March 2010
flydubai has announced two new GCC routes to Kuwait City and Muscat, which will take the carrier’s network to thirteen routes, four of which now …
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Wizz Air fumes over Mal?v ?re-nationalisation?
1st March 2010
Wizz Air has declared that it is to call on the European Commission to investigate the Hungarian government’s decision to put financial resources into Malév, …
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AirTran signs up with AmEx OPEN
1st March 2010
AirTran Airways has announced a partnership with American Express OPEN and the OPEN Savings programme, with the deal being celebrated by OPEN Savings sponsoring free …
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SR Technics opens US sales office
1st March 2010
SR Technics has opened a sales office in Sunrise, Florida, to drive the expansion of its business in the Americas. Entering the American market is …
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Aer Arann adds four routes to the UK
1st March 2010
Aer Arann has announced a significant expansion to its network with the launch of four new routes to the UK direct from regional Irish airports. …
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Defence Notes
Pinnacle gets its anticipated tax refund
26th February 2010
Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has received its 2009 federal income tax refund totalling approximately $38 million. The company also repaid a $10 million working capital loan …
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Defence Helicopter
Swedish Helicopter units prepare for worldwide operations
26th February 2010
The first Swedish AgustaWestland AW109s - locally designated Hkp15 - have been modified in Italy ready for anti-piracy operations in Africa. The helicopters will then …
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Republic Airways orders 40 CSeries CS300s, with 40 options
25th February 2010
Republic Airways Holdings is to be the CSeries launch customer in North America having signed a deal for 40 CS300s, with options for up to …
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First Class for all American Eagle CRJ700s
25th February 2010
American Eagle Airlines is to begin First Class service on all of its Bombardier CRJ700s from 2 July this year. With the introduction of nine …
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AirAsia makes record profit in 2009
25th February 2010
Despite 2009 being regarded as the worst year in the history of the aviation industry, AirAsia has announced net profits of RM549 million for the …
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Southwest opts for Teledyne data distribution and loading IT
25th February 2010
Southwest Airlines has implemented Teledyne Controls’ LoadStar Server Enterprise (LSE) software and PMAT 2000 Portable Maintenance Access Terminal to support data distribution and loading across …
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Midwest announces two new routes from Kansas City
25th February 2010
Midwest Airlines is to launch nonstop service between Kansas City and both Columbus, Ohio and New Orleans. “Kansas City remains an important part of our …
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Ryanair adds Liverpool?Szczecin service
25th February 2010
Ryanair has announced a new route from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) to Szczecin in northeast Poland, with a twice weekly service starting on 21 …
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SSJ100 in Yakutsk for cold soak trials
25th February 2010
The third Sukhoi Superjet 100 flight prototype, SN95004 (pictured at its roll-out), has landed at Yakutsk airport where it will undergo cold soak trials. These …
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Defence Notes
4Q09 and full-year results announced by Republic Airways
25th February 2010
Republic Airways Holdings has reported its financial figures for the fourth quarter of 2009 (4Q09) and for the the last full calendar year. Operating revenues …
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Digital Battlespace
AUSA Winter 10: DoD S&T initiatives focus on data management and network environments
25th February 2010
In an opening address to the Association of the United States Army’s Institute of Land Warfare Winter Symposium and Exposition, Alan Shaffer, Principal Deputy to …
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SuperJet International completes 1st customer services operators? conference
24th February 2010
SuperJet International’s first customer services operators’ conference has been deemed a success as it took the company another step towards creating an efficient and fair …
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Alaska Airlines goes for Gogo
24th February 2010
Alaska Airlines is to offer Aircell's Gogo Inflight Internet service on all aircraft in its fleet. With Gogo, Alaska Airlines passengers will be able to …
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AirTran announces 2010 seasonal schedule
24th February 2010
AirTran Airways has released details of new seasonal services, beginning in May, between many of its destinations. These include: San Antonio, TX, to/from Baltimore-Washington and …
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