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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.
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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.
Defence Notes
UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
The UK’s National Security Strategy brings together the recently released Strategic Defence Review (SDR), Strategic Security Review, AUKUS Review and Industrial and Trade Strategies. At the same time, the UK made a commitment to reach defence spending of 5% of GDP by 2035 and Germany committed to 3.5% by 2029.
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Paris Air Show 2025: Parrot’s new microdrone ANAFI UKR breaks cover
While the Paris Air Show marked the first time the ANAFI UKR has been publicly shown, the ISR drone has been in use with various armed forces for the last eight months, Parrot told Shephard.
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France and Sweden sign defence roadmap as Naval Group positions FDI frigate for Swedish surface ship programme
A pact signed at the Paris Air Show has seen Sweden turn to the French FDI frigate to lead its next-gen surface combatant fleet amid shifting security dynamics in the Baltic Sea.
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Flybe launches Belfast?Humberside service
16th February 2010
Flybe has announced a new four times weekly service George Best Belfast City Airport to Humberside Airport operating on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays to …
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Fokker Services signs Abacus component deal with SA Express
16th February 2010
Fokker Services has signed an Abacus component repair service agreement with South African Express in support of the carrier’s seven Bombardier Q300s. Under the two-year …
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Swiss AviationTraining cleared to offer CRJ100/200/700/900 maintenance type ratings
16th February 2010
The Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviaton (FOCA) has confirmed EASA Part 147 approval of Swiss AviationTraining (SAT) as a provider of maintenance type rating …
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RAF will lead future ISTAR efforts
16th February 2010
The head of the Royal Air Force (RAF) says the air arm should play a leading role in future ISTAR gathering efforts and cyber warfare. Speaking …
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Lufthansa Systems launches Integrated Commercial Platform
16th February 2010
Lufthansa Systems (LSY) has announced the release of its Integrated Commercial Platform (ICP), which covers all of an airline’s network and revenue management processes, ensuring …
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ExpressJet reports January 2010 traffic results
16th February 2010
ExpressJet Holdings has reported performance figures for ExpressJet Airlines in January 2010. During the month, ExpressJet revenue passenger miles (RPMs) totalled 611 million, a 15% …
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SkyWest to fly Denver?Minot service for United
16th February 2010
United Airlines is to add Minot, North Dakota, to its global network with twice daily nonstop service to Denver beginning on 9 June with flights …
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Pinnacle repays remaining 3.25% Senior Convertible Notes due 2025
16th February 2010
Pinnacle Airlines Corporation (PNCL) has announced that substantially all of the holders of its remaining $31 million par amount of 3.25% Senior Convertible Notes due …
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Athens Airport rates Baboo ?Best Performing New Airline? in 2009
15th February 2010
Athens International Airport (AIA) has given Baboo its “Best Performing New Airline Award” for 2009 thanks to the airlines recording the highest passenger traffic numbers …
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Air Dolomiti announces Milan Malpensa?Dresden route
15th February 2010
Lufthansa Regional member Air Dolomiti has announced a new service between Milan Malpensa and Dresden beginning on 28 March. The new flight is operated as …
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Flybe to link Edinburgh and ?the Garden of England?
15th February 2010
Flybe has announced a new daily service between Edinburgh and Manston, Kent, in the southeast of England. The airline notes that, apart from opening up the …
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easyJet adds services to Kosovo and the Isle of Man
15th February 2010
easyJet is to add Kosovo and the Isle of Man to its network this spring, with services between Liverpool and Isle of Man as well …
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Air Arabia announces net profit of AED 452m for 2009
13th February 2010
Air Arabia has reported its financial results for the 12 months ending 31 December 2009, again turning in a net profit. The net profit for …
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NAC buys 5 ATR 72-500s from ATR
12th February 2010
Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has completed the purchase of five ATR 72-500s from ATR’s asset management arm, ATRiam Capital, with leases attached to Lufthansa, whose …
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Virgin America alters bag charges
12th February 2010
Virgin America has announced changes to its baggage fees with a $5 increase for each checked bag after any allowances have been taken into account. …
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SkyWest reports $84m net income for 2009
12th February 2010
SkyWest, Inc. has reported its preliminary financial figures for the year ending 31 December 2009. Operating revenues for the year were $2.61 billion, compared to …
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Wizz Air launches two new routes to Spain from Poland
12th February 2010
Wizz Air is to launch two new routes from Poland; from Warsaw to Madrid and from Gdansk to Barcelona. The two new routes, which replace …
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Nayak to provide P&W EcoPower engine wash service in Germany
11th February 2010
Pratt & Whitney has signed a five-year agreement with Nayak Aircraft Services to expand the EcoPower engine wash service network in Europe, with Nayak becoming …
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SkyWest to fly new Delta services from three North Dakota cities
11th February 2010
Delta Air Lines has announced increased westbound service from three North Dakota cities to be operated by Delta Connection carrier SkyWest Airlines using 50-seat CRJ200s …
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Combat-proven capabilities: How precision-strike systems are evolving for tomorrow’s battlespace (podcast)
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
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![Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule]()
Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
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Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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Europe turns to industrial and procurement co-operation with Ukraine as supplies continue
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![Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule]()
Australia commissions HMAS Arafura three-and-a-half years behind schedule
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Interview: Edge Group eyes Indonesian market for naval and UAV expansion
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UK releases security strategy and plans for future defence spending boost
