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Air Warfare
UK, Italy and Japan tie the knot with joint fighter project
Japanese involvement is key to the feasibility of the Future Combat Air System, bringing money and industrial might to the table.
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US Air Force inches closer to hypersonic capability
The US Air Force’s first hypersonic weapon is scheduled to be operational from the B-52 in the autumn of 2023.
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European defence spending sets a new record surpassing €200 billion
European Defence Agency member states invested €214 billion ($226 billion) in defence in 2021 and are set to increase their budgets even more in the coming years.
Naval Warfare
South Korea to upgrade amphibious assault ship ROKS Dokdo
The South Korean Navy is upgrading its oldest LPH, has awarded a contract for four new fast attack craft, and has changed tender evaluation processes following criticism from the biggest shipbuilders.
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HII’s crewed-uncrewed teaming training system has been tested with the US Army’s Apache, but it can operate with any autonomous system with the right equipment to receive data.
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Swissport announces new contracts at Kiev and Dallas/Fort Worth
8th November 2008
Swissport International, the world's leading provider of aviation services, has scored further contractual successes with its airport security and fueling activities. Checkport has been entrusted …
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United Airlines report October 2008 traffic
8th November 2008
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SAS Group reports October 2008 traffic
8th November 2008
see detailed press release here
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Norwegian Air Shuttle reports October 2008 traffic
8th November 2008
see detailed press release here
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British Airways reports October 2008 traffic
8th November 2008
See detailed press release here
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FAA issue AD for Bombardier CRJ700, CRJ900
8th November 2008
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Virgin Nigeria receives first Thales-equipped Embraer
7th November 2008
The Embraer 190 recently delivered to long-haul and regional carrier Virgin Nigeria is fitted with Thales’ i-4500 lightweight audio/video-on-demand IFE system. The airline has ordered …
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LiveTV to add ground wireless broadband to connectivity mix
7th November 2008
LiveTV plans to exploit its established ground-based Wireless Aircraft Data Link (WADL) to improve the customer experience associated with its new narrowband connectivity service, which …
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Air Berlin's new Q400 is ready for take-off
7th November 2008
Air Berlin is operate its first Q400 turboprop service on 10 November. At 6:35am, the first of 10 aircraft, D-ABQA will operate the Düsseldorf to …
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Embraer delivers first E190 to KLM cityhopper
7th November 2008
Embraer will deliver the first EMBRAER 190 jet, today, to KLM cityhopper, the regional airline subsidiary of KLM, during a ceremony to be held at …
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SPEEA union disappointed by Boeing?s initial responses to contract proposals
7th November 2008
After delaying responses to key union proposals for two months, The Boeing Company on Thursday presented what company negotiators called a "first, full offer" for …
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US Airways Offers Bostonians More Ways to Escape to the Caribbean This Winter and Spring
7th November 2008
Beginning January 2, 2009, US Airways (NYSE:LCC) will offer Boston customers more non-stop ways to escape Old Man Winter and plan for Spring Break to …
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Travelport GDS Signs New Agreement with SilkAir
7th November 2008
Travelport GDS, one of the world's largest global distribution system (GDS) providers, has signed a new agreement with Singapore Airlines' regional carrier, SilkAir. The new …
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Southwest Airlines Announces Fares & Flights To/From Minneapolis-St. Paul
7th November 2008
Southwest Airlines today announced the carrier's low fares and flight schedule from Minneapolis-St. Paul beginning on March 8, 2009. During a media conference at the …
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AirTran Airways Launches New Service to/from Columbus
7th November 2008
AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), launched service today at Port Columbus International Airport in Columbus, Ohio, with former Ohio State …
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Ryanair officially opens Reus base
7th November 2008
Ryanair, Europe's largest low fares airline, today (5 Nov) celebrated the opening of its 26th base, at Reus Airport, and the launch of new domestic …
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Standard & Poors downgrades SAS credit rating by two steps
7th November 2008
SAS credit rating was today downgraded from BB- to B for the company corresponding to a two-step downgrade of the rating. The outlook is developing. …
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Allegiant and Harrahs extend agreement for charter air service operations
7th November 2008
Allegiant Air, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT), today announced that it has extended its Air Transportation Charter Agreement with …
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Alaska Air Group reports October 2008 traffic
7th November 2008
see detailed press release here
