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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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MBDA navigates supply chain pressures amidst increased demand for armaments
MBDA is adapting to supply chain pressures as the Russian invasion of Ukraine leads to increased demand for armaments.
Naval Warfare
Are Australia’s SSN ambitions ‘sub-optimal’? (Opinion)
Some describe Australia's SSN plans as marking the country's coming of age, but there are still too many questions whether it will work out the way planners imagine.
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Why UK defence still faces an uncertain future and difficult decisions
Despite the additional funding promised this week, the UK armed forces still look set to face cutbacks, and maintaining international commitments to AUKUS and GCAP may limit the options for other programmes.
Land Warfare
UK MoD to equip British Army with 14 Archer artillery systems from Sweden
The UK is procuring 14 Archers from Sweden for now; however, this number could grow in future.
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Jet Aviation Basel beefs up Falcon capacity
25th November 2008
Swiss corporate/VIP completions specialist Jet Aviation Basel has completed a 35,520 sq ft hangar extension that will allow all of its Dassault Falcon work to …
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JetBlue Airways Wins Three Categories in Zagat's 2008 Airline Survey
25th November 2008
JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq:JBLU) today announces it received top honors in three categories in this year's Zagat Airline Survey, including 'Best Large Domestic Airline' for economy-class …
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Virgin America Wins High Ratings in the 2008 Zagat Airline Survey
25th November 2008
Virgin America, the airline on a mission to make flying good again, today thanked the almost 10,000 frequent fliers participating in the 2008 Zagat Global …
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Frontier Airlines implements flat fee for same-day schedule changes
25th November 2008
Frontier Airlines today announced a new customer-friendly change to its policy regarding same-day confirmed flights. Customers who wish to change to a different flight on …
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Aer Arann debut at London City on Isle of Man route
25th November 2008
Irish regional airline, Aer Arann will be a new airline at London City Airport when it commences scheduled air services from the Isle of Man …
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ExpressJet Announces Additional $10M Added to Securities Repurchase Program
25th November 2008
ExpressJet Holdings (NYSE: XJT) today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized an additional $10 million for the previously announced securities repurchase program. The …
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FAA Gives Green Light to NextGen Satellite System
25th November 2008
In a step that promises to greatly improve the efficiency of air transportation for millions of Americans, FAA Acting Administrator Robert A. Sturgell today gave …
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Chancellor announces changes to Air Passenger Duty
24th November 2008
The British Government is to change the way it charges Air Passenger Duty (APD). Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling announced in his Pre Budget …
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Dubai first port of call for Wataniya
24th November 2008
New Kuwait-based carrier Wataniya Airways announces that its first destination will be Dubai, to be served twice a day beginning in February from Kuwait’s luxury …
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Some light showers on Emirates A380s
24th November 2008
In its last trading period Emirates proved itself no more immune to the effects of runaway oil prices than any other carrier. So the news …
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New chief for antenna-maker Tecom
23rd November 2008
California-based aeronautical satcoms antenna manufacturer Tecom Industries has appointed Arsen Melconian as its new president. Melconian takes over from Ralph Philips, recently appointed president of …
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Japan Airlines lauded for laptop-friendly seat design
23rd November 2008
Japan Airlines has won a Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organisation (JIDPO) award for its international premium economy seat, which includes a tray big enough for …
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Virgin America puts the ?go? into Gogo
21st November 2008
Virgin America will launch its passenger broadband service with typical pizzazz tomorrow. Provided through Aircell’s Gogo terrestrial system, the service will debut by supporting the …
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Wataniya shaping up as OnAir launch customer
21st November 2008
The Airbus A320s of new Kuwait-based carrier Wataniya Airways will feature OnAir mobile phone service and audio/video-on-demand IFE when the airline enters service in January. …
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Leading airline gives green light to new generation eco fluids
21st November 2008
Flybe, Europe's largest regional airline, has just signed a deal with UK specialist supplier Kilfrost to use its new environmentally-sensitive de-icing fluids on its aircraft. …
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Ryanair expands operations from Charleroi, while closing Maastricht
21st November 2008
Ryanair, Europe's largest low fares airline, announced today (20th Nov) that it will base a sixth Boeing 737-800 next generation aircraft at Brussels (Charleroi) and …
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Cebu Pacific inaugurates its first Japan service
21st November 2008
Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines' leading airline to the ASEAN region, launches its Osaka-Manila service today at the Kansai International Airport. CEB president and CEO …
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Air Berlin has further strengthens its market position at Palma de Mallorca
21st November 2008
Air Berlin has further strengthened its market position at the airport of Palma de Mallorca as it was the only airline that continued to achieve …
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TAT Group Takes Delivery of its 40th ATR aircraft
21st November 2008
TAT Group's leasing subsidiary, AIR Ltd., today took delivery of an ATR 72-500 aircraft which marks the 40th ATR aircraft delivered to the TAT Group. …
