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How the Pentagon will use private capital to fund critical capabilities

The DoD has changed its structures and is been increasing efforts to facilitate access to loans by companies interested in working with artificial intelligence, advanced materials and semiconductors, biotechnology and quantum science.

Air Warfare

Singapore at-sea deployment of F-35Bs can overcome airfield dependency

Singapore could potentially deploy F-35Bs from its Joint Multi-Mission Ship to overcome airfield dependency and improve air defence as part of its apparent new security strategy.

Naval Warfare

The US Navy's 2024 budget request in five charts

In early March, the Biden administration submitted a proposal to Congress that would see the US DoD funded to the tune of $842 billion, around a quarter of which will go to the US Navy.

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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.

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Ryanair to appeal EC decision to support Alitalia buy-out

14th November 2008

Ryanair, Europe's largest low fares airline, today (13th Nov) questioned the European Commission's objectivity when it comes to enforcing the state aid rules against failed …
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Saft to Supply On-Board Batteries for Sukhoi's Superjet 100 Regional Jet

14th November 2008

Saft Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Batteries Will Power APU Start-up and Emergency Back-up Systems on First Project to Emerge From Russia's Rejuvenated Civil Aerospace Industry Sukhoi Superjet …
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EasyJet and Virgin Atlantic team up to back ?2.5bn bid for Gatwick airport

14th November 2008

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American Airlines Introduces Mobile Boarding Passes At Select Airports For Use With Mobile Phones Or PDAs

14th November 2008

American Airlines customers departing from select airports today can choose to receive their boarding passes electronically on their mobile phones or PDAs, saving the time …
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Alteon Graduates First Class of MPL Students

14th November 2008

Alteon, the Boeing Company's (NYSE: BA) commercial aviation training unit, announced today the first graduating class of MPL (multi-crew pilot licensing program) students. Six cadet …
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Now leisure travellers want WiFi

13th November 2008

Air-to-ground broadband providers scratching their heads over the true size of the market will be greatly encouraged by indications from the UK that it’s not …
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Wizz Air Ukraine plans Kiev-Oslo route

13th November 2008

Wizz Air Ukraine, the first Ukrainian low fare - low cost airline announced today that it would launch flights between Kiev and Oslo Torp. The …
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SpiceJet wins "2008 Emerging Company of the Year Award for Indian Commercial Aviation" award

13th November 2008

Frost & Sullivan bestows its prestigious award "2008 Emerging Company of the Year Award for Indian Commercial Aviation" on SpiceJet. As a low-cost carrier that …
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Fraport Traffic Figures - October 2008: Frankfurt Traffic Down, Group Airports Grow

13th November 2008

In October 2008, accumulated maximum takeoff weights (MTOWs) at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) increased by 0.8 percent year-on-year and advanced by 1.2 percent for the ten-month …
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Melbourne welcomes low-cost carrier AirAsia X

13th November 2008

Melbourne Airport welcomes another airline with low-cost international carrier AirAsia X commencing services today with their inaugural flights to and from Melbourne. The long-haul budget …
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LOT Polish Airlines and Star Alliance set course for 2009

13th November 2008

The senior management of LOT Polish Airlines and Star Alliance recently agreed upon a joint action plan for 2009, during a meeting that took place …
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Airbus takes part in the European City of Science at the Grand Palais in Paris, from 14-16 November

13th November 2008

Airbus will be taking part in the European City of Science between 14 and 16 November 2008, at the Grand Palais in Paris. Airbus will …
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AirTran Airways Announces Changes to Checked Bag Policy

13th November 2008

AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced that the airline has modified its policy for checked bags. Effective November 12, …
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TAM reports October 2008 traffic

13th November 2008

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Air Wisconsin reports October 2008 traffic

13th November 2008

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Air Arabia confirms purchase of 10 additional Airbus A320 aircraft

12th November 2008

Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, announced today that it has signed a contract with …
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TRAVELLERS? TECHNOLOGY: WiFi flies free at Oakland

12th November 2008

Los Angeles-based FreeFi Networks has launched a free WiFi service at California’s Oakland International. It’s a move that will be welcomed by every business traveller …
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Air Berlin adds Dusseldorf-Jersey route

12th November 2008

With effect from the next summer flight schedule 2009, Air Berlin will for the first time be flying to the Channel Island of Jersey. Every …
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ExpressJet Announces Execution of All Labour Agreements

12th November 2008

ExpressJet announced today that it received final approval from all of the national offices for its labor unions to execute the new agreements recently ratified …