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Gulfstream G450 Sets Speed Record Between Tokyo and Hong Kong

July 14th, 2010 by admin, Comments Off on Gulfstream G450 Sets Speed Record Between Tokyo and Hong Kong

SAVANNAH, Ga. – A large-cabin, long-range Gulfstream G450 business jet recently established a city-pair speed record between Tokyo and Hong Kong.

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Conciliation Commissioner to Oversee Air Transat Pilot Negotiations

July 14th, 2010 by admin, Comments Off on Conciliation Commissioner to Oversee Air Transat Pilot Negotiations

MONTREAL – The Air Line Pilots Association, International, representing pilots employed by Air Transat, a division of Transat A.T., announced today that a conciliation commissioner was appointed to oversee negotiations between Air Transat pilots and their employer.

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Air China’s Fleet Revamping in Top Gear

July 14th, 2010 by admin, Comments Off on Air China’s Fleet Revamping in Top Gear

BEIJING – Building a strong fleet is seen as one of the most important strategies in a carrier’s growth. To seek its competitive edge in the global airline market, Air China is pressing ahead with its plan to introduce wide-bodied airliners to its fleet and make its fleet more efficient

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Bombardier at Farnborough International Airshow 2010

July 14th, 2010 by admin, Comments Off on Bombardier at Farnborough International Airshow 2010

MONTREAL – Bombardier Aerospace returns to the Farnborough International Airshow with four of its innovative and industry-leading aircraft.

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Bombardier Builds First Manufacturing Validation Unit for Learjet 85 Aircraft

July 13th, 2010 by admin, Comments Off on Bombardier Builds First Manufacturing Validation Unit for Learjet 85 Aircraft

MONTREAL, QC – Bombardier Aerospace today announced it has reached another significant Learjet 85 aircraft program milestone, having successfully built the first all-composite manufacturing validation unit for the aircraft’s pressure fuselage section.

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Taranis Unmanned Combat Aircraft Thunders Into View

July 13th, 2010 by admin, Comments Off on Taranis Unmanned Combat Aircraft Thunders Into View

WARTON, UK – A prototype unmanned combat aircraft of the future, Taranis, has been unveiled by the UK Ministry of Defence for the first time today.
Named after the Celtic god of thunder, the concept demonstrator will test the possibility of developing the first ever autonomous stealthy Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle that would ultimately be capable […]

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Flybe and Air France Announce Landmark Tie-up

July 13th, 2010 by admin, Comments Off on Flybe and Air France Announce Landmark Tie-up

Flybe and Air France, have today announced plans to implement this autumn, an extensive commercial relationship in a move that will benefit the interests of their customers and the communities they serve.

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Lockheed Martin Delivers First Mid-Life Upgrade P-3 Orion

July 13th, 2010 by admin, Comments Off on Lockheed Martin Delivers First Mid-Life Upgrade P-3 Orion

GREENVILLE, S.C. – The first Lockheed Martin P-3 Orion with new Mid-Life Upgrade enhancements was delivered to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials in ceremonies here today.

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Insufficient Rudder Control Cited As Probable Cause Of 2008 Denver Runway Accident

July 13th, 2010 by admin, Comments Off on Insufficient Rudder Control Cited As Probable Cause Of 2008 Denver Runway Accident

WASHINGTON, DC – The National Transportation Safety Board today determined that the probable cause of the 2008 Continental Airlines flight 1404 runway excursion accident was the captain’s cessation of rudder input, which was needed to maintain directional control of the airplane

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Red Bull Cancels Another Air Race

July 13th, 2010 by admin, Comments Off on Red Bull Cancels Another Air Race

The Red Bull Air Race in Budapest has been cancelled this year due to lengthy delays in the permissions process, the organization announced with regret today.

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