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First pilotless aircraft makes maiden flight in UK airspace
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 An unmanned BAE Systems' Jetstream aircraft known as 'The Flying Test Bed' has successfully completed its maiden flight, becoming the world's first unmanned flight across the UK shared...

BioFuelNet, Airbus and Air Canada partner to develop sustainable aviation fuels
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 BioFuelNet Canada has entered into an agreement with Airbus and Air Canada for the production of sustainable alternative jet...

FAA orders inspection of more than 1,000 Boeing 737 aircraft
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered an inspection of more than 1,000 Boeing twin-engine narrow-body 737 airliners for a faulty potential faulty part on the tail plane,...

Business jets demand in UK soars by 70% through 2007-11, says CTC Aviation
Thursday, March 28, 2013 Demand for executive jets in the UK surged by 70% between 2007 and 2011, compared with 2002-2006, according to research by aviation training and management solutions provider CTC...

UK announces £2bn investment in aerospace industry
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 The UK Government and aerospace industry have announced a long-term collaboration, involving about £2bn being invested to support the growth of the aerospace...

German researchers implement first project to measure helicopter engine noise
Friday, March 15, 2013 Researchers at German Aerospace Center, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt (DLR), have conducted a first acoustic measurement campaign in order to obtain noise measurements inside...

Italy's Livingston Compagnia Aerea signs deal for WheelTug Aircraft Drive Systems
Tuesday, March 05, 2013 Italian airline Livingston Compagnia Aerea has entered into slot purchase agreement to lease WheelTug aircraft drive systems for installation on its fleet of Airbus...

Japanese probe identifies cause of 787 Dreamliner fuel leak problems
Monday, February 25, 2013 Japanese regulators have identified the reasons for the fuel leaks and other problems that occurred on Japan Airlines' (JAL) 787 Dreamliner jets in January but are still investigating...

Jetstar Japan takes delivery of its first Sharklet-equipped A320
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 Jetstar Japan, a Japanese low-cost carrier, has received its first A320 aircraft fitted with Sharklet fuel-saving wing-tip...

FAA and Spain partner to promote sustainable alternative fuels
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has signed a declaration of cooperation with the Spanish Aviation Safety and Security Agency (AESA) to work jointly for the promotion of...

Nasa demonstrates practical mantaray-shaped hybrid wing design
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 Nasa has demonstrated a new manufacturing method to produce a practical mantaray-shaped hybrid wing, which could dramatically reduce fuel...

Kenya Airways takes delivery of Embraer E-190 jet
Wednesday, January 23, 2013 Kenya Airways has taken delivery of an E-190 airliner from Brazilian aeroplane manufacturer Embraer, making it the largest operator of the aircraft in...

Europe and other nations join US in grounding Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Thursday, January 17, 2013 Europe, Japan and India have followed the US in issuing a grounding order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners due to safety concerns, after battery problems caused Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) jet...

Two dead as helicopter collides with crane in Vauxhall, London
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 A helicopter has crashed into a crane in London, UK, killing two people and injuring a reported nine...

Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft delivery in China delayed over CAAC certification
Tuesday, January 08, 2013 Boeing's 787 Dreamliner has yet to receive approval from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), which has delayed the delivery of the mid-size wide-body, twin-engine airliner to...

FAA seeks additional inspections of Boeing 737 aircraft
Wednesday, January 02, 2013 The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered additional inspections of Boeing 737-300, 737-400 and 737-500 series aeroplanes in order to detect and rectify cracks along the top of...

B/E Aerospace secures four aircraft cabin interior contracts
Tuesday, December 11, 2012 B/E Aerospace, a US-based manufacturer of aircraft cabin interior products and distributor of aerospace fasteners and consumables, has secured four contracts worth approximately...

Turkish Airlines finalises firm order for 15 B777-300ER aircraft
Tuesday, December 11, 2012 Turkish Airlines has finalised its firm order worth $4.7bn with Boeing for 15 twin-engine 777-300ER airplanes, making it the airline’s largest order by value. ...

WestJet Airlines receives its 100th Boeing Next Generation 737
Monday, December 10, 2012 Canada-based low-cost carrier WestJet Airlines has taken delivery of its 100th Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 single-aisle...

Business jet demand in central Europe soars by nearly 300% in five years, says Hawker Beechcraft
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 Demand for executive jets in central Europe surged by 291% between 2007 and 2011, compared with 2002-2006, according to research by aircraft manufacturer Hawker...