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India agrees to buy French Rafale fighters
India has signed a deal to buy 36 Rafale fighter jets from France to rebuild its ageing fleet.India has signed a deal to buy 36 Rafale fighter jets from France to rebuild its ageing fleet.
Unions ground Alitalia flights from Rome's Fiumicino airport
More than 150 flights to and from Rome’s international Fiumicino airport were cancelled on Thursday (September 22) because of strike action.More than 150 flights to and from Rome’s international Fiumicino airport were cancelled on Thursday (September 22) because of strike action.
Rolls Royce engine problems on Boeing 787s cause disruption for ANA
Japan's ANA is grounding over 300 flights to fix corrosion problems with Rolls-Royce engines fitted to Boeing 787 Dreamliners.Japan's ANA is grounding over 300 flights to fix corrosion problems with Rolls-Royce engines fitted to Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
Here come the drones
Learn more about the enormous market potential of civilian jobs.Learn more about the enormous market potential of civilian jobs.
Solar plane completes fuel-free round the world flight
Solar Impulse 2 has completed the first around the world flight using nothing but the sun's energy.Solar Impulse 2 has completed the first around the world flight using nothing but the sun's energy.
"Completing a dream" Solar Impulse lands after fuel-free round-world-trip
The first round-the-world flight powered only by the sun has come full circle.The first round-the-world flight powered only by the sun has come full circle.
Solar-powered plane takes off on final leg of epic challenge
An aircraft – powered by solar energy – has left Egypt on the last leg of the first ever fuel-free flight around the world.An aircraft – powered by solar energy – has left Egypt on the last leg of the first ever fuel-free flight around the world.
Solar Impulse 2 touches down in Cairo in penultimate leg of historic tour
In the penultimate stage of an historic round-the-world tour, Solar Impulse 2 has landed in Cairo.In the penultimate stage of an historic round-the-world tour, Solar Impulse 2 has landed in Cairo.
Boeing and Airbus upbeat as Farnborough Airshow opens
Day one of the Farnborough Airshow brought a boost for Boeing as British Prime Minister David Cameron announced the purchase of nine of its Poseidon marine patrol planes as well as 50 Apache attack heDay one of the Farnborough Airshow brought a boost for Boeing as British Prime Minister David Cameron announced the purchase of nine of its Poseidon marine patrol planes as well as 50 Apache attack he
Iran to buy Boeing airliners
Iran has agreed a deal to buy 100 planes from US planemaker Boeing, according to the head of Iran’s Civil Aviation Organisation.Iran has agreed a deal to buy 100 planes from US planemaker Boeing, according to the head of Iran’s Civil Aviation Organisation.
Solar Impulse aircraft lands in Phoenix, Arizona
Solar Impulse has arrived in Phoenix, Arizona after successfully completing the tenth leg of its record-breaking bid to circle the globe. TheSolar Impulse has arrived in Phoenix, Arizona after successfully completing the tenth leg of its record-breaking bid to circle the globe. The
Morocco's aviation industry takes off
Morocco’s aeronautics and aviation industry is taking off, with more than 100 European and American companies attracted to the country – according to government…Morocco’s aeronautics and aviation industry is taking off, with more than 100 European and American companies attracted to the country – according to government…
Aero 2016: drones, aircraft parachutes and paragliding in a wheelchair
The Aero 2016 show in the German city of Friedrichshafen on the shores of Lake Constance was a success according to organisers. Some 30,000 visitorsThe Aero 2016 show in the German city of Friedrichshafen on the shores of Lake Constance was a success according to organisers. Some 30,000 visitors
Boeing to cut 4,500 jobs to reduce costs
US planemaker Boeing is to cut about 4,500 jobs by voluntary redundancies and leaving positions unfilled as it seeks further cut reductions in the face of fierce sales competition from Airbus.US planemaker Boeing is to cut about 4,500 jobs by voluntary redundancies and leaving positions unfilled as it seeks further cut reductions in the face of fierce sales competition from Airbus.
Airbus reverses A330 production tailoff, now has order backlog of 6,800 planes
Airbus, which has just announced record orders for 2015, is to boost production of its A330 planes partially reversing a previous decision to build fewer of the wide-body jets.Airbus, which has just announced record orders for 2015, is to boost production of its A330 planes partially reversing a previous decision to build fewer of the wide-body jets.
Boeing's new 737 MAX jet takes off on first flight
The fourth version of Boeing’s 737 jet has taken to the skies for the first time, in the US. The MAX aircraft features new engines fromThe fourth version of Boeing’s 737 jet has taken to the skies for the first time, in the US. The MAX aircraft features new engines from
Game of Drones at CES in Las Vegas
They may not yet be as common as phones or cars, but remote-controlled drones are definitely a force to be reckoned with. At the ConsumerThey may not yet be as common as phones or cars, but remote-controlled drones are definitely a force to be reckoned with. At the Consumer
Airbus beats Boeing in 2015 order race
European plane maker Airbus edged ahead of tis rival in the skies Boeing for new business last year. Figures from the Toulouse based company showedEuropean plane maker Airbus edged ahead of tis rival in the skies Boeing for new business last year. Figures from the Toulouse based company showed
US stealth destroyer Zumwalt underway for sea trial
The newest, largest and most technically advanced US destroyer is at sea for trails, commanded by Captain James Kirk. The US Navy has not taken theThe newest, largest and most technically advanced US destroyer is at sea for trails, commanded by Captain James Kirk. The US Navy has not taken the
Dubai Airshow 2015 - Highlights Day 3
A selection of footage from the 2015 Dubai Airshow.A selection of footage from the 2015 Dubai Airshow.
Dubai Airshow - Highlights Day 2
A selection of footage from the 2015 Dubai Airshow.A selection of footage from the 2015 Dubai Airshow.
Dubai Airshow 2015 - Highlights Day 1
A selection of the best footage from the 2015 Dubai Air Show.A selection of the best footage from the 2015 Dubai Air Show.
Civilian orders upstaged by demand for military planes at Dubai Air Show
A lack of civilian aircraft orders from Gulf region airlines characterised the 2015 Dubai Air Show, in marked contrast, to the 2013 event, whenA lack of civilian aircraft orders from Gulf region airlines characterised the 2015 Dubai Air Show, in marked contrast, to the 2013 event, when
UN agrees new global flight tracking procedures
A global deal has been reached to track flights to avoid a repeat of planes disappearing without a trace. The decision was taken at a UN conferenceA global deal has been reached to track flights to avoid a repeat of planes disappearing without a trace. The decision was taken at a UN conference
Dubai Airshow Live
Keep abreast of all the events as they take place live and direct from the United Arab EmiratesKeep abreast of all the events as they take place live and direct from the United Arab Emirates
A"single sky" for the Gulf States?
The Middle East – especially the Gulf – is a strategic location with significant transit volumes of air traffic. The region is both a destination andThe Middle East – especially the Gulf – is a strategic location with significant transit volumes of air traffic. The region is both a destination and
Emirates Milestones 1985-2015
1985 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum gives $10 million to the Emirates team start an airline in five months. Pakistan International1985 Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum gives $10 million to the Emirates team start an airline in five months. Pakistan International