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Airplanes and material gains

When you board an airplane for a flight, do you ever consider what it is made of?

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Morocco flying high as aircraft manufacturers land in the hub

Daleen Hassan: “Nagoya is Japan’s hub for the aerospace industry.

Economy

BAE Systems to shed 2000 British jobs

In a severe blow to the UK manufacturing sector and skills pool BAE Systems is laying off 2000 workers.

USA

Bombardier promises to fight "absurd" 220% tax hike on US plane sales

Canada's Bombardier calls 220% US import tax penalty on its C-series planes "absurd", says legal battle will continue.

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China

Airbus opens new facility in China

A completion centre for the A330 jet will complement Airbus' sites in Tianjin as the company battles Boeing for the Chinese market.

United Kingdom

This historic WW1 plane is being lovingly restored

The world's first strategic bomber is getting a facelift.

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Flying a Falcon corporate jet

Peek inside this private jet cruiser worth 45 million euros

Economy

UK aviation sector eyes post-Brexit future

Britain has launched consultation over its long-term aviation strategy as it prepares the sector for life outside the European Union

Ecotech

Luxury in the sky

Visit the new luxury Qsuite by Qatar Airways in 360 degrees

Russia

Russia shows off its new fighter jet

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The solar-powered Zephyr that could fly forever

Discover Zephyr Endless flight, a project aiming to go on an 8000-metre-high voyage using only helium and the sun.

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The Hypersuit is 'a full-body joystick'

For day 6 of the Paris Air Show, we’re back at the Paris Air Lab but this time we’re going fully virtual.

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The Paris Air Show: In the loop the loop

As the public descend for the 5th day of the Paris Air Show we meet a pilot just before he takes off for an aerobatic spectacle to wow the crowds.

World

Take a tour of an ISIS-fighting navy helicopter

Step inside the NH90, a military helicopter that carries out search and rescue missions as well as military engagements.

World

Is this the world's most luxurious business class cabin?

It is even possible to fold two seats into a double bed.

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Peek inside this private jet cruiser worth 45 million euros

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be part of the elite, sipping champagne in a corporate jet?

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Inside an aerobatic flight: a 360 view from the cockpit

Experience what it's like to do harrowing loops high above the ground at the Paris Air Show.

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Agility is key for space sector

Europe's space sector was keen to show the world how agile it can be in the face of global competition for launch and satellite services at the Paris Air Show this year, another sign that the business

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The drone you can sit on and fly like a helicopter

Is it a drone? Is it a helicopter? No, it’s a Flike…a bit of both.

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ArianeGroup launched at Paris Air Show amidst fierce competition

Watch our exclusive interview with Alain Charmeau, head of the newly formed ArianeGroup