Aircraft
Gallois rules out an EADS bid for the new US tanker competition
EADS has categorically ruled out any new bid for the US air Force's KC-X requirement - either acting alone or with a new partner . [Read more]
EASA suspects dual-engine icing in A330 incident
European safety regulators have identified another suspected dual-engine icing event, involving a Rolls-Royce-powered Airbus A330, and ordered precautionary. [Read more]
FAA fines American $787,500 for maintenance violations
Officials from the US FAA are seeking to collect $787,500 in fines from American Airlines for three instances of maintenance violations. The agency's. [Read more]
Service-ready 787 software tested ahead of TIA
Boeing is testing a service-ready 787 software load as part of its final steps toward the US FAA Type Inspection Authorisation (TIA), clearing the way for. [Read more]
IAE partners still grappling with engine offering for new narrowbodies
Pratt & Whitney stands ready to break away from its current partners in the International Aero Engines (IAE) consortium and offer its geared turbofan engine. [Read more]
Malaysia puts faith in King Airs
Malaysia is relying on Beechcraft King Air aircraft to fulfil its immediate needs for surveillance aircraft. The air force has four King Airs, that. [Read more]
Greek financial crisis prompts Defendory show postponement
The fragile state of the Greek economy has led to a decision to postpone this year's tri-service Defendory exhibition in Athens . [Read more]
Northrop/EADS KC-X no-bid produces transatlantic blowback
For nearly a decade the US Air Force has been trying to replace its Boeing 707-based KC-135 tanker fleet. A $35 billion, 179-aircraft procurement was always. [Read more]
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