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24.07.2010 2:00

Flightglobal fleet forecast China

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24.07.2010 2:00

Kestrel single-engine turboprop to be produced in Maine

The Kestrel single-engine turboprop, initially developed by Farnborough Aircraft, is to be produced in the US state of Maine by a new company headed by Cirrus Design co-founder and former chief Alan Klapmeier. Kestrel Aircraft Company (KAC) today announced it has selected Naval Air Station Brunswick, which will soon be decommissioned by the US Navy, to manufacture the Kestrel. Alan Klapmeier, who founded Cirrus in 1994 with his brother Dale and led the Minnesota-based manufacturer until he resigned last year, established KAC earlier this year. The composite Kestrel, which can be configured with six or seven seats, first flew in 2006 but efforts by previous owners to complete certification and launch production of the aircraft have since failed. KAC says it now plans to begin efforts this autumn at its Brunswick facility to complete the development and FAA certification process as well as begin initial production.

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24.07.2010 2:00

SkyExpress threatened with grounding over delays

Russia's federal air transport authority, Rosaviatsia, is threatening to ground budget airline SkyExpress over extensive delays to the carrier's flights. Every... [Read more]

24.07.2010 2:00

Hawaiian says Alohoa to Tokyo and Seoul

Key access to Tokyo's Haneda airport and new service to Seoul are cornerstones of Hawaiian Airlines' new strategic push into Asia, and the carrier is poised to further expand in the region. [Read more]

24.07.2010 2:00

FARNBOROUGH: Air Tractor sells anti-insurgent fighter to first customer

Texas-based Air Tractor has launched production of the AT-802U surveillance, precision strike and utility aircraft for an undisclosed foreign customer, chief designer Lee Jackson confirms. [Read more]

23.07.2010 2:00

FARNBOROUGH: Virgin America signs MoU for up to 60 A320s

Virgin America has signed a memorandum of understanding for up to 60 Airbus A320s. [Read more]

23.07.2010 2:00

FARNBOROUGH: General Atomics says Avenger ready for RAF

The next generation of Predator unmanned air vehicles is moving quickly through its scheduled test programme, says General Atomics Aeronautical Systems,... [Read more]

23.07.2010 2:00

FARNBOROUGH: Boeing to deliver first VIP versions of its newest widebodies by 2012

VIP versions of Boeing's latest two aircraft - the 747-8 and the 787 - will be flying presidents and royalty by 2012. [Read more]