21 July 2014
UAE outlines plans for Arab’s first unmanned mission to Mars
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is planning launch an unmanned mission to Mars by 2021, marking the entry of the Arab world into space exploration.
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21 July 2014
Lockheed Martin to offer mission planning support to ISS
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract by Nasa to offer mission and flight crew operations support for the International Space Station (ISS) and future human space exploration.
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21 July 2014
Bell Helicopter signs deal for first two Bell 429s in Middle East
Textron’s subsidiary Bell Helicopter has signed a deal to sell the first two light twin-engine Bell 429s in the Middle East.
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20 July 2014
General Atomics completes second endurance flight of Predator B ER drone
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA‑ASI) has successfully completed the second endurance flight of its Predator B extended range (ER) remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), ending its Phase 1 flight test period.
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20 July 2014
US alleges Russia’s involvement in Malaysia Airlines crash
The US has accused Russia of providing rebels in eastern Ukraine with anti-aircraft systems, which shot down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 last week, killing 298 people.
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20 July 2014
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department to buy Bell 407GX helicopter
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is planning to sign a deal with Textron’s subsidiary Bell Helicopter to buy a Bell 407GX.
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17 July 2014
ASL Aviation to procure ten LM-100J Freighters
ASL Aviation Group has signed a letter of intent to purchase Lockheed Martin's ten LM-100J commercial freighters, a progress that would enable Lockheed to go ahead with certification of its...
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17 July 2014
Hong Kong Aviation Capital to buy 70 Airbus A320neo aircraft
Aircraft lessor Hong Kong Aviation Capital (HKAC) has placed an order with Airbus for 70 A320neo (new engine option) family airliners.
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17 July 2014
Nearly 300 dead in Malaysian plane crash in Ukraine
Malaysian Airlines' MH17 passenger jet has reportedly been shot down in the eastern, rebel-held Ukraine, killing 298 passengers on-board, just four months after the disappearance of flight MH370.
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16 July 2014
Airbus signs $11.8bn A320 aircraft order from SMBC Aviation
Ireland-based SMBC Aviation Capital has placed a $11.8bn order for 115 Airbus A320 family aircraft, said to be the largest ever single-aisle aircraft request by a leasing firm.