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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

Cassidian congratulates the Spanish Air Force for the achievement of one of its pilots in reaching 1,000 flight hours in the ...

Commander D. Miguel Ángel Roqué de Santiago became the first Spanish Air Force pilot to fly 1,000 hours in the Eurofighter aircraft during an air defence training sortie over the Alboran Sea. Commander Roqué, a native of Calahorra (La Rioja), arrived in …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

BOC Aviation orders 50 A320 Family aircraft, including 25 NEO

BOC Aviation, the Singapore-based aircraft leasing subsidiary of Bank of China, has placed a new firm order, signed in December 2012, for the purchase of 50 A320 Family aircraft including 25 NEOs. The order comprises A320 and A321 variants of both engine …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

Egypt signs repeat order for six additional C295 aircraft

Airbus Military has received an order for six additional C295 transport aircraft from the Egyptian Air Force, bringing the Egyptian Air Force’s C295 fleet to a total of 12 aircraft. This third batch of aircraft plus the associated spares and support …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

Cassidian celebrates the tenth anniversary of the Beijing Just Top network in China

Beijing Just Top NetCom and the Beijing Government Shared TETRA Network have celebrated their tenth anniversary. This first government-shared TETRA network in China was developed and installed by Cassidian ten years ago and has been operated since then by …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

Airbus Military delivers first two C295 to Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan has taken delivery of the first two C295 transport aircraft that it ordered last year, marking Airbus Military´s entry into the CIS regional market. The aircraft, the first two on firm contract and a further six on options to be progressively …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

LIAT becomes new ATR customer in the Caribbean region

ATR and the Caribbean carrier Leeward Islands Air Transport Services (LIAT) today announced the signature of an agreement for the purchase of a total of three 48-seats ATR 42-600s. The deal also includes options for two 68-seat ATR 72-600, and is valued at …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

Eurocopter delivers Beijing Capital Helicopter’s first EC135 P2+ helicopter

A ceremony was held on January 15th in Beijing, where the President of Beijing Capital Helicopter, Mr. Xu Li Dong, accepted the Eurocopter EC135 P2+. Beijing Capital Helicopter will begin operating the new helicopter during the upcoming Lunar New Year …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

Airbus beats order target and sets new company delivery records

Airbus delivered a company record of 588 aircraft to 89 customers (17 new) and exceeded its order target of 650 by winning 914 gross orders. These orders include 305 CEO, 478 NEO, 82 A330/A340s, 40 A350 XWB and nine A380s. Airbus’ backlog sets a new …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

New Airbus aircraft list prices for 2013

Airbus has increased the average list prices of its aircraft by 3.6 per cent. The new pricing is effective from January 1st 2013. The 3.6 per cent price increase has been calculated according to Airbus’ standard escalation formula over the January 2012 to …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

Airbus boosts revenue potential of A321neo with new cabin options

Airbus is offering airlines brand new options for configuring the generous floor space offered by the A321neo. These allow more flexibility and thus increase the number of seats at the same comfort standard. In addition, the maximum exit limit is raised …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

Cassidian TETRA radio equipment certified for German BOS digital radio network

THR9 (c) Cassidian THR9 (c) Cassidian Cassidian's TETRA radio equipment has passed all the interoperability tests required for its planned use in the German BOS (Security Authorities and Organisations) digital radio network, and was certified by the …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

Astrium and Thales Alenia Space to build BADR-7 for ARABSAT

ARABSAT has finalized the mission definition for BADR-7 and confirmed the in-orbit delivery contract to the consortium of Astrium and Thales Alenia Space which has already started building the new satellite. Astrium and Thales Alenia Space are jointly …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

Cassidian TETRA achieves first multi-vendor TEDS compatibility

Cassidian's TETRA System Release 6 has become the first on the market to work with other vendors' TEDS (TETRA Enhanced Data Service) terminals. Following the completion of official TEDS interoperability testing in late 2012, Cassidian TETRA was …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

Cebu Pacific Air takes delivery of its first A320 with Sharklets

Cebu Pacific Air took delivery of its first A320 equipped with Sharklets today during a ceremony in Manila, becoming the first operator of the new fuel-saving wing tip devices in the Philippines. Sharklets are newly designed wing-tip devices allowing …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

Eric Chen

Eric Chen, Airbus China President (c) Airbus Eric Chen, Airbus China President (c) Airbus Eric Chen has become president of Airbus China effective January 1, 2013, responsible for Airbus' overall activities in the PRC, including sales, marketing, …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

New Top Management appointed at Airbus China

On 1st January 2013, Eric Chen has become President of Airbus China, responsible for Airbus’ overall activities in the People’s Republic of China, including business development, commercial activities, customer services and industrial cooperation. Eric …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

A new “eye” for the Leopard

The Attica thermal imaging device from Cassidian Optronics significantly enhances the fighting capabilities of tanks as well as crew safety. (c) Cassidian Optronics The Attica thermal imaging device from Cassidian Optronics significantly enhances the …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:04 GMT

Rafael González-Ripoll

Rafael González-Ripoll, Airbus China Chief Operating Officer (COO) (c) Airbus Rafael González-Ripoll, Airbus China Chief Operating Officer (COO) (c) Airbus Rafael González-Ripoll was appointed Airbus China Chief Operating Officer (COO) on 1st January 2013 …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:04 GMT

ATR: delivery and turnover records in 2012

In 2012 ATR recorded its highest turnover, 1.44 billion dollars. The turboprop aircraft manufacturer also achieved a record annual delivery level of 64 aircraft, an increase of 18% over 2011 deliveries. To these results can be added the sale in 2012 of 115 …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:04 GMT

Eurocopter España’s first-assembled NH90 helicopter takes flight

Following the two NH90 GSPA prototypes manufactured in Marignane (France), which are currently in Spain for the testing and certification campaign of the Spanish version, the NH90 GSPA03 will be the first helicopter to be delivered to the Spanish Army …

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