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Aircraft leasing companies are steadily building momentum for sales of the recently launched 787-10, with GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) completing an order for 10 787-10s and ALC finalising an order for 30 787-10s. ALC has also confirmed three 787-9s. The new 787-10, launched in June 2013, will extend and complement the 787 family, carrying

Eurocopter’s Brazilian subsidiary Helibras has successfully completed flight testing of a chaff and flare countermeasures dispensing system for EC725 helicopters, completing a first-of-its-kind system integration project in Brazil and marking a key phase in Eurocopter’s contract to supply 50 Super Puma/Cougar family rotorcraft to the Brazilian armed forces. Six flights were performed with the self-protection

The Australian Airports Association (AAA) has presented its annual National Airport Industry Awards recognising the contributions and achievements of AAA member organisations and individuals over the last 12 months. There were 41 nominations across three award categories: the Individual Award for Airport Excellence, Corporate Project of the Year and Airport of the Year. This content

Just days after it delivered the last C-17 for the US Air Force, Boeing has announced the closure of its production line for the airlifter in 2015. “Ending C-17 production was a very difficult but necessary decision,” said Dennis Muilenburg, CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security. This content is available exclusively to Australian Aviation

The 2013 RAAA Meeting and Convention will be held at the Palmer Coolum Resort, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, from October 9 to 11. The RAAA Convention brings people together from around Australia and internationally, and provides a platform for delegates to hear from and speak with industry leaders and professionals, heads of government departments and agencies,

The Netherlands government has formally selected the F-35 to replace its fleet of F-16s, agreeing to purchase 37 of the new generation aircraft in what culminates a lengthy assessment, the decision based on creating a “a high-tech, future-oriented air force”. In a statement announcing the selection, the government said: “From a military operational perspective the