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Naval Warfare
Naval modernisation accelerates amid geopolitical tension and tech evolution
The global naval market is undergoing a notable transformation, with growth driven by both escalating geopolitical tensions and the emergence of innovative technologies. Across NATO, but particularly in Europe, navies are accelerating modernisation efforts, spurred by renewed threats and persistent capability gaps.
Naval Warfare
Ireland steps up European defence co-operation in the face of Russian activity
Ireland is militarily neutral but has joined a European Union (EU) rapid reaction force and a European information sharing group.
Air Warfare
L3Harris moves forward with aerial, CUAS and software solutions
L3Harris Technologies is investing in new systems and software for maritime operations and modernising the US Navy’s fleet of MPAs
Defence Notes
New Zealand boosts defence spend to US$6.6 billion and vows increased closeness with Australia
This budget will be spent over the next four years and nearly doubles the country’s defence spending as part of GDP to 2%.
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Raytheon awarded $18 million for SLAMRAAM long-lead purchases
2nd March 2010
Raytheon Company's Surface Launched Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (SLAMRAAM) program has received approval from the US Army for long-lead purchases, not to exceed $18 million, …
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ELFAA members? passenger numbers grow 8.7% in 2009
2nd March 2010
The European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA) has announces that in 2009 its members carried 162.5 million passengers – an 8.7% increase on the previous …
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Air Southwest adds Oyster card deal to serve London-bound passengers
2nd March 2010
Air Southwest has launched a new customer service initiative with the sale of Visitor Oyster cards on all its flights into London, giving passengers quick …
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Porter begins Toronto?Myrtle Beach flights
1st March 2010
Porter Airlines has started its new seasonal service between Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, the only non-stop service between the …
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AirAsia takes KL?Taipei weekly frequency to nine
1st March 2010
AirAsia is to increase its Kuala Lumpur–Taiwan frequency to nine flights weekly from 15 April. Following the route’s successful launch last year, AirAsia continued to …
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Varsity Express begins services using business aviation handler at Edinburgh
1st March 2010
Scheduled passengers flying with Varsity Express between London Oxford and Edinburgh airports will be cared for at the Scottish capital’s airport by Greer Aviation, a …
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flydubai doubles GCC destinations to four
1st March 2010
flydubai has announced two new GCC routes to Kuwait City and Muscat, which will take the carrier’s network to thirteen routes, four of which now …
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Wizz Air fumes over Mal?v ?re-nationalisation?
1st March 2010
Wizz Air has declared that it is to call on the European Commission to investigate the Hungarian government’s decision to put financial resources into Malév, …
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AirTran signs up with AmEx OPEN
1st March 2010
AirTran Airways has announced a partnership with American Express OPEN and the OPEN Savings programme, with the deal being celebrated by OPEN Savings sponsoring free …
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SR Technics opens US sales office
1st March 2010
SR Technics has opened a sales office in Sunrise, Florida, to drive the expansion of its business in the Americas. Entering the American market is …
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Aer Arann adds four routes to the UK
1st March 2010
Aer Arann has announced a significant expansion to its network with the launch of four new routes to the UK direct from regional Irish airports. …
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Pinnacle gets its anticipated tax refund
26th February 2010
Pinnacle Airlines Corporation has received its 2009 federal income tax refund totalling approximately $38 million. The company also repaid a $10 million working capital loan …
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Swedish Helicopter units prepare for worldwide operations
26th February 2010
The first Swedish AgustaWestland AW109s - locally designated Hkp15 - have been modified in Italy ready for anti-piracy operations in Africa. The helicopters will then …
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Republic Airways orders 40 CSeries CS300s, with 40 options
25th February 2010
Republic Airways Holdings is to be the CSeries launch customer in North America having signed a deal for 40 CS300s, with options for up to …
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First Class for all American Eagle CRJ700s
25th February 2010
American Eagle Airlines is to begin First Class service on all of its Bombardier CRJ700s from 2 July this year. With the introduction of nine …
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AirAsia makes record profit in 2009
25th February 2010
Despite 2009 being regarded as the worst year in the history of the aviation industry, AirAsia has announced net profits of RM549 million for the …
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Southwest opts for Teledyne data distribution and loading IT
25th February 2010
Southwest Airlines has implemented Teledyne Controls’ LoadStar Server Enterprise (LSE) software and PMAT 2000 Portable Maintenance Access Terminal to support data distribution and loading across …
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Midwest announces two new routes from Kansas City
25th February 2010
Midwest Airlines is to launch nonstop service between Kansas City and both Columbus, Ohio and New Orleans. “Kansas City remains an important part of our …
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Ryanair adds Liverpool?Szczecin service
25th February 2010
Ryanair has announced a new route from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) to Szczecin in northeast Poland, with a twice weekly service starting on 21 …
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Naval modernisation accelerates amid geopolitical tension and tech evolution
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Ireland steps up European defence co-operation in the face of Russian activity
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L3Harris moves forward with aerial, CUAS and software solutions
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New Zealand boosts defence spend to US$6.6 billion and vows increased closeness with Australia
