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First Airbus A321LR completes hot weather tests in SharjahAirbus’ first A321LR has completed a set of hot weather tests at Sharjah International Airport. The hot weather tests, which began on March 27, were performed to check the aircraft’s systems’ behaviour with a foc More… |
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EDM’s training simulators pass site acceptance testsUK-based EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, announced that its suite of cabin crew training simulators for Cathay Pacific have passed their site acceptance tests (SATs). More… |
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EDM’s two trainers for Cathay Pacific pass testsUK-based EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, has reported that the two cabin emergency evacuation trainers (CEETs) it manufactured for Cathay Pacific have passed their factory acceptan More… |
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WHO backs genetic modification trials in Zika fightThe World Health Organization (WHO) called on Friday for pilot projects to test two experimental ways to curb Zika-carrying mosquitoes, including testing the release of genetically modified insects and bacteria that stop their eggs hatching. More… |
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Checks on metal hip implants soughtMost British patients with all-metal artificial hips should be followed up for life with annual tests to check for problems, Britain's medical regulator said on Tuesday. Patients with large-head implants should have blood tests to che More… |
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UN atom chief urges stress tests in 18 monthsThe UN nuclear chief called on Monday for national safety tests on all the world's reactors within 18 months, followed by international inspections to help prevent any repeat of Japan's atomic crisis three months ago. Yukiya Amano, opening More… |
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Kuwait Energy announces new oil finds in EgyptKuwait Energy Company said it struck two new oil discoveries in Shebl-1 and Shebl East-1 wells in Egypt's Western Desert, bringing the total to 11. The initial tests showed a combined production capacity of 2,100 barrels per day (bpd), More… |
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Iran doing final tests at nuke plantIran is conducting final tests at its first nuclear power plant and it is expected to start generating electricity in the next two months, Iranian media said on Monday. Meant to be the first of a network of nuclear power stations Iran says More… |
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New Dubai airport to begin cargo operationsThe new Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International was cleared to commence cargo operations on June 27 after it passed a series of operational tests conducted during its first 'live' flight. Emirates Flight EK9883, a Boeing 777 f More… |
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Unified GCC food tests on trackUnified guidelines for monitoring food quality in the GCC countries have been implemented on a trial basis, according to a top health official. The move is a prelude to full implementation towards the end of the year, Health Ministry Publi More… |
