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NewsIndian navy receives first Hawk trainer
Hindustan Aeronautics has delivered its first locally-assembled Hawk jet trainer to new user the Indian navy ...
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Emirates begins parting out its A340-500s
Emirates has retired two of its 10 Airbus A340-500s, and is breaking one for spares, as sustained high fuel prices take their toll on operations of the four-engined aircraft.
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Pan Am to open simulator centre in Bangkok
Pan Am International Flight Academy has signed an agreement with Assumption University of Thailand to develop a flight simulator centre in Bangkok.
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NewsWaypoint data entry error led to 777's rapid descent
Incorrect data entry during a Boeing 777-300ER’s preparations for landing resulted in the crew’s having to deal with an unexpectedly rapid descent and a low-level approach into Melbourne.
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NewsEmirates working to finalise commercial terms for 777X order
Emirates is closing on a deal to be a launch customer for Boeing’s 777X but still has “a lot of work to do” around the commercial negotiations, says the airline’s president Tim Clark.
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Rolls-Royce and P&W ditch plan for narrowbody collaboration
Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney have abandoned plans for a joint venture to develop an engine to power future narrowbodies.
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NewsSplit Lufthansa widebody order includes firm 777X
Lufthansa has ordered 34 Boeing 777-9X aircraft and 25 Airbus A350-900s to replace its A340 and 747-400 long-haul fleets
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Xian Aircraft MA60 to receive type certification from Nepal
The Xian Aircraft MA60 is set to receive type certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), a move that will allow the Chinese-made turboprop to start flying in the country.
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NewsBoeing coy on 'enhancement' to 787-9 gear doors
Boeing is giving away little about a curious aspect of the new 787-9 observed as the aircraft departed on its maiden flight.
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NewsSingapore's F-15SGs achieve final operational capability
Singapore’s Boeing F-15SG fighter aircraft have achieved full operational capability [FOC] three and half years after the first deliveries.
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Boeing to cease C-17 production in 2015
Boeing will shutter the production line for its C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlifter in 2015, the company announced on 18 September.
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Airbus secures firm commitment for 100 A320neos from China
Airbus China says it has secured a firm commitment for at least 100 A320neos from Chinese customers, and that discussions for several hundreds more of the re-engined narrowbody are ongoing.
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NewsBoeing 787-9 lands after more than 5h first flight
The first Boeing 787-9 landed at Boeing Field in Seattle after a 5h 15min maiden flight today.
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NewsBoeing 787-9 takes off for maiden flight
The stretched Boeing 787-9 took off on its maiden flight from Paine Field in Everett, Washington, at 11:03 local time today.
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NewsFlydubai close to finalising order for 737 Max or A320neo
Flydubai is closing on an order for re-engined single-aisles, which it hopes to conclude in time for an announcement at November’s Dubai air show.
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ANALYSIS: New entrants shake up Canada's regional market
While the US regional market has seen the consolidation of many carriers into fewer companies over the last few years, the Canadian regional market is experiencing a different trend: diversification.
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Al Baker fires off warning to Boeing about continuing 787 problems
Qatar Airways is growing frustrated by the ongoing teething problems being suffered by its 787 fleet, warning Boeing that future orders could be in doubt unless remedies are quickly found.
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ANALYSIS: USA's regional airlines adapt to market changes
Regional airlines in the USA must adjust to a rapidly evolving market landscape, thanks to new FAA rules, while moving to larger jets and lower frequencies
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ANALYSIS: Still no heir to Concorde is apparent
A decade after Concorde’s sudden retirement in 2003, why does the introduction of a supersonic successor seem further away than ever?
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Republic to provide update on Frontier sale, Indigo seen as buyer
Republic Airways is expected to release more information about the pending sale of Frontier Airlines tomorrow, and a source says the buyer is private equity firm Indigo Partners.