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Chinese airlines count the cost of 737 Max grounding
The grounding of the troubled Boeing 737 Max will rack up losses of CNY4 billion ($579 million) for Chinese carriers by the end of June.
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FAA declines to commit to date for 737 Max return to service
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it is too early to commit to a date for when the Boeing 737 Max will return to service, as the regulator completes a day-long meeting with dozens of global aviation regulators to discuss the troubled aircraft.
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Faury defends Airbus forecasting after A380 disappointment
Airbus chief executive Guillaume Faury has defended the airframer’s forecast methodology, in the aftermath of the decision to terminate production of the A380.
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PICTURES: Albatross inspires Airbus flexible-tip demonstrator
Airbus has commenced testing of a scale model demonstrator intended to explore the benefits of hinged wing-tips to alleviate gust loads and consequently reduce aircraft structural weight.
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Honeywell Aspire 200 gains STC for Embraer Phenom 300
Honeywell Aerospace has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency supplemental type certificate approval for its Aspire 200 satellite communications system and GoDirect Router to be installed on the Embraer Phenom 300.
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EBAA stresses importance of empathy in crisis management plans
Criticism levelled at Boeing for its slow public response and apparent lack of empathy in the wake of the two fatal 737 Max crashes highlights the importance of reacting quickly and sensitively in the event of a crisis, European Business Aviation Association senior manager of communications Frederique Luca said today ...
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Jet Aviation partners with Collins Aerospace on ADS-B upgrades
Jet Aviation has signed an agreement with Collins Aerospace to buy 150 units of the GLU-2100 multi-mode receiver in preparation for performing avionics upgrades on Boeing BBJ 737 and 747 aircraft before the upcoming deadline for the ADS-B out mandate.
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P&WC on track with Falcon 6X engine testing
Pratt & Whitney Canada continues ramping PW800 production and says its PW812D will be ready for the Dassault Falcon 6X’s expected 2022 service entry.
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ANALYSIS: Lockheed closes in on LM-100J approval
Lockheed Martin is nearing certification for its LM-100J commercial freighter, with a little over a week of flight testing remaining.
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Chinese carriers ask Boeing for 737 Max compensation
The three largest Chinese airlines have formally asked for compensation from Boeing over the grounding of the troubled 737 Max.
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Paris Air Show 2019: Everything you need to know
The 53rd International Paris Air Show will take place from 17 to 23 June 2019 at the Exhibition Center of Le Bourget.
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CDB Aviation buys 11 A320s from FLY and Incline B
CDB Aviation will buy a portfolio of 11 Airbus A320s from BBAM-managed lessors FLY Leasing and Incline B Aviation.
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Viasat peers into future of onboard connectivity
With its Ka-band in-flight connectivity system now certificated for use on super-midsize business jets, satellite company Viasat is offering visitors to its stand a glimpse into the future of how it can enhance the onboard entertainment and working experience.
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Honeywell unveils new route optimisation technology
Honeywell Aerospace has unveiled new route optimisation technology to cover Eurocontrol routes, which will be incorporated into its GoDirect Flight Planning service.
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Collins performs first Stage IFE system line fit
Collins Aerospace has added a wired option to its Stage on-demand wireless in-flight entertainment product, and has for the first time carried out a line-fit installation of the system on a Dassault Falcon.
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ANALYSIS: Gulfstream aims to perfect portfolio with G600
The Gulfstream G600 felt like a rocket as it zipped south at nearly the speed of sound during a demonstration flight in March.
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Maturity gives Airbus price leverage over NMA: Scherer
Airbus has indicated that leeway on pricing is a strategic option open to the airframer in its effort to curb the competitive threat from Boeing’s proposed New Mid-size Airplane.
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Airbus hikes maximum take-off weight for A220
Airbus has increased the maximum take-off weight of the A220 by 2.2t.
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ANALYSIS: The five realities of Thailand's aerospace push
Thailand is poised to be a major hub for the aerospace industry, with advantages such as existing links to the automobile and electronics industry, and competitive wages.
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A220 helps take Airbus deliveries through 12,000 mark
Airbus has racked up 12,000 deliveries with the handover of the latest A220-100 to US operator Delta Air Lines.