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Flydubai firms order for 175 737 Max jets
Budget carrier Flydubai has finalized a commitment for 175 737 Max aircraft first announced at the 2017 Dubai Air Show, the largest single-aisle jet order in Middle East history.
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PICTURES: Sukhoi starts testing first Superjet with 'Saberlets'
A Sukhoi Superjet 100 flew on 21 December with the first installed “saberlets” on both wingtips to enter the flight test phase of the certification campaign, Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) says.
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PICTURE: Mauritania Airlines delivery marks African debut for 737 Max
Mauritania Airlines International has become the first African operator of the Boeing 737 Max.
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Commerce Department sides with Boeing on CSeries tariff
The US Commerce Department announced on 20 December that Bombardier CS100s ordered by Delta Air Lines could face a 292.21% tariff if they cross into the USA in a partially or fully assembled state.
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NewsDelta ends 747 farewell tour with Minneapolis homecoming
Delta Air Lines concluded its farewell tour for the Boeing 747 at Minneapolis/St Paul International airport today, a fitting finale for the queen of the skies at the former home of Northwest Airlines.
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Opinion
OPINION: Singapore's cabin shines, but will it sell more A380s?
The plight currently facing Airbus on its A380 programme is neatly – although perhaps inadvertently – summed up by customer Singapore Airlines (SIA).
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MTU seeks weight savings in future compressor design
Windtunnel tests have begun in Germany as part of a project seeking to improve engine compressor efficiency in an effort to reduce the weight of future powerplants.
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PICTURES: Italian carrier Neos receives first 787-9
Italian leisure carrier Neos took delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 on 18 December.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: US 747s bow out with final Delta flight
Delta Air Lines' final regularly scheduled Boeing 747 flight lands today, ending the 47-year run for the queen of the skies at US passenger carriers.
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NewsDelta, Bombardier renegotiating delivery clause in CS100 deal
Delta Air Lines has asked Bombardier to guarantee all 75 CS100s ordered in April 2016 will be assembled in Mobile, Alabama, instead of Canada, a top airline executive says.
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Boeing defends 100-150 seat market interest during trade hearing
Despite Bombardier’s claims to the contrary, Boeing’s top commercial executive defended the company’s interests in the 100-150-seat market and the availability of production slots for the 737 Max 7 in testimony on 18 December in an International Trade Commission hearing.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: The year in review, 2017's top stories in aerospace
Time and tide may wait for no man, but man doth have archives – which may not wind back the clock but do make for a time machine of sorts. Herewith, a selection of 2017 Flight International highlights
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PICTURE: Second C919 makes two-hour first flight
The second Comac C919 prototype completed a two-hour maiden sortie on 17 December.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: New Airbus commercial boss Faury is strong choice for role
For close watchers of Airbus Helicopters, Guilluame Faury's rise to the top of Airbus commercial will come as little surprise.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Delta cost control efforts crystallise for 2018
Delta Air Lines is tightening its focus on cost control in 2018, after seeing unit costs rise as much as 5% this year.
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ANALYSIS: Inside Brooklands Museum's new old aircraft factory
Many countries have renowned air museums. Few if any – until now – have set out to explain the history of aircraft design and manufacturing. The new Brooklands Aircraft Factory – part of a £10.7 million facelift of the aviation and motor racing heritage centre in Weybridge, just outside London ...
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Enders says 'fresh minds' needed to lead Airbus
Airbus chief executive Tom Enders says "fresh minds" are needed to take the company through the period from 2020, as he confirmed he would not seek to extend his mandate past April 2019.
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Second C919 to take first flight 'imminently'
The second Comac C919 prototype will take its first flight imminently, in-line with the original target of an end-2017 maiden sortie.
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Airbus's Bregier to step down, Enders not seeking CEO extension
Airbus commercial aircraft president Fabrice Bregier is to step down in February next year, to be succeeded by Airbus Helicopters chief Guillaume Faury.
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India's Tata to manufacture Leap engine components
General Electric (GE) has partnered with Indian conglomerate Tata Sons to manufacture CFM International Leap engine components in India.