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A380 operators told to check for trailing-edge cracks
Airbus A380 operators are set to be instructed to check for cracks in the trailing edge, and trailing-edge devices, of the double-deck type.
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NewsCanada's first C295 gains air force livery
The first of 16 Airbus Defence & Space C295 search and rescue aircraft on order for the Royal Canadian Air Force has received its service markings.
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Ethiopian 767 suffers uncontained engine failure at Dakar
One of Ethiopian Airlines' Boeing 767-300ERs has suffered an apparent uncontained engine failure during departure from the Senegalese capital Dakar.
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False ILS signal lured ERJ-145 crew into Swedish airprox
Pilots of a BMI Regional Embraer ERJ-145 were caught out by false ILS signals before the jet was involved in a serious airprox incident with a light aircraft during approach to Norrkoping airport last year.
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NewsExpress cargo operator Atran adds extra 737-800BCF
Russian express airline Atran has added another freighter to its fleet as it continues adding capacity to cater for an “e-commerce bonanza”.
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ATR to deliver STOL version from 2022
Turboprop manufacturer ATR has formally launched development of a short take-off and landing version of the ATR 42-600.
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UK travel agent Hays picks up Thomas Cook outlets
Collapsed leisure firm Thomas Cook Group's UK retail operations have been acquired by Hays Travel, which claims to be the country's largest independent travel agent.
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NewsGlobal 7500 breaks business aircraft range record
Bombardier’s Global 7500 has completed an 8,225nm (15,230km) nonstop flight, which the manufacturer bills as “the longest city-pair flown by a purpose-built business aircraft”.
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Manila to return 7 UH-1s to service with Japanese spares
The Philippine Air Force will use spare parts donated by Japan to help return seven UH-1 utility helicopters to service.
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Flight-test PD-14 engines edge towards MC-21 installation
Flight-testing of the Irkut MC-21 with the Russian-built Aviadvigatel PD-14 engine is set to commence next year, although the initial powerplants have yet to be moved to the assembly line.
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ARJ21 shines in weak September for Asia-Pacific deliveries
Airlines in the Asia-Pacific received 33 of the 91 new commercial airliners delivered during September, as the absence of Boeing 737 deliveries weighed on overall numbers.
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Avolon continued to grow portfolio in Q3
Aircraft lessor Avolon's portfolio grew to 527 aircraft at the end of September, up 3% year-on-year as it delivered eight new jets.
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Air Lease deliveries fall slightly in Q3
Air Lease Corporation invested $1.5 billion in new aircraft during the quarter ended 30 September, down from the $1.6 billion in the second quarter as it took delivery of fewer aircraft.
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Boeing's Q3 deliveries sag on 737 Max grounding
Boeing's deliveries of large jet aircraft slipped to just 63 in the third quarter of 2019, down 67% year-over-year thanks largely to the grounding of the 737 Max, the company reports on 8 October.
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Wow Air’s new owner now plans December relaunch
The planned relaunch of Icelandic low-cost carrier Wow Air has been delayed until December, according to a statement provided by the owner of the shuttered airlines’ assets, though many questions about the effort’s feasibility remain unanswered. The 8 October statement from Michele Ballarin, chair of Virginia-based USAerospace Associates, does not ...
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Boeing bets on space with Virgin Galactic investment
Boeing will invest $20 million in Virgin Galactic to "broaden commercial space access and transform global travel technologies" the companies announced on 8 October. Both companies have discussed the potential for super-fast commercial flight through hypersonic aircraft or flight through space.
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Boeing military aircraft deliveries jump 114% in Q3
Boeing Defense, Space & Security delivered 77 military aircraft in the third quarter of FY2019, a 114% jump over the number of aircraft the company delivered in the second quarter, as the company appears to continue to play catch up on orders delayed by quality issues.
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Pilot shortage hitting UK business aviation sector
A growing shortage of business jet pilots in the UK is hitting aircraft sales and creating challenges for local owners and operators who are struggling to source crews.
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Dassault delivers first Rafale to India
New Delhi has taken delivery of its first four Dassault Rafales, completing a decades long odyssey to obtain a new fighter.
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Adria figures reveal growing financial pressure on carrier
Slovenian flag-carrier Adria Airways' latest full-year figures have revealed the extent of the financial pressure on the airline which collapsed at the end of September.