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Artificial intelligence counters 'tower in cloud' at Heathrow
UK air navigation service NATS is adapting remote-tower technology, with the support of artificial intelligence, to enhance capacity management at London Heathrow’s control tower.
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JAL to debut A350-900 on Haneda-Fukuoka route
Japan Airlines has scheduled its Airbus A350-900 to fly on the Tokyo Haneda-Fukuoka route from September.
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Western Sydney airport issues EOI for terminal designs
The selection process for an architect to design the passenger terminal at the upcoming Western Sydney airport has kicked off.
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AirAsia retaliates against MAHB lawsuit with MYR400m claim
AirAsia and AirAsia X have filed motions to have a MYR36.4 million ($8.8 million) lawsuit brought against them by Malaysia Airports (MAHB) over unpaid passenger service fees struck out, and made a separate MYR400 million claim against the airport operator.
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ANA confirms discussions with PAL, but no investment deal yet
All Nippon Airways has confirmed that it is in discussions on a possible investment in Philippine Airlines’ parent company, but has not sealed a deal to become its strategic partner.
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UTC's profits rise as P&W's GTF deliveries surge
A near doubling of Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan deliveries and strong demand for aircraft systems helped push United Technologies' 2018 profit up 16% year-over-year to $5.3 billion.
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Cobham 146 freighter takes off with tail-stand attached
Australian investigators are probing an incident in which a BAe 146-300 freighter crew unintentionally took off with the jet’s tail-stand still attached.
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Volaris to add US destinations amid optimistic outlook
Mexico's Volaris plans to add new US destinations this year as it sees transborder demand recover with recent strengthening of the Mexican peso, even as the airline expects to turn in an operating loss for 2018.
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NewsJapanese airlines claim top spots as Asia’s most on-time airlines in 2018
The industry’s most comprehensive on-time analysis recognises Japan Airlines (JAL) as the Asia-Pacific’s most on-time mainline airline for the seventh year running, and ANA as the most on-time airline network in the region.
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NewsPICTURES: Boeing unveils 777X cabin design
Boeing has released images of its 777X's cabin and disclosed design changes it says will make the aircraft's cabin more comfortable than that of the current-generation 777.
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Boeing's electric air taxi prototype takes flight
Boeing has successfully completed the first flight of an in-development autonomous air vehicle, a step forward in Boeing's race to develop an aircraft capable of providing commercially viable intra-urban air transportation.
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KlasJet expands VIP airliner fleet as group demand soars
Lithuanian operator KlasJet will boost its VIP airliner fleet this year as three refurbished Boeing 737-500s – acquired in 2018 – enter service over the coming months. The Vilnius-based operator is also preparing to acquire four more refurbished narrowbodies in 2019.
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United aircraft deliveries to hit post-merger high in 2019
United Airlines will take delivery of 40 mainline aircraft in 2019, its highest in a single year since its merger with Continental Airlines nearly a decade ago.
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NewsPoland to update Mi-24 helicopter fleet
Poland has advanced plans to modernise its fleet of Mil Mi-24 attack helicopters operated by the nation's army aviation branch.
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Space debris poses threat to UK and French air force operations
Modern armed forces could cope with the loss of some space-based capabilities, but disabling orbiting assets would be a "game-changer" in the areas of imaging, positioning and ballistic missiles.
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NewsPortugal eyes contracted M-346 fleet for training need
Portugal is exploring the possibility of contracting advanced jet training for its air force pilots to an external provider that would acquire Leonardo M-346s for the operation.
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IndiGo's PW1100G engines 'well within safety limits': airline
Modifications to the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofan engines that power IndiGo's Airbus A320neo aircraft are under way, the Indian low-cost carrier has confirmed.
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JetSuiteX looks to double ERJ-135 fleet by year-end
Premium US charter company JetSuite plans to more than double its fleet of Embraer ERJ-135LRs before the end of the year to cater for booming demand for its JetSuiteX public charter service.
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Nordic Aviation Capital names new marketing chief
Regional jet lessor Nordic Aviation Capital has promoted Mathieu Duquesnoy to the role of chief marketing officer.
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Alleged Aeroflot hijacker had no weapon or blood-alcohol
No explosives or weapons have been found after an Aeroflot aircraft diverted to Khanty-Mansiysk following an alleged attempted hijacking.