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News
Tigerair Taiwan plans IPO
China Airlines has disclosed that it is preparing to list its low-cost subsidiary Tigerair Taiwan.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: 2018 freighter conversions rise on strong 767 work
Freighter conversions rose by 11% in 2018, with widebody conversions hitting their highest level since 2008.
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Ivory Coast orders single C295 transport
The Ivory Coast air force has finalised an order for a single Airbus Defence & Space C295 medium transport.
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PICTURES: Possible liveries for the British Airways 'retrojets'
Today’s revelation that British Airways is to unveil a Boeing 747-400 next month in the livery of predecessor carrier BOAC has teed the airline up for what promises to be an exciting year of celebration as it marks its centenary.
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Dassault snaps up ExecuJet MRO network
Dassault has snapped-up the ExecuJet chain of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities from business aviation services provider Luxaviation for an undisclosed sum.
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PICTURES: BA reveals 'BOAC' 747-400 retrojet; more to follow
British Airways will unveil a Boeing 747-400 "retrojet" next month adorned in the colours of its predecessor airline BOAC, as part of the airline's centenary celebrations.
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WNG Capital closes $345 million leasing fund
Operating lessor WNG Capital has disclosed the closing of a $345 million fund which will be used to invest in "late-life" narrowbodies.
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SMBC Aviation Capital adds 65 Airbus jets to orderbook
SMBC Aviation Capital has signed an agreement with Airbus for the purchase of 65 narrowbody aircraft in a deal valued at $7.4 billion at today’s list prices.
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PICTURE: Cebu Pacific takes first A321neo
Cebu Pacific has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo, after several rounds of delays.
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Three A380s involved in UK drone airprox incidents
Three Airbus A380 flights were involved in drone encounters within London terminal airspace over the space of two months last year, according to UK investigators.
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Bangkok Airways CEO resigns amid stock manipulation sanctions
The chief executive of Bangkok Airways has resigned his positions in the company following official sanctions that he was involved in a conspiracy to manipulate company stock.
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SriLankan looks to lease-out "unsuitable" A330-200
SriLankan Airlines is exploring options to sub-lease an Airbus A330-200 that has been sitting idle at Colombo's Bandaranaike International airport for over three months.
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Untrained youngster given control before fatal PA-28 crash
Swiss investigators have concluded that pilot of a Piper PA-28 handed control to a 14-year old enthusiast during a pleasure flight before the aircraft fatally crashed in the Alps near the Italian border.
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Airbus takes 'wait and see' response to Boeing's proposed NMA
Airbus's incoming chief executive feels no pressure for Airbus to scramble in response to Boeing's concept for a New Mid-market Airplane (NMA).
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Airbus incoming CEO Faury will follow Enders' lead
Airbus incoming chief executive Guillaume Faury intends to maintain a business-as-usual management approach during the early part of his tenure, following the path laid down by current CEO Tom Enders.
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Avianca Brazil holds on to GECAS A320s after court decision
Avianca Brazil will continue to operate 10 Airbus A320 family aircraft managed by GECAS, following a court hearing in a Brazil bankruptcy court today.
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USAF 3-D prints metal parts to keep F-22 repair cost down
For the first time, the US Air Force has 3-D printed and installed a replacement titanium part on a Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor as part of a greater effort to shrink repair costs and time.
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Combat aircraft market strong over next decade: report
The global combat aircraft market could be robust in the coming decade with the industry generating total revenue of $493.14 billion between 2017 and 2026.
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Airbus will keep A319 in production: Faury
The Airbus A319 is not going away – at least not yet.
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Opinion
OPINION: Can F-35 hit programme targets in 2019?
As years go, 2018 was about as good as it gets when casting a historical eye at the various trials and tribulations which have affected - and at times afflicted - the Lockheed Martin F-35 over the past decade or so.