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AirAsia confirms multiple bidders for aircraft and leasing assets
AirAsia has confirmed that it has been approached by 13 potential purchasers for some of its aircraft and its aircraft leasing business, including US fund Castlelake.
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GAO: US Navy and Marine Corps aircraft readiness declined since 2011
US Navy and Marine Corps aircraft availability has continued to suffer and decline since 2011 due to old age, poor depot maintenance and parts shortages, among other issues.
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Canada cuts pilot duty times and extends required rest periods
Transport Canada has cut maximum on-duty periods for pilots and tweaked pilot rest requirements in a move regulators describe as more-closely aligning Canadian rules with international standards.
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CBO: US Air Force funding too little to replace aging aircraft
The US Air Force’s average funding level in recent years is too little to replace, on a one-for-one basis, aging aircraft with new aircraft in the coming decades.
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VIDEO: Virgin Galactic tourism close as it edges nearer to space?
Virgin Galactic's epic journey to the edge of space looks to be at least ending its preliminary testing phase. Flying from its base at Mojave, California, the company's SpaceShipTwo rocket-powered glider reached a top speed of Mach 2.9 and altitude of 271,268ft – or 82.7km (51.4 miles) – with a ...
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American unveils new summer service for 2019
American Airlines will launch service on 18 routes in 2019, with most of them seasonal flights that will operate in the summer.
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Omega to compete for US Air Force commercial tanker service
Omega Aerial Refueling Services is considering buying new aircraft and pulling old ones out of storage in order to meet the US Air Force's interest in adding commercial tanker services.
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ANALYSIS: Sun Country shifts to fleet ownership in cost overhaul
Minnesota-based Sun Country Airlines plans to have at least 40% of its fleet on capital leases or under direct ownership, as it moves away from operating leases under an extensive plan to overhaul costs following a change in ownership earlier this year.
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IATA hopeful of minimal disruption from Brexit cutover
Airline body IATA is optimistic that the relevant governments will take the necessary steps to ensure continuity of air services after the UK's scheduled departure from the European Union on 29 March 2019.
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European MALE RPAS clear to begin development phase
Programme partners Airbus Defence & Space, Dassault Aviation and Leonardo have completed the system preliminary design review for a planned European medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS).
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Germany orders seven SAR-roled H145 helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has received an order from Germany for seven search and rescue-configured H145 light-twins to replace its current fleet of elderly Bell UH-1Ds.
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ATR wins aftermarket support deal from Bahamasair
ATR has been contracted to provide component and propeller maintenance for Bahamasair's turboprops.
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PICTURES: Airbus unveils ANA A380 with turtle-themed livery
Airbus has shared images of All Nippon Airways' first A380 adorned with a "unique livery" after 21 days in the manufacturer's Hamburg paintshop.
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VIDEO & PICTURES: Emirates receives its last 777-300ER
Dubai carrier Emirates has taken delivery of its last on-order Boeing 777-300ER.
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TAP seals maintenance pact for Leap engines
TAP Portugal has joined a maintenance network for CFM International Leap-1A engines, having started its own operations with the powerplant.
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HondaJet Elite receives Japan certification
The Honda Aircraft HA-420 HondaJet Elite has received type certification from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB), clearing the way for light twin to operate in Japan.
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Russian Helicopters eyes India component work for Ka-226T
Russian Helicopters has plans for the indigenisation of Kamov Ka-226T components in India, but awaits a signed contract before moving to the next stage of the 197 rotorcraft acquisition for the country's army and air force.
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ACG moves to repossess jets from Avianca Brazil
Aviation Capital Group has moved to repossess eight Airbus A320s and one A319 that were leased to embattled carrier Avianca Brazil.
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Strikes withdrawn as Air NZ lands new deal with unions
The threat of a strike by Air New Zealand aircraft maintenance and logistics staff in the lead-up to Christmas has been averted after the airline struck a new deal with two unions.
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Washington Dulles and American talk new flights
The operator of Washington Dulles and American Airlines are discussing new flights, even as the mainline carrier prepares to expand at Ronald Reagan Washington National.