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Lockheed Martin claims both USAF hypersonic programmes
The US Air Force has selected Lockheed Martin to rapidly develop and field both new hypersonic missiles launched as a response to surprise developments in high-speed weapons by China and Russia, newly-released acquisition documents confirm.
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GAMA data shows flat business jet market
First-half business jet deliveries were flat year on year, while shipments of turboprop-powered aircraft climbed by nearly 10%, according to the latest figures from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.
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Air Transat and Flair Airlines sign deals with Aeroplan
Two more Canadian airlines have signed up to participate in the Aeroplan loyalty programme, moves that further distance Aeroplan from reliance on current primary partner Air Canada.
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Crashed Ju 52 operator set to resume flights
Swiss authorities are insisting that vintage aircraft operator JU-Air ensures its personnel are psychologically ready before resuming services, days after a fatal Junkers Ju 52 accident.
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Airbus delivered 63 A320-family jets in July
Airbus delivered 63 A320-family aircraft over the course of July, with the re-engined variants accounting for 44 of them.
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Mahan A300 struck tail during bounced landing
Iranian investigators have disclosed that a Mahan Air Airbus A300-600 crew did not execute a go-around during a bounced landing which subsequently involved a tail-strike.
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First Primera A321neo involved in Toronto fuel incident
Scandinavian carrier Primera Air’s first Airbus A321neo has been involved in a fuel emergency incident following a transatlantic service to Toronto.
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Urgent A380 flight measures aim to avert duct rupture
Airbus A380 operators have been ordered urgently to update the type’s flight manual with new procedures intended to prevent the risk of structural damage from bleed-duct rupture.
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Authorities probe Shanghai airports chief
The chairman of the Shanghai Airport Authority, Wu Jianrong, is being investigated by Chinese authorities.
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Airbus records single firm order during July
Airbus recorded just a single firm order during July, despite unveiling several agreements during the Farnborough air show.
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A220 starts contributing to Airbus delivery figures
Airbus has included the A220 in its monthly order backlog and delivery figures for the first time since acquiring the former Bombardier CSeries programme at the beginning of July.
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USAF reveals intentions to acquire light attack fighter fleet
After more than a year of flight demonstrations the US Air Force is formally moving the light attack aircraft experiment into the acquisitions phase, with the intention that it will award a production contract to Sierra Nevada Corporation or Textron Aviation in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019.
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Certification nears for Bombardier Global 7500
Bombardier has almost wrapped up certification flight testing on its ultra-long-range Global 7500 and expects to secure approval for the twinjet "shortly", ahead a first delivery later this year.
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Gulfstream delivers bespoke medevac G550 to Chinese operator
Gulfstream has handed over a G550 to a Chinese operator with a bespoke medical evacuation interior which the airframer claims "will revolutionise in-flight medical care".
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SR Technics to build new hangar in Malta
Swiss MRO provider SR Technics is to build a new hangar in Malta to expand base-maintenance operations on the Mediterranean island.
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Porter sees marketing gold in Aeroplan deal
Porter Airlines’ agreement with Aeroplan owner Aimia will bring the Toronto carrier substantial marketing heft and marks a shift by Aeroplan away from reliance on Air Canada and its Star Alliance affiliates, executives say.
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EgyptAir receives first A330-200P2F freighter
EgyptAir Cargo has taken delivery of the first Airbus A330-200 to be converted from passenger to freighter configuration.
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Swiss firm halts Ju 52 flights after fatal Alps crash
Swiss pleasure flights operator JU-Air has temporarily suspended operations after the fatal accident involving a Junkers Ju 52/3m in the Alps.
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BA chief complains of 'border farce' at Heathrow
British Airways chief executive Alex Cruz has warned that "unacceptable" queues for passengers arriving at London Heathrow airport pose a threat to the UK's post-Brexit aspirations.
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Iran Air chief: ATR deliveries are 'defeat' for US stance
Iran Air appears not to be giving up on the prospect of continuing with aircraft deliveries, despite the re-introduction of US government sanctions, following the simultaneous arrival of five more ATR 72-600s.