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Lion 737 Max crew not alerted to sensor misalignment
Pilots of the Lion Air Boeing 737 Max 8 which crashed after take-off from Jakarta last year would not have received an alert regarding the disagreement between the angle-of-attack sensors, because the carrier had not selected an optional angle-of-attack indicator for its aircraft.
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Lion 737 Max inquiry uncertain over swapped sensor test
Investigators have been unable to conclude whether a replacement angle-of-attack sensor was properly tested after being fitted to the ill-fated Lion Air Boeing 737 Max 8 which crashed shortly after departure from Jakarta last year.
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USAF releases light attack RFI for ‘limited number’ of aircraft
The US Air Force (USAF) released its final request for proposal (RFI) for about half a dozen Textron Aviation AT-6 and Sierra Nevada /Embraer A-29 light attack aircraft.
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India's Spicejet eyes Ras Al-Khaimah base
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet will begin flights to Ras Al-Khaimah this December after striking a deal on plans to create an "aviation hub" at the UAE airport.
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FAA pulls licence of shop that repaired crashed 737 Max’s sensor
The US Federal Aviation Administration has revoked the aircraft repair station licence held by Xtra Aerospace, the Florida shop that repaired the angle-of-attack (AOA) indicator investigators say contributed to the 2018 crash of a Lion Air Boeing 737 Max. The FAA ordered that the shop’s licence be pulled on 25 ...
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OpinionWhy Gulfstream is right to think big with G700
Tom Wolfe called them Masters of the Universe in his 1987 novel The Bonfire of the Vanities – Wall Street plutocrats with wealth and influence to control every detail of their lives with a phone call, command, or flash of a credit card. For today’s Masters of the Universe – ...
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OpinionCan Qantas go the distance with Project Sunrise?
On paper, it shouldn’t work. Nonstop flight between the UK and Australia was certainly once a “holy grail” of air transport, and even that was an improvement on being a ludicrous prospect when antipodean travel was an endurance feat involving days in transit and a multitude of refuelling points.
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Airbus prioritises A400M in Asia-Pacific region
Airbus Defence & Space sees the A400M tactical transport as its top sales priority in the Asia-Pacific region, while also eyeing opportunities for tankers and support aircraft.
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ANALYSIS: Russian Helicopters looks for growth path around US sanctions
The Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, located in southern Siberia, has over its 80 year history produced hundreds of aircraft, from Lavochkin fighters to early Kamov helicopters – as well as more mundane items such as spoons, caskets and washing machines.
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Workshop overload threatens ADS-B fitting race
Aircraft owners seeking ADS-B upgrades face last-minute capacity crunch
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In depthHow the busiest oceanic airspace manages safety in a world first
Traffic crossing the North Atlantic is predicted to increase by 50% over the next decade, and the region already has the busiest oceanic airspace in the world by far. The technological response to address this air traffic management (ATM) capacity challenge is a world first.
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A220 excursion at Riga traced to asymmetric braking
Latvian investigators believe differential braking during a touchdown in gusting winds resulted in an Airbus A220-300 experiencing a runway excursion and a burst tyre at Riga.
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China Airlines to take A321neo batch from Air Lease
China Airlines has agreed to lease six Airbus A321neo twinjets under a new pact with US firm Air Lease.
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Boeing stresses 737 Max changes ahead of Lion crash report
Boeing has outlined some of the changes it is developing for the 737 Max ahead of the formal disclosure of investigators' final report on the crash of Lion Air flight 610.
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Jazeera terminal attracting third-party airline interest
Kuwaiti budget carrier Jazeera Airways is claiming interest from other carriers in using its newly-developed dedicated terminal at its Kuwait City airport base.
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Morson to close line-maintenance business
Morson Aircraft Engineering Services has decided to cease operations following the collapse of its largest customer, Thomas Cook Airlines.
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Inquiry probes 737's extended flight after engine failure
Czech investigators have detailed a serious incident in which a Smartwings Boeing 737-800 departing the Greek island of Samos continued its flight to Prague despite an engine failure as the aircraft reached cruise altitude.
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Alaska Q3 profit driven by Hawaii routes
Alaska Air Group reported a net profit of $322 million during the third quarter, compared to $217 million during the same quarter in 2018 as the company continues its aggressive cost management mentality.
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German navy calls for quick Sea Tiger contract signature
Germany needs a rapid acquisition of new naval helicopters under its Sea Tiger programme if the service is not to face a capability gap, the head of naval aviation and industry representatives have reaffirmed.
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South African MRO checks affected over 40 aircraft
Over 40 aircraft were affected by the South African civil aviation regulator's order to conduct verification checks following an audit of South African Airways' maintenance division.