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Flybondi seeks more routes as it grows market share
Argentina’s low-cost startup Flybondi has surpassed Andes Lineas Aereas as the country’s third largest airline, and is seeking 361 potential new route authorities to secure its long-term expansion.
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Boeing set to deliver first KC-46 aerial tanker to USAF in October
After more than a decade of production delays and disputes, Boeing reached an agreement with the US Air Force to deliver its first KC-46 Pegasus tanker in October 2018.
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General Atomics conducts successful lightning tests on MQ-9B
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems successfully conducted lightning tests on its second full-scale MQ-9B SkyGuardian at its facility in Poway, California in May 2018.
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Avianca revives plan for regional airline
Avianca has revived plans to launch a regional carrier with its fleet of ATR 72 turboprops, and will base the airline in Bogota.
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Bidders line up for Tokyo's AH-X contest
Airbus Helicopters and Bell have both expressed interest in bidding for Japan's emerging AH-X attack helicopter contest.
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Bell targets Asia-Pacific attack helicopter opportunities
Bell is eyeing a number of attack helicopter requirements in the Asia-Pacific as it looks to win further export deals for its AH-1Z Viper.
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NewsDelta orders 20 replacement CRJ900s
Delta Air Lines has ordered 20 Bombardier CRJ900s to replace older regional jets in its feeder fleet.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: H175 SAR delivery offers lift to programme
Delivery ceremonies in the aviation industry are not all created equal. An airline spending billions of dollars on a new fleet demands razzmatazz and a lavish lunch, while in the rotary wing world, where list prices are many orders of magnitude lower, you might expect a few speeches and then ...
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American closes 737 Max sale-and-leaseback with Orix
American Airlines has closed a sale-and-leaseback for a Boeing 737 Max 8 with Orix Aviation, Flight Fleets Analyzer shows.
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PICTURE: Jet Airways leases India's first 737 Max from GECAS
Indian carrier Jet Airways has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max 8 on lease from GECAS.
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Malaysia Airlines drops high-density plan for A380s
Malaysia Airlines has dropped plans to retrofit its six Airbus A380s to a high-density seat configuration for pilgrimage flights.
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Thai Airways to end Koh Samui service
Thai Airways International will end its twice-daily Bangkok-Koh Samui service on 2 September.
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AirAsia again refutes India corruption allegations
The AirAsia Group has again refuted any wrongdoing in its dealings with the Indian government over its AirAsia India unit, following allegations of corruption made in a first information report registered by the Indian police.
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Thai air force takes third VIP Superjet 100
Sukhoi Civil Aircraft (SCAC) has delivered the third and final VIP-configured Superjet 100 to the Royal Thai Air Force, from a 2014 order for the bespoke narrowbody, also known as the Sukhoi Business Jet.
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USAF set to begin dual mode ramjet design for hypersonic vehicle
The US Air Force has set plans to begin the competitive phase of a plan to develop a dual mode ramjet for a new class of missiles and aircraft with top speeds over Mach 3.
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US lawmakers intensify efforts to block F-35 delivery to Turkey
Moves by the US Senate and members of the House of Representatives to block the sale of the Lockheed Martin F-35 to Turkey have intensified, increasing tensions with between the US and Turkey.
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Flair to establish hub in Edmonton
Canadian startup Flair Airlines will increasingly center its flight network at Edmonton and intends to move its headquarters to the city in the coming months.
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A330neo arrives at Lisbon as route-proving begins
Airbus's third test-flight A330-900, carrying the colours of launch operator TAP Portugal, has landed in Lisbon after commencing the initial stage of route-proving flights.
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Part-privatisation being considered for Ethiopian Airlines: chief
Ethiopia's government is examining the possibility of selling part of the flag carrier to one or more African states.
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Victor launches frequent flyer programme in quest for top spot
Online charter marketplace Victor has launched what is believed to be the first points-based frequent flyer programme for the ad hoc charter market, as it seeks to become the first port of call for web-based business aircraft travel.