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New carrier among options to replace Adria: prime minister
Slovenia’s prime minister has hinted at a possible new carrier to replace Adria Airways, while refusing to offer financial support to the troubled airline as long as it remains under its current ownership.
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Shorts 330 crash crew had history of undisciplined landings
US investigators probing a fatal landing accident involving a Shorts 330 freighter have determined that the crew had a history of intentional procedural non-compliance during approach, including late turns, high descent rates and excessive manoeuvring.
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Aigle Azur to be liquidated after failing to secure buyers
French authorities are offering support to personnel of carrier Aigle Azur after a court decision to liquidate the troubled airline.
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In depthExtending our global reach through the ‘80s
The 1980s heralded a period of international expansion, but were also tinged with tragedy
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Adria plans to relaunch some routes on 30 September
Troubled Slovenian carrier Adria Airways is to restore some of its network on 30 September.
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NewsUSAF aims to double long-term JASSM production up to 10,000 units
The US Department of Defense (DoD) is increasing potential long-term production quantities of Lockheed Martin Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM) from a possible maximum of 4,900 to a possible maximum of 10,000.
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Air Greenland sets profit target after better first half
Air Greenland is expecting a full-year pre-tax profit of DKr70-80 million ($10-12 million), after cutting losses in the first half, during which it became wholly-owned by the Greenlandic government.
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Boeing CEO to testify before House lawmakers
Boeing chief executive Dennis Muilenburg will testify before the US House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on 30 October, addressing issues related to the 737 Max.
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OpinionWhy sentiment could not save Thomas Cook
Sentimentality has little place in the harsh realm of modern business. There might be an inescapable sense of injustice surrounding the Thomas Cook affair, a feeling that a company approaching its third century of trading deserved a break.
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OpinionWhy Boeing safety division must have power to act
One of Boeing’s many challenges in the wake of the twin 737 Max disasters is how the company should reshape its internal systems to ensure the errors that led to the crashes – whether of omission or commission – are not repeated.
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Airbus: Single-pilot freighters a step to airliner operations
The Airbus autonomous-airliner roadmap could see the technology pioneered with single-pilot operations of cargo aircraft, ahead of its introduction on passenger airliners.
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Adria warned that state cannot offer rescue aid
Slovenian operator Adria Airways is operating a minimal service as it continues to explore options for a financial rescue, although the country’s government has pointed out that its ability to assist the airline is limited.
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NewsAir France takes first A350-900
Air France has today taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900, one of 28 the SkyTeam carrier has on order.
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Stabiliser motor probed after Mango 737-800 trim incident
South African investigators are probing the service history of a horizontal stabiliser trim motor after a serious out-of-trim incident occurred to a Boeing 737-800 approaching cruise altitude.
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VAECO-ST Engineering component venture opens for business
A component joint venture between Vietnam Airlines Engineering Company (VAECO) and ST Engineering has officially launched in Vietnam.
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At least two drones used during Gatwick attack: police
London Gatwick operations were interrupted by at least two drones, prompting suspension of services, during a serious incursion on the airport last year, a police probe has determined.
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NewsFirst batch of C919 components begin production
Comac has commenced component production for the first batch of C919 aircraft to be delivered to its customers.
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LATAM to leave Oneworld alliance
Latin America group carrier LATAM Airlines Group plans to leave the Oneworld alliance.
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NewsK-FX CDR sets stage for prototype production
Seoul has completed the critical design review (CDR) of the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-X fighter, setting the stage for the rollout of a prototype in the first half of 2021.
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NewsBAE wins $2.7bn to retrofit laser guidance on 100,000+ rockets
BAE Systems won a $2.68 billion contract from US Naval Air System Command (NAVAIR) for an undisclosed number of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) II upgrade kits.