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American to suspend Beijing route amid fall changes
American Airlines will suspend service to Beijing Capital from Chicago O'Hare in October, amid a number of network changes this fall.
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Spirit AeroSystems to acquire Asco Industries
Spirit AeroSystems has agreed to acquire SRIF, the parent company of family-owned Belgian aerostructure specialist Asco Industries, for a cash sum of $650 million.
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Japan yet to decide on P-1 fleet size
Japan has yet to reach a firm decision on the future size of its Kawasaki Heavy Industries P-1 maritime patrol aircraft fleet, or determine whether the surveillance asset could be exported to international buyers.
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China Southern trading premium margins for UK market share
China Southern Airlines will not be actively marketing its premium-economy cabin when it opens a new route to Wuhan from London this month.
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Brazil approves composite, swept propeller for King Air 350
Hartzell Propeller and Raisbeck Engineering have secured supplemental type certification (STC) from Brazil for a swept-blade turbofan propeller on the Beechcraft King Air 350 series.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Boeing pitches doubling navy's EA-18G Growler fleet
Stretched thinly by escort jamming responsibilities not only for its native US Navy, but also for the US Air Force and soon the US Marine Corps, the nation's 160-strong fleet of Boeing EA-18G Growlers may need to grow. That is the belief of the type's manufacturer, which is eyeing a ...
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R-R reviewing Trent 700 design after A330 birdstrike
Rolls-Royce is reviewing the design of some components of the Trent 700 engine following the investigation of a bridstrike an engine failure involving an AirAsia X A330-300 on 3 July 2017.
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Management autonomy promised to prospective Air India buyers
The Indian government has stated that the winning bidder for Air India will receive complete freedom in managing the carrier.
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Qantas orders six additional 787-9s as 747s set to leave
Qantas has firmed options on six additional Boeing 787-9s and announced that it will retire its 747 fleet by 2020.
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US plans to order up to 1,600 GBU-49 bombs for foreign F-35
The US military plans to order 1,400 to 1,600 Raytheon GBU-49 Enhanced Paveway bombs in the fourth quarter to distribute to certain foreign customers of the Lockheed Martin F-35, according to an acquisition notice released on 30 April.
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FAA broadens CFM56 inspection requirements with new AD
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a new airworthiness directive requiring airlines to inspect fan blades on more CFM International CFM56-7B engines.
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US approves AH-1Z attack helicopter sale to Bahrain
The US Department of State has approved the possible sale of 12 Bell AH-1Z attack helicopters to Bahrain.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Developing intuitive and smart technology for cockpit simulators
Gerhard Brunner is head of software development for AXIS flight training systems where he and his team develop robust, realistic and smart technology for cockpit simulators.
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Air Canada rolls out lie-flat seats on North American routes
Though Air Canada lost money in the first quarter, executives insist the company remains on an upward swing thanks largely to efforts to boost revenue from business travelers.
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Embraer Executive Jets 'coming out of the woods' after soft first quarter
Embraer Executive Jets recorded a 27% fall in revenues in the first quarter of 2018 as aircraft output fell, but the airframer is confident it will reach its delivery guidance for the year as sales activity gathers pace.
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MH370 hunt to make final push as weather window closes
Search teams hunting for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 are facing a closing weather window, with still no sign of the Boeing 777's wreckage.
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India expands Dhruv cockpit upgrade
Israel Aerospace Industries' Lahav division has received a follow-on contract to continue an avionics upgrade on the Indian armed forces' Hindustan Aeronautics Dhruv advanced light helicopters.
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DAE picks Turbine Services & Solutions for engine support
Abu Dhabi-based engine overhaul provider Turbine Services & Solutions has won a contract to service a range of powerplants for Dubai Aerospace Enterprise's leasing arm, DAE Capital.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: US Navy takes lead in bringing Stingray on board
A "Group 5" unmanned air system holds a special place in the US military's jargon. As the largest and most capable UAS in the inventory, the Group 5 fleet forms an exclusive club. For now, only three aircraft types in development or production are included: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems' MQ-9 ...
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Tigerair Australia pilots to take industrial action
Tigerair Australia flights may face disruption from 4-6 May as pilots take industrial action to resolve a deadlock over a pay dispute.