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ANALYSIS: German military wrestles with aircraft availability
Germany is struggling to maintain the operational readiness of its military aircraft inventory, as obsolescence issues and challenges around the introduction of new platforms combine to diminish front-line availability.
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NAC buys four CityJet CRJ900s
Danish lessor Nordic Aviation Capital has completed a sale-and-leaseback deal covering four Bombardier CRJ900s with CityJet.
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NewsSuper Hornet upgrade takes off with life-extension
Boeing is to advance a planned service life-extension programme for the US Navy's F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, with the company having been contracted to perform work on an initial four aircraft.
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Jordan, Qatar to acquire DB-110 reconnaissance pods
Jordan and Qatar have been confirmed as new customers for United Technologies Aerospace Systems' DB-110 tactical reconnaissance pod, under deals worth a combined $51.2 million.
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Med-View refurbishes 767 cabin
UK-based Mac Interiors is nearing completion of a Boeing 767 cabin upgrade for Nigerian carrier Med-View Airlines.
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Modified King Airs to boost Kuwaiti defences
Kuwait has secured approval to advance a possible intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) fleet acquisition comprising four modified Beechcraft King Air 350ERs.
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More A380s of interest to IAG but prices 'ridiculous': chief
IAG chief executive Willie Walsh is interested in purchasing more Airbus A380s but "wouldn't waste 10 second on it" based on prices he has seen.
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Hendell plans to double PC-12 fleet as demand soars
Hendell Aviation, Europe’s largest commercial operator of the Pilatus PC-12, plans to more than double its fleet by the end of the year, as demand for the single-engined turboprop continues to grow across the region.
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Brexit situation 'stark' but UK could remain in EU: Ryanair chief
Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary today acknowledged a "somewhat stark" situation as the UK moves towards its exit from the European Union, and highlighted that the Irish carrier's ownership structure would need to be addressed in the event of a "hard Brexit".
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Cebu Pacific still optimistic on long-haul
Cebu Pacific Air is still optimistic on long-haul low-cost and confident that the model can work on certain routes, despite pulling out of three long-haul routes last year.
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Raising charges will threaten Changi's hub status: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is warning that Singapore Changi Airport's status as a premier hub could be affected in the near future as the airport prepares to increase its aeronautical fees.
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EASA details proposed CFM56 blade checks on 737s
European safety specialists are proposing a check on fan blades on CFM International CFM56 engines fitted to Boeing 737s.
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CAAC bars eight carriers from adding flights into China
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has barred eight carriers from adding scheduled services, charters and making new route applications into China for the next few months.
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Boeing unlikely to resume passenger 767 production
Boeing is unlikely to resume production of the passenger version of the 767-300ER, even as airlines look to meet fleet needs until the possible New Mid-market Aircraft (NMA) comes on the market in the next decade.
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ACG taps Ex-Im alums for new finance team
Aviation Capital Group has hired three US Export-Import Bank alumni to lead its new aircraft financing solutions group.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Rising traffic feeds Georgia's hub ambitions
Georgia was once an important point on the historic Silk Road trade route linking China with Europe. Now the country has ambitions to develop itself once more as a transit hub – this time on the back of a burgeoning aviation market.
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Bedek launches engine-leasing unit
Israel Aerospace Industries' Bedek division has launched a new engine-leasing department.
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Bell moves closer to next civil helicopter launch
Bell’s next new civil helicopter is moving forward in early development, but remains in the pre-launch phase, says Mitch Snyder, chief executive of the Fort Worth-based manufacturer.
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Airbus launches three-month US sales tour for H160
Airbus has launched a three-month sales tour with the second prototype of the H160 as the medium-twin programme moves closer to first delivery early next year.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Aircraft retirement wave poses challenges for recyclers
Aircraft recyclers are expecting a rise in retirements, after a decline in recent years as airlines held on to ageing equipment amid healthy traffic and low oil prices.