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Opinion
OPINION: A380 needs more customers to match 747's longevity
When the time comes for Emirates Airline to bid adieu to the Airbus A380, let’s hope the double-decker deserves the sweet and sincere farewell that United Airlines gave the 747 for its final revenue flight on 7 November.
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PICTURES: EVA Air takes first 777 Freighter
EVA Air has taken delivery of its first Boeing 777 Freighter, as part of its fleet modernisation plan.
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Juneyao picks GEnx engines to power 787s
Juneyao Airlines has picked the General Electric GEnx-1B engines to power its 10 Boeing 787-9s on order.
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Top USN admiral warns Congress on aviation fleet
The US Navy’s commander of Naval Air Forces is sending a dire warning to Congress this week over the rampant cannibalisation of its fighter fleet could threaten the service’s ability to go to war.
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Allegiant phases out 757s and exits Hawaii
Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air has phased out its final Boeing 757-200s, marking an end to the carrier's Hawaii service.
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Paradise Papers thrust Isle of Man business jet registry into spotlight
The leak of financial documents – known as the Paradise Papers – has thrust the Isle of Man into the spotlight over its alleged role in helping customers to avoid paying duty (VAT) on business aircraft imported into the EU via the British Crown Dependency.
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Analysis
DUBAI: Emirates opens flight academy
They do not do things by half in Dubai, and Emirates’ new pilot academy is no exception. The centre, in the emerging “airport city” of Dubai South, has just admitted its first students and will be formally opened on day two of the air show. Designed to meet the fast-growing ...
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Investec finances Emirates' 100th A380
Investec arranged the sale-and-leaseback for Emirates' 100th A380, which the Dubai-based airline received on 3 November.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: The path to an A380 century at Emirates
The landmark delivery to Emirates of its 100th Airbus A380 this month marks a key milestone in a journey that has its roots at the very start of the superjumbo programme.
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RJ85 loses two engines after uncontained failure
South African investigators are to open a probe into an uncontained engine failure on a BAE Systems Avro RJ85 which also damaged the adjacent powerplant, leaving the jet with two functioning engines.
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Malaysia takes tentative step toward MPA acquisition
Malaysia appears to have taken a step closer to obtaining a maritime patrol aircraft following a recent budget allocation.
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China signs for 300 Boeing aircraft
Boeing and China Aviation Supplies Holding Company have signed an agreement for 300 aircraft in Beijing, as part of US president Donald Trump's visit to China.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: EVA to take a breather after aggressive growth
EVA Air has completed the first phase of its long-haul expansion following rapid growth into North America, and will now take time to formulate its strategy for the years ahead.
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Lawmakers add F-35s, keep JSTARS in proposed NDAA
US lawmakers are heating up President Donald Trump’s lukewarm defence budget, with a proposed $700 billion National Defence Authorisation Act that boosts the number of Lockheed Martin F-35s and maintains the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System recapitalisation.
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Aergen refinances HAIL 2016-1 with new deal
Aergen priced its second securitisation, HAIL 2017-1, on 7 November, sources say.
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Start-up plans World Airways revival with 787s, ULCC model
Serial start-up airline executive Ed Wegel has announced plans to re-launch former widebody freighter operator World Airways as a long-haul passenger carrying airline flying Boeing 787s using an ultra-low-cost model.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Understanding a potential GECAS sale
GECAS has for a long time been rumoured to be up for sale.
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Monarch administrators to appeal after unfavourable slots ruling
Administrators for Monarch Airlines plan to appeal a court decision dismissing their claim for the right to sell the collapsed UK leisure carrier's slots.
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USAF puts comms gateway for F-22 and F-35 back on shopping list
A communications system that can translate messages between the US Air Force’s most advanced and oldest fighters is back on the service’s expedited shopping list, according to a recent acquisition notice.
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GI takes delivery of second PC-12NG and plots expansion
Abu Dhabi charter operator GI Aviation has taken delivery of its second Pilatus PC-12NG single-engined turboprop, and is planning to launch an aircraft management programme to broaden its fleet and service offering.