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Icelandair takes some of its Max 8s out of service
Icelandair has joined the group of European carriers which are suspending Boeing 737 Max 8 operations.
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Several US politicians urge 737 Max grounding
The Federal Aviation Administration is facing political opposition to its handling of concerns about the Boeing 737 Max, with several lawmakers urging a grounding of the type.
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Lithium risk revives cargo-hold conversion mandate
European safety regulators are proposing regulatory changes which would require operators of aircraft with Class D cargo or baggage compartments to convert them to a higher fire-resistant standard.
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Norwegian opts to ground 737 Max
Norwegian has suspended operations with Boeing 737 Max jets, as regulatory pressure on the twinjet type continues to build.
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HAI: Helicopter industry sees positive signs amid utility push
Helicopter industry executives believe the market is showing signs of life, while also driving demand for multirole rotorcraft, despite ongoing lacklustre sales.
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UK authorities order halt to 737 Max operations
UK civil aviation regulators have ordered a temporary suspension of Boeing 737 Max operations in the country, becoming the latest authority to implement measures against the type.
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NewsPoland eyes F-35 for Harpia requirement
Warsaw has prioritised its Harpia fighter programme as part of a new technical modernisation plan for its armed forces, while its aged RAC MiG-29s remain grounded following a 4 March crash.
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NewsFinal Citation X+ delivered after 22-year run
FlightGlobal can reveal that Textron Aviation quietly delivered the final Cessna Citation X+ in late 2018, ending a 22-year, 339-unit run for the high-speed business jet and its Citation X predecessor.
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Ju-Air banned from operating commercial Ju 52 flights
Swiss regulators have banned Junkers Ju 52 operator Ju-Air from conducting commercial passenger flights with the fleet, although it will be permitted to offer private flights for club members.
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Russian authority refrains from taking 737 Max measures
Russia’s civil aviation authority has refrained from any action over the Boeing 737 Max 8, but has pointed out that the sole operator of the type previously enhanced crew training on specific characteristics of the twinjet.
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DLR to develop digital MRO processes at new lab
German aerospace research centre DLR is to open a new Hamburg laboratory focused on the development of future aircraft maintenance processes.
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Malaysia mulls options for struggling flag carrier
Malaysia prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has reportedly said that he is studying options for the country’s flag carrier, including whether shut it down, sell it off, or to put in more investment.
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Singapore ban affects all 737 Max variants
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore has banned all variants of the Boeing 737 Max aircraft from operating into and out of Singapore, in light of two fatal accidents involving the 737 Max 8 in less than five months.
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GKN to further automate production of A330neo wing sections
Aerostructures manufacturer GKN Aerospace intends to further automate wing component production, building on its use of robotic technology for the assembly of Airbus A330neo outer wingboxes.
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737 Max jets banned from flying to Australia
Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has temporarily suspended Boeing 737 Max aircraft from operating flights to and from Australia.
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A380 modification ends need for power-cycle resets
Airbus has developed a modification for A380s that addresses an internal timer issue which required operators periodically to recycle the type’s power systems.
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Jet Airways denies receiving new credit facility
Jet Airways has denied recent Indian media reports claiming that it had secured a new R20.5 billion ($295 million) credit facility from Punjab National Bank (PNB).
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Cebu Pacific to build Clark and Cebu hubs
Cebu Pacific Air will expand its network out of Clark and Cebu this year, as it seeks to build on those two hubs.
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IATA sees softer air cargo market growth in 2019
IATA sees geopolitical factors denting demand for air cargo during 2019, and forecasts just 2% growth for the entire year.
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More than a third of global 737 Max fleet grounded
More than 30% of the global fleet of Boeing 737 Max aircraft are now grounded due to safety concerns, following the crash of two almost brand new Max 8s less than five months apart.