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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Oslo biofuel success points to global aviation potential
Eighteen months ago, Oslo Airport became the first international gateway to offer jet biofuel as a refuelling option to airlines through its main fuel system
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: US climate reversal cast shadow over aviation's emissions scheme
US president Donald Trump’s announcement in June that the world’s second-biggest greenhouse gas emitter was to withdraw from the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change may have been no great surprise, though it was certainly disappointing to many. But inasmuch as Trump has underscored his credentials as climate-change sceptic-in-chief, he ...
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Abu Dhabi removed from US electronics ban list
US authorities have removed Abu Dhabi from a list of airports subject to stringent security measures covering electronic devices on US-bound flights.
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Lion Air and Wings Air launch 10 new services
Lion Air and Wings Air launched 10 new domestic services from 1 July.
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Tianjin Airlines plans expansion from Chongqing
Tianjin Airlines has set up a new base at Chongqing, with plans to launch more services out of the city.
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Pilot shortage leads Horizon to cancel 6% of August flights
A shortage of pilots has led US regional carrier Horizon Air to cancel a significant number of flights this summer, including some 6% of the airline's flights in August, parent company Alaska Air Group confirms.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: IAG’s head of strategy Robert Boyle discusses Level
When IAG decided to develop its new long-haul, low-cost airline Level, its head of strategy Robert Boyle says the airline group focused on how to attract Europe’s millennials with an attractive low ticket price packaged in a way that would engage them in the “excitement” of long distance travel.
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LHT gets ready for 787 heavy checks
Lufthansa Technik will establish Boeing 787 base maintenance capabilities at its Irish facility in Shannon.
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Norway prepares for first naval deployment of NH90 helicopter
Norway has again offered thinly veiled criticism of the NH Industries NH90 NFH maritime helicopter, deliveries of which are running 10 years behind schedule.
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Opinion
OPINION: Industry must walk before it runs
Aside from the excitement of the 737 Max 10 launch, the recent Paris air show was notable for the sense that the industry is already growing weary from aggressive programme ramp-ups.
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Opinion
OPINION: American has justifiable questions over Qatar investment
Like him or loathe him, there is never a dull moment with Qatar Airways chief Akbar Al Baker around.
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News
Bell Helicopter secures Chinese 100-unit order for 407GXP
Bell Helicopter has secured a firm order from China’s Shaanxi Helicopter for 100 407GXPs, converting a tentative agreement signed in 2016.
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PICTURE: Novair receives first A321neo
Swedish charter operator Novair has become the third carrier to receive an Airbus A321neo.
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EASA proposes A380 free-fall gear check after Emirates incident
Europe's safety authority is proposing checks on the gravity-extension system on Airbus A380 landing-gear following an incident involving an Emirates flight to Dubai.
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IndiGo keen to acquire Air India
The parent company of India's largest low-cost carrier, IndiGo, has formally expressed an interest in taking a stake in Air India.
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BOC Aviation orders four 787-9s for lease to Air Europa
BOC Aviation has placed an order for four Boeing 787-9s and will be leased to Spanish carrier Air Europa.
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Norwegian takes first two 737 Max 8s
Norwegian took delivery of its first two Boeing 737 Max 8s today, with the aircraft due to enter service on transatlantic flights in July.
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Germany and Norway sign up to European A330 tanker pool
Germany and Norway have officially signed up to an effort led by European NATO members to jointly acquire and operate a pool of up to 11 Airbus Defence & Space A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transports (MRTT).
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US special operators add new munition to air-launched arsenal
US special operations aircraft will be equipped with a newly-developed, guided munition developed by an Alabama-based company with a growing portfolio of sophisticated weapons and vehicle systems.
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Norwegian 'very interested' in Boeing NMA: CEO
Norwegian is "very interested" in Boeing's proposed New Midsize Airplane design, says chief executive Bjorn Kjos.