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Israeli air force preparing new UAV roadmap
The Israeli air force is working on a master plan that will determine the shape of its unmanned air vehicle squadrons for the next 15 years.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Why US ATC overhaul might actually happen
Aviation observers and policy experts say the current push to corporatise ATC may actually have the broad support needed to pass into law.
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FlyHonda launches HondaJet shared ownership programme
Start-up company FlyHonda has launched Europe’s first private shared-ownership programme, targeted at pilots looking to fly a HondaJet without taking on the full acquisition cost.
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INSIGHT FROM FLIGHTGLOBAL: Airline Market Outlook June 2017
Read our monthly market outlook that covers regional analysis on planned capacity growth, airline passenger traffic and share prices, plus jet kerosene spot prices.
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PICTURES: EasyJet takes first A320neo
UK budget carrier EasyJet has today taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo, powered by CFM International Leap-1A engines, at a ceremony in Toulouse.
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ANALYSIS: How Airbus managed a six-variant A320neo test campaign
The first flight of the Airbus A319neo in March marked the beginning of the end of a flight-test programme that has already lasted almost 36 months and will ultimately culminate in six new A320-family variants being cleared for service.
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ANALYSIS: Airbus gearing up for A400M export push
Europe's A400M tactical transport programme will achieve a milestone later this year, when Airbus Defence & Space hands over its 50th production example of the "Atlas".
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INSIGHT FROM FLIGHTGLOBAL: Widebody sales - Airbus v Boeing
In the twin-aisle sector, the Airbus A330neo and A350 are head-to-head with Boeing’s 787 and 777X. Flight Fleets Analyzer data shows how the market splits.
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Limited room for consolidation among Chinese airlines: Fitch
Fitch Ratings sees limited room for consolidation among Chinese airlines, since the country's big four players together with their subsidiaries and associates, already have a 90% share of the market.
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Boeing to cut 50 executives in defence shuffle
Boeing is eliminating 50 executive positions from its defense, space and security security as part of an effort to limit a layer of bureaucratic management.
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PICTURE: Airbus rolls out first painted Delta A350
Delta Air Lines first Airbus A350-900 has rolled out of the paint shop in Toulouse, with the carrier planning to debut the aircraft on flights from October.
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Alitalia files for US bankruptcy protection
Alitalia has filed for bankruptcy protection in a US court, temporarily safeguarding its stateside operations and assets from creditors as it is offered for sale in Italy.
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Satcom Direct signs connectivity deal with TAG Aviation
Aeronautical communications provider Satcom Direct (SD) has been appointed by TAG Aviation UK to incorporate new inflight connectivity services across its high-end business aircraft fleet.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Pauls Calitis, senior vice-president airBaltic
Pauls Calitis is senior vice-president, Flight Operations for Latvian low-cost carrier airBaltic
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Textron Aviation makes milestone Cessna CJ-series delivery
Textron Aviation has delivered the 2,000th Cessna Citation CJ-series business jet, following the handover on 31 May of a CJ3+ to a private owner and long-standing Cessna customer.
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Elbit's SkyStriker to make Paris air show debut
Elbit Systems will use the Paris air show to display its new SkyStriker loitering weapon system, which is believed to be the first member of a family of such products.
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GMF AeroAsia delays Batam facility launch by a year
GMF AeroAsia's Batam facility launch date has been pushed back by a year following an extended feasibility study.
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INSIGHT FROM FLIGHTGLOBAL: Boeing dreams big
As the latest and largest 787 variant makes its international air show debut at Paris, we highlight the newest Dreamliner’s key market indicators; data from Flight Fleets Analyzer.
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Everbright Financial Leasing signs for 30 C919s
Everbright Financial Leasing has signed a purchase framework agreement with Comac for 30 C919s.
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PARIS: P-8 heads for smooth transition
Patrol Squadron Four (VP4) at US Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island, Washington became an operational P-8 squadron after achieving its safe for flight certification 5 May.