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Polish VIP aircraft acquisition runs into difficulties
Poland has rejected the two shortlisted bidders for a VIP aircraft tender citing procedural errors and cost issues with their offers.
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LIMA: KAI pitches T-50 for future Malaysia trainer, attack role
Korea Aerospace Industies (KAI) is promoting its T-50 advanced jet trainer, light attack aircraft to Kuala Lumpur.
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LIMA: Airbus hopes for H130 breakthrough in Malaysia
Airbus Helicopters is making a push to sell its first H130 single-engined helicopter in Malaysia, while continuing to eye opportunities for additional military helicopters.
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LIMA: Ruag eyes Do228NG sales, builds local MRO capabilities
Swiss aerospace firm Ruag is working on opportunities to sell its Do228NG aircraft in Malaysia, as it also increases its MRO presence in the country.
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LIMA: Malaysia receives fourth A400M transport
The Royal Malaysian Air Force has taken delivery of its fourth and final Airbus Defence & Space A400M transport aircraft, as the European firms eyes other regional opportunities.
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LIMA: Airod hands over first upgraded S-61 Nuri
Airod has officially handed over the first upgraded Sikorsky S-61A-4 Nuri transport helicopter, and sees the type remaining in service until 2025.
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Lockheed and NASA move toward design review for supersonic X-plane
Lockheed Martin should complete a preliminary design review of its quiet supersonic X-plane by June and will move onto a critical design review with NASA, a Skunk Works programme lead says.
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Bombardier CS100 test aircraft 'ready' for London City validation
Bombardier's second CSeries flight test vehicle (FTV-2) has arrived at London, where the aircraft is to undergo validation for operation at London City airport.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: US electronics ban to affect 18,000 daily passengers
The US government's latest air travel security measures could impact nearly 18,000 daily passengers travelling on some 50 routes to the USA from the Middle East and Africa, according to schedule data reviewed by FlightGlobal.
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When it comes to staff shortages, don’t forget the cabin crew
The industry’s pilot shortage is receiving much attention, but airlines must also address the risk of failing to secure top talent further back in the aircraft as the job-market advantage swings towards candidates, writes Sam Sprules, director at AeroProfessional
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NewsTecnam delivers 200th P2006T to Poland's Bartolini Air
Tecnam’s P2006T piston-twin reached a programme milestone on 10 March, with the handover of the 200th unit to Polish flight training academy and long-time customer Bartolini Air.
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Russia developing unmanned Forpost-M
Russia is to develop a new unmanned air vehicle based on the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Searcher 2 that was built under licence by a local company.
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Leonardo fears US domestic politics will scupper T-X bid
As the battle for the US Air Force’s T-X trainer programme heats up, Italy’s Leonardo fears that its T-100 will be overlooked due to political considerations.
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NewsLisa prepares second Akoya prototype for flight testing
Lisa Airplanes is readying its second and final Akoya prototype for flight testing in April, and plans to launch production of the light, amphibious piston-single in the fourth quarter of this year.
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Intrepid looking to raise equity
Intrepid Aviation Group is looking to raise about $350 million of equity to replace current investor Centerbridge.
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Leonardo bullish on defence helicopter market
Leonardo can quickly bring to market “a sort of new Apache” attack helicopter, along with what its chief executive describes as a replacement for the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk.
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Tail of crashed Irish SAR S-92 struck cliffs: investigators
Initial findings from Irish crash investigators suggest that the tail section of a Sikorsky S-92 search and rescue helicopter struck cliffs near Black Rock lighthouse during its fatal descent on 14 March.
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Ten airports' flights affected by new US electronics restriction
US regulators have identified 10 airports which will be subjected to new security measures regarding commercial flights to the USA.
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BOC Aviation orders more 737 Max jets
Asian lessor BOC Aviation has ordered 13 Boeing 737 Max 8 re-engined jets.
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NewsLIMA: MPA version of ATR 72-600 makes public debut
Leonardo's ATR 72MP is making its public debut at the Langkawi Interational Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) exhibition. A maritime patrol example operated by the Italian air force is appearing on static display at the show, receiving VIP visitors including Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak.