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ROUTES: Brazil’s woes overshadow stronger regional growth
Though Brazil’s economic woes tend to overshadow much of South American, not all the region’s countries are in such extreme economic doldrums.
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ROUTES: Southwest unveils August network expansion
Southwest plans to launch service to seven new destinations starting in August, the carrier announced on the first day of Routes Americas.
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ROUTES: Executives call for less fees and regulations in Latin America
Growth of Latin American airlines continues to be hindered by burdensome taxes, inefficient customs procedures and poor infrastructure, executives say on the first day of Routes Americas.
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ROUTES: San Juan anticipates more JetBlue flights
Aerostar Airports expects JetBlue Airways to add new service to Bogota and Curacao from San Juan Luis Muñoz International airport in the near future, says chief executive Agustin Arellano.
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ROUTES: Alaska expands at San Jose
Alaska Airlines is expanding from Norman Y Mineta San Jose International airport in California, announcing it will launch new flights to Orange County and San Diego on 5 June.
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NewsGeneral Atomics receives contract for Spanish MQ-9s
Spain has moved forward with its procurement of unarmed MQ-9 Reapers after putting California-based remotely piloted aircraft manufacturer General Atomics Aeronautical Systems on contract for four aircraft and two Block 30 ground control stations.
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ROUTES: Lights on in Puerto Rico for airlines
Puerto Rico governor Alejandro García Padilla welcomes airline and airport delegates to the Routes Americas forum in San Juan today, saying the lights are on for welcome visitors to the island.
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Gama finalises acquisition of Jersey's Aviation Beauport
Gama Aviation has finalised its acquisition of business aviation services provider Aviation Beauport, following approval from the Jersey competition authority on 17 February.
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NewsNorthrop resumes work on Long-Range Strike Bomber
Northrop Grumman will resume development of America's next stealth bomber after the US Air Force lifted a stop-work order that has been in place since 6 November, the service confirms.
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ROUTES: VivaLatinAmerica shelves Costa Rica start-up
VivaLatinAmerica has shelved plans to launch a Central American airline this year in favour of a new and more attractive opportunity that has emerged elsewhere in the region, says chief executive Joe Mohan.
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Air Canada expects CS300 to offer 10% cost saving
Air Canada believes the Bombardier CS300s it intends to purchase will cost 10% less to operate per seat than types the CSeries will replace, contributing to the carrier's streamlining initiatives.
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NewsMQ-4C clears step before production decision
The US Navy has completed the first of two operational test events on the Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton that could prompt a rethink of procurement quantities.
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SINGAPORE: Saab's Swordfish MPA rolls out onto new airframes
Saab is to integrate its Swordfish maritime patrol system on two new airframes, the Bombardier Q400 turboprop and Global 6000 business jet as it moves away from the legacy Saab 2000 platform.
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SINGAPORE: New IFF system ordered for Gripen NG
Saab Gripen NGs destined for Sweden and Brazil will benefit from a new Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system developed for integration on the fighter.
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SINGAPORE: Triton assessment edges Australia closer to purchase agreement
Completion of operational assessment (OA) testing on the US Navy's Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton unmanned air vehicle has edged the manufacturer closer to an agreement with Australia for a planned purchase of the system.
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SINGAPORE: Bell sells first 429s to Indonesian police
Bell Helicopter has secured a number of firsts at the Singapore show, including the sale of a pair of twin-engined 429s to the Indonesian police.
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ANALYSIS: Finmeccanica Helicopters aims to bring clarity to market
Like it or not, executives at a certain Anglo-Italian helicopter manufacturer will have to fend off innumerable questions at the forthcoming Heli-Expo convention about which company precisely it is they work for.
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SINGAPORE: PAL eyes long-haul expansion with A350s
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is targeting to expand its footprint in Europe and the US, with its latest commitment for 12 Airbus A350-900s.
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SINGAPORE: Bombardier to take Q400 up to 90 seats
Bombardier has announced a new 90-seat variant of its Q400 turboprop at the Singapore air show, as well as other payload and maintenance enhancements, that will enter service in 2018.
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SINGAPORE: Malaysia picks AW189 for disaster-relief role
Malaysia's fire and rescue department is to operate a pair of AgustaWestland AW189 super-medium helicopters for use in disaster relief operations.