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Analysis
ANALYSIS: CAE, L-3 Link continue to lead military simulators market
The military aircraft simulators market is dominated by five manufacturers, which between them account for more than two thirds of the devices in service worldwide. The clear leaders are CAE and L-3 Link Simulation, each with a 19% share. Boeing and FSI are close behind in third and fourth positions with 11% and 10% respectively, followed by Thales at 8%.
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Opinion
OPINION: Big challenge lies ahead after A350-1000's certification
One thousand. It's a number which has literary and poetic power – the symbolism of the beginning of a new cycle – and whose digits resemble, fortuitously, the wheels of a triple-axle main landing-gear.
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Opinion
OPINION: UK government must give industry Brexit clarity
For all its corporate reshaping, Airbus is still a highly political animal, and remains attuned to the winds blowing from Berlin and Paris.
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News
Avianca chief Rincon named ALTA president
Avianca chief executive Hernan Rincon has been appointed president of the executive committee at Latin American and Caribbean airline association ALTA.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Monarch slots – when is a carrier not a carrier?
Collapsed Monarch Airlines' successful appeal on retention of airport slots hinged on a wrangle over the legal definition of 'air carrier', and whether the UK airline could still be considered as such despite its cessation of operations.
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Boeing starts assembling first Max 7
Boeing has started final assembly of the third and smallest variant in the re-engined 737 Max family.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: GAMA reports modest nine-month output rise
Worldwide shipments of fixed-wing business and general aviation aircraft rose slightly during the first nine months of 2017, led by a strong performance from the piston-engined sector. However, total billings for the period slid year-on-year, reflecting the mix of shipments in favour of smaller, simpler models.
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Ex-Natixis head to lead FEXCO-backed asset manager Airborne
Ramki Sundaram, former head of aviation at Natixis, has joined Airborne Capital as chief executive.
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MC-21 wing box passes latest flight-load test
Further stress testing of the Irkut MC-21 wing box has indicted that the structure will be able to withstand maximum flight loads.
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China's Okay firms up order for five 787-9s
Chinese carrier Okay Airways has finalised an order for five Boeing 787-9s.
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Indian air force test fires air-launched Brahmos missile
The Indian air force test-fired the Mach 2.8 Brahmos cruise missile from an aircraft for the first time on 22 November, moving the anti-ship and land attack capability a step closer to operational use.
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CH-53K helicopter to make international debut at ILA Berlin show
Sikorsky has confirmed that the CH-53K King Stallion will make its air show debut at next year's ILA Berlin event as the airframer pursues a lucrative export contract with Germany.
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Airbus outlines Brexit risks to UK facilities
Airbus has warned that Brexit could jeopardise the UK's role as the airframer's primary location for wing design and manufacturing.
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UK restates intent to review airline insolvency laws post-Monarch
The UK government has reiterated its intention to review the regulations governing airline insolvencies in the wake of the collapse of Monarch Airlines.
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US Navy C-2 Greyhound crashes in Philippine Sea
A US Navy C-2A Greyhound carrying 11 sailors on board crashed into the Philippine Sea around 3:23 p.m. local time 22 November, the service reports.
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US bars exclusivity in new Delta-Korean Air joint venture
US regulators are barring Delta Air Lines and Korean Air from being exclusive partners across the Pacific, in the recent approval of the SkyTeam Alliance carriers' proposed joint venture.
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Ryanair programmes 18 new routes for Italian summer schedule
Ryanair will add 18 routes to its Italian summer schedule next year, including 13 from airports serving Milan.
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Air Moldova to open new Russian route
Air Moldova is opening a new service to the Russian city of Ekaterinburg next year.
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L-410 crash probe focuses on in-flight thrust reversal
Preliminary analysis of flight-recorder information from a crashed Let Aircraft Industries L-410 indicates the turboprop entered a near-vertical descent after its right-hand engine effectively began developing reverse thrust.
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Hainan Airlines, Tianjin Airlines seek new traffic rights
Hainan Airlines and Tianjin Airlines have filed applications with the Civil Aviation of China (CAAC) traffic rights to operate new international services next year.