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PICTURE: Air Canada announces fleet-wide rebranding
Air Canada has unveiled a major new branding transformation under which the carrier will repaint its entire fleet in a new color scheme and provide employees with newly-designed uniforms, the Montreal-based airline announces on 9 February.
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NewsIAI reveals export version of Heron TP
Israel Aerospace Industries has revealed an export-specific version of its Heron TP medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned air vehicle.
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Trump shows support for ATC reform
US president Donald Trump has shown support for modernising the country’s air traffic control system and airports, during a meeting today at the White House with airline and airport executives.
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Long-haul, low-cost to become 'significant' part of IAG: Walsh
Long-haul, low-cost flights will become a “significant part of IAG”, with budget flights from Barcelona just the start of the airline group’s ambitions, its chief executive Willie Walsh says.
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SIA orders 20 777Xs and 19 787-10s
Singapore Airlines has placed firm orders for 20 Boeing 777-9s and 19 787-10s.
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Spectre of false glideslope emerges in Bishkek 747 crash
Preliminary information about the Boeing 747-400F crash at Bishkek appears to indicate that the aircraft encountered a false glideslope before initiating its fatal descent, and that the crew attempted a go-around.
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Thailand clears 15-year aviation action plan
Thailand has approved a 15-year action plan for the aviation industry, covering MRO, manufacturing, and the development of human resources.
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Murky AW101 delivery perplexes Indonesian defence officials
Jakarta will launch an investigation into the delivery of a Leonardo Helicopters AgustaWestland AW101 VVIP helicopter, part of a deal that was apparently cancelled.
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F-35 cost target impossible without block buy, Lockheed says
A hand-shake agreement with US government negotiators slashes the cost of each F-35A ordered in the latest annual lot to $94.6 million, but the Lockheed Martin programme’s goal to drop the price to $85 million in three years is in jeopardy unless the Defense department invokes a package of special ...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: India, UAE air links show strong growth
As part of its Republic Day celebrations last month, India saw the visit of Abu Dhabi crown prince Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as the event’s chief guest.
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NewsDelta, United, Southwest chiefs to meet with Trump
The chief executives of Delta Air Lines and United Airlines will meet with President Donald Trump tomorrow, joining a group of airline chiefs due to meet with the new president.
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Leonardo returns to T-X competition alone
Leonardo has decided to compete for the US Air Force’s $16 billion T-X trainer contract despite the withdrawal last month of Raytheon as the company’s US partner and prime contractor.
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SAA brings new A330s' interior in line with A320 fleet
South African Airways has based the cabin interior of its new Airbus A330s on that of its narrowbody fleet.
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Paid contentINSIGHT FROM FLIGHTGLOBAL: Ohio’s low-cost boom
The US state’s Cleveland and Cincinnati airports are bouncing back from waning mainline coverage as they welcome new service from several budget carriers. This development isopening up new fronts for competition on many routes.
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A4E urges for 'reasonable' airport fees and end to aviation taxes
Airlines for Europe (A4E) has called for action on airport charges and aviation taxes.
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Brazil opens WTO case against Bombardier financial aid
One day after Bombardier received a $282 million cash injection from the Canadian government, Brazilian trade officials, with the support of Embraer, formally requested consultations with their Canadian counterparts in the World Trade Organization over alleged subsidies supporting the CSeries aircraft programme.
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Stratos 714 personal jet set to appear at AirVenture and NBAA
US start-up Stratos Aircraft says it will debut its 714 very-light personal jet at two leading US business and general aviation trade shows this year, in an attempt to attract investment in the high-performance type.
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A4E outlines action to counter 'ludicrous' ATC strikes
Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary has detailed how Airlines for Europe (A4E) plans to counter the "ludicrous market power" wielded by air traffic controllers when they strike.
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Australian navy details manned/unmanned teaming plan
The Royal Australian Navy will introduce its new vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned air vehicle capability on 29 April, after selecting the Scheibel S-100 Camcopter. The service is to buy one system, with an option for another, to support test and evaluation activities ahead of a potential operational acquisition.
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Rafael steps up weapons offer for Tejas
Rafael is stepping up its efforts to provide systems for the Indian air force’s Hindustan Aeronautics-built Tejas light combat aircraft, with its current emphasis on offering air-to-air missiles and a targeting pod.