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AnalysisANALYSIS: Airline insurance market continues to soften
The average hull and legal liability insurance rate for a typical airline's risk is lower now than in any year since 1990. Carriers have come to expect a reduction in annual renewal, but there are questions around how long this can be maintained.
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Rafale output rose in 2016, Dassault says
Dassault delivered nine newly-built Rafale fighters in 2016, according to a financial update issued by the company on 5 January. The total was in line with plans for the year, and represents an increase of one unit over the eight shipped in 2015, it adds.
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Wizz to serve Tel Aviv from Varna
Wizz Air will launch flights between Bulgarian city Varna and Tel Aviv in Israel this summer.
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Airbus aims shortly to 'upsize' stalled Qatar A320neo deal
Airbus is hoping to finalise shortly a rejig of Qatar Airways’ problematic A320neo order, which will include scaling-up to the A321neo.
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Qinetiq outlines basic trainer, helicopter purchase plans
Qinetiq will build on its recent order for two Pilatus PC-21s by finalising deals in 2017 for new basic trainers and single-turbine helicopters to be used by the Empire Test Pilots’ School (ETPS).
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Rolls-Royce a 'little bit late' with A330neo engine: Bregier
Airbus has cited a slight delay in the development of the A330neo powerplant following the shift in entry into service to early 2018.
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Airbus edges ahead of Boeing with 731 net orders
Airbus recorded net orders for 731 aircraft last year, compared with Boeing’s figure of 668.
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NewsACG orders 35 more A320 family aircraft
Aviation Capital Group has ordered 35 Airbus A320 family aircraft, bringing its total firm commitments for the type to 158.
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Azerbaijan starts producing Zarba armed UAV
Azerbaijan’s Azad Systems has begun manufacturing Aeronautics Defense Systems’ Orbiter 1K armed loitering unmanned air vehicle under licence as the locally named “Zarba”.
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Israel bids farewell to Sea Scan maritime patrol aircraft
Israel’s air force has officially phased out its Israel Aerospace Industries Sea Scan 1124 Shahaf maritime patrol aircraft, ending a service life which began in 1978.
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NewsDassault Falcon shipments fall again in 2016
Dassault Falcon business jet deliveries continued to slide in 2016, showing another year-on-year fall as a result of prolonged weakness in the large-cabin business jet market.
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NewsGama Aviation secures special mission contracts, as revenues rise
UK business aviation services provider Gama Aviation has secured two long-term special mission contracts, which it says will help to bolster revenues by more than £10 million ($12.2 million).
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Airports eye carbon-neutral operations
A growing number of pioneering airports are proving that becoming carbon neutral is an achievable, not just an aspirational, goal.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Capt Kate McWilliams, airline captain at 26 years old
Capt Kate McWilliams, Easyjet's youngest airline captain at 26 years old
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Allegiant to arrive in Louisville
Allegiant Air will launch service to Louisville (Kentucky) in May, continuing with its strategy to grow into mid-sized cities.
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Beijing receives first four Su-35s
Beijing has taken delivery of four Sukhoi Su-35 fighters: the first installment in an acquistion that will see it receive 24 examples.
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Secretive DOD office reveals swarming Perdix UAVs
In one of the largest successful demonstrations of swarming micro-drones, over 100 Perdix UAVs screamed over the US Naval Air Systems Command’s testing grounds at China Lake, California last October.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: The slow pace of aircraft lessor consolidation
Avolon's emergence as a potential mega-lessor following two major acquisitions last year reinvigorated speculation about structural change in the aircraft leasing industry, but the pace of consolidation has been slow.
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Sukhoi progresses on Interjet Superjet repairs
Sukhoi has completed repairs on six Interjet Superjet 100s, allowing the aircraft to return to operations.
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NewsCanada's AirSprint adds first Legacy 450s
Canadian fractional ownership company AirSprint took delivery in December of the country’s first Embraer Legacy 450 business jets. Two examples of the superlight type were handed over to the Calgary, Alberta-based operator from a July 2016 order for 12. Another aircraft is scheduled for delivery this month.