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US clears way for Brunei purchase of Lockheed C-130J
The US State Department has approved the possible sale of a Lockheed Martin C-130J and six engines to the government of Brunei.
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WestJet and China Airlines launch codeshare
WestJet has launched a codeshare deal with Taiwan's China Airlines.
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PICTURE: KLM celebrates 95th anniversary in Amsterdam style
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines on 7 October celebrated its 95th anniversary with the unveiling a special “KLM 95 years” logo on one of its MD-11 aircraft (pictured) and the laying of the first stone for a new KLM lounge at Amsterdam Schiphol.
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ANALYSIS: Can a new CEO fix JetBlue's problems?
An incoming change of leadership at JetBlue Airways will dovetail with new revenue opportunities at the carrier in 2015, although analysts say the airline still needs to do more to fix its lagging margins.
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ANALYSIS: Airports evolve LCC-focused funding models
European low-cost airlines' rise to prominence over the past 10 to 15 years has brought new opportunities for airports to fund their infrastructure needs – but they have learnt that this comes with its own challenges.
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Israeli company sells VTOL Da Vinci
Flying Production – an Israeli manufacturer of multi-rotor unmanned air systems (UAS) – has unveilled its Da Vinci; a compact, lightweight, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) design.
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Learjet collided with German Eurofighter during hard turn
The two-man crew of a Bombardier Learjet 35A died when their aircraft was in collision with a German air force Eurofighter when a quick reaction alert training exercise went wrong, Germany’s BFU accident investigation board has concluded, in an interim report into the 23 June mishap.
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VIDEO: Airbus 'will be ready' for 2014 Qatar A350 handover
With Airbus having achieved European certification of its 315-seat A350-900 and now making final preparations for first delivery this quarter to Qatar Airways, both major airframers will soon have a new widebody flying – giving added urgency to a market battle that has seen Boeing make the running for ...
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Marenco upbeat on SKYe SH09's prospects after first flight
Marenco Swisshelicopter maintains it is on track to achieve EASA certification for its developmental SKYe SH09 light-single within 12-16 months after the type’s maiden sortie on 2 October.
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UK to delay next Tornado squadron retirement
All three of the Royal Air Force’s current Panavia Tornado GR4-equipped frontline squadrons will continue to operate the strike aircraft for the immediate future, after the UK government reversed a decision to disband one of the units early next year.
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Airbus aims Polish Orlik MPT at export market
More than four months after it performed the debut flight of Poland's enhanced PZL-130 Orlik MPT multipurpose trainer, Airbus Defence & Space has formally presented the aircraft for the first time.
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Indonesia still gung-ho on KFX participation
Jakarta has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with Seoul on the KFX indigenous fighter programme.
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Ryanair 737s in taxiing collision at Dublin airport
Two Ryanair aircraft were involved in a ground incident at Dublin airport this morning.
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Philippines invites bids for ASW helicopters
The Philippines has issued a tender for two anti-submarine warfare helicopters, with bidding to commence on 21 October.
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PICTURE: China Airlines takes delivery of first 777-300ER
China Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 777-300ER as part of its long-haul fleet renewal plan.
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US Navy to order Gulfstream jet for test-range surveillance
The US Navy announced on 6 October its will purchase a Gulfstream G550 modified to carry the conformal airborne early warning system (CAEW).
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Rheinland Air Service aims for expansion in Africa
German regional aircraft MRO specialist Rheinland Air Service has added a new hangar at its subsidiary in Windhoek and plans to expand the site by 2018.
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ANALYSIS: Filling the void left by Little Red's demise
IAG chief executive Willie Walsh is no doubt celebrating after his predictions that Virgin Atlantic would scrap its Little Red domestic operation came true today – but it is not clear who will benefit most from the venture's demise.
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A400M performs maximum-capacity airdrop
Airbus has demonstrated one of the A400M’s key contractual requirements, with an aircraft from the manufacturer’s “Grizzly” development fleet having performed a maximum-capacity airdrop.
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Australia debuts armed Super Hornets over Iraq
Royal Australian Air Force combat aircraft have performed their first operational mission over Iraq, the nation’s Department of Defence has confirmed.