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FARNBOROUGH: Airbus outlines A330neo engineering demands
Airbus believes it can almost fully negate the weight increase of the new A330neo by implementing a reduction exercise to trim structure across the entire A330 airframe.
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Air Astana to build new MRO base ahead of 787s’ arrival
Air Astana is to build a new MRO base to perform maintenance on its mainline fleet and in anticipation of the arrival of its first Boeing 787s in 2019.
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Virgin Atlantic to operate first Northern Irish route
Virgin Atlantic will operate seasonal services from Belfast to Orlando next year.
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FARNBOROUGH: Leasing and confidence prompted Qatar 777X plan
Qatar Airways decided to double its commitment for the Boeing 777-9X because it has an expanded requirement for the big twinjet for its leasing arm.
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FARNBOROUGH: AgustaWestland delivers AW189 to Asia Pacific launch customer Weststar Aviation Services
AgustaWestland is celebrating the handover of the first AW189 medium twin-engined helicopter to its Asia Pacific launch customer Weststar Aviation Services.
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FARNBOROUGH: Jiuyuan aims to begin international services in 2015
Juneyao Airlines new low-cost subsidiary Jiuyuan Airlines hopes to begin service to regional destinations in Southeast Asia in 2015, says chairman Wang Junjuin.
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FARNBOROUGH: Air Mauritius signs for six A350s
Air Mauritius has signed a memorandum of understanding that covers four A350-900s and is to lease an additional two aircraft of the variant, says Airbus.
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FARNBOROUGH: Myanma Airways signs for six ATR 72s
Myanma Airways has confirmed its interest in ATR 72-600s, by placing orders for six of the type and options on six more at the Farnborough air show today.
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FARNBOROUGH: Predator participates in NATO exercise
General Atomics demonstrated the interoperability of its MQ-9 Reaper unmanned air vehicle during a NATO-led exercise in Norway.
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FARNBOROUGH: Hainan to order 50 737 Max 8s
Hainan Airlines has committed to 50 Boeing 737 Max 8s.
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FARNBOROUGH: Vulcan makes final Farnborough flight
The world’s last remaining flying Avro Vulcan jet is expected to make its last Farnborough air show appearance when it flies this weekend.
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FARNBOROUGH: Bombardier wins first African CSeries customer
Bombardier has landed its first African customer for the CSeries, with a letter of intent signed for five aircraft.
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ANALYSIS: Why airlines need to think more digital
Executives from across the globe gathered in Madrid for Amadeus’s annual digital airline conference where big data, personalisation and ways to boost ancillary earnings were the key themes. Martin Ferguson reports
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FARNBOROUGH: Ukraine situation will not affect UAC cooperation
Relationships between Russia's aerospace industry and the West will not be affected by the backlash against the country's actions in Ukraine, believes Mikhail Pogosyan, president of the United Aircraft holding company.
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FARNBOROUGH: US Navy stresses importance of Growler’s electronic attack role
The increasing complexity of the so-called blue kill chain the steps needed to land weapons on targets is driving greater need for electronic attack aircraft like Boeings E/A-18G Growler, says a US Navy official.
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ANALYSIS: IT Trends survey highlights IROPS focus
Airlines are investing in IT solutions such as self-service rebooking of flights to minimise disruptions and quicken recovery during irregular operations, as the 2014 Airlines IT Trends Survey shows
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FARNBOROUGH: Qatar signs for 100 777Xs
Qatar Airways has signed its largest-ever order at the Farnborough air show with a deal for up to 108 Boeing 777s, comprising 100 777Xs and eight Freighter variants.
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FARNBOROUGH: UTAS, Selex partner to bring synthetic aperture radar to BD-110s
UTC Aerospace Systems (UTAS) and Selex ES are partnering to develop a new long-range synthetic aperture radar (SAR) that can be integrated into UTAS DB-110 electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) sensors.
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FARNBOROUGH: AW149 gains Italian military certification
Italy’s Armaereo defence aviation procurement body has completed military type certification of the AgustaWestland AW149 following a series of operational tests with the country’s air force.
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Opinion
OPINION: Why Europe’s airspace user charges are rising
European air navigation service provider (ANSP) charges were brought into sharp relief in early June when the German ANSP, DFS, announced increases of up to 30% in 2015, leading to an immediate and predictable outcry from the Association of European Airlines