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AnalysisANALYSIS: Asia-Pacific profits kept in check in 2014
Asia-Pacific's leading carriers were again in the black in 2014, though collective profits remain below previous highs as over-capacity, local issues and continued air freight market challenges hit yields for many in the region.
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NewsLockheed to lead South Korea’s KF-16 upgrade
In an incredible reversal of fortunes, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman have emerged as the principle benefactors of a renegotiated South Korean KF-16 fighter upgrade programme, valued at $2.7 billion.
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NewsVictor snaps up YoungJets and secures $5 million funding
Online business aircraft charter broker Victor has acquired bespoke US charter provider YoungJets in a move designed to increase its penetration of the North American market
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Mixed picture for European airline profits in 2014
Profits among leading European carriers improved slightly in 2014 though the picture remains extremely mixed between operators, the latest Airline Business World Airline Rankings underlines.
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NewsEASA certificates new AgustaWestland AW169
AgustaWestland has finally gained approval for its new AW169 light-twin helicopter – over six months later than planned – paving the way for the airframer to start customer deliveries
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NewsPLUTO FLYBY: What wonders, what good value
‘Tis a long list of wonders, this week’s close encounter with Pluto.
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NewsAer Lingus shareholders weigh in behind IAG takeover
Aer Lingus shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of motions supporting IAG's proposed takeover of the Irish flag carrier.
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Aircraft Industries rolls out first L-410NG
Aircraft Industries on 15 July rolled out the first example of the enhanced NG variant of its long-running Let L-410 commuter turboprop
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NewsMalaysia continues push for MH17 tribunal
Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak says the country will continue to push for the establishment of an international tribunal to ensure an independent trial for the prosecution of those behind the alleged downing of flight MH17.
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NewsComac takes delivery of wing-body fairing for C919
Comac has taken delivery of the wing-body fairing section that will be installed on its first C919 flight test aircraft.
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Boeing, Tata sign framework manufacturing agreement
Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) have signed a framework agreement to work together in aerospace and defence manufacturing.
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Top USAF official warns of "blowback" if Congress saves A-10
Proposals in the US Congress to protect the Fairchild Republic A-10 and Lockheed Martin EC-130 from retirement and restrict further fleet reductions could force the US Air Force to “delay or eliminate” modernisation programmes, Secretary of the Air Force Deborah James warned on 15 July.
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NewsElectric Channel crossing no mere publicity stunt
When Airbus’s e-Fan demonstrator made the first-ever battery-powered crossing of the English Channel, the flight made headlines but the exercise was far more than a barnstorming publicity stunt.
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NewsAirbus D&S completes Typhoon aerodynamic testing
Flight-testing of a series of aerodynamic upgrades to the Eurofighter Typhoon that will increase its agility and ability to carry weapons has been completed by Airbus Defence & Space.
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NewsIndia to buy four additional P-8Is
The Indian Defence Acquisition Council has cleared the acquisition of four additional Boeing P-8I long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft for the Indian navy.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: North American profits run set to continue in 2015
North American carriers continue to generate record profits, even as the US economy weakens just as capacity growth ramps up.
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Delta to cancel 737 and E190 commitments with pilot vote
Delta Air Lines will cancel its commitment for 40 Boeing 737-900ERs and 20 Embraer 190s, following the rejection of a new contract by its pilots less than a week ago.
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NewsCanada’s TSB cites 'phraseology' as factor in near-collision
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says non-standard air traffic control language contributed to a near-collision of an AgustaWestland AW139 helicopter and a FedEx Airbus A300 at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International airport in 2014.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Airline profits hit highs in 2014
For an industry so used to shocks and red ink over the last 15 years, it is perhaps unsurprising that airlines may take some convincing that they've never had it so good.