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NewsNo more money to cover F-35 delays, says USAF
The US Air Force's top civilian leaders say that orders for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter will be cut if costs continue to rise.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Fuel hikes stretch new found US airline profitability
As a group, US airlines entered the year hedging fuel bets, budgeting costs and pricing tickets for the price of a gallon of jet fuel to average about $3.13...
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NewsGE mulls more power, trend monitoring for H80
Manufacturer seeks additional forward-fit and retrofit uses for retooled Walter M601 engine following dual approvals.
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NewsAnalysts predict military helicopter market downturn
Analysts at Forecast International are predicting a downturn in the military helicopter market that will last for several years.
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MARKET OUTLOOK: Changing times for aircraft depreciation
A couple of years ago, we considered the issue of the assumptions underlying aircraft depreciation policies and raised questions on the validity of some of the time periods selected, in particular whether 22-25 years for narrowbody aircraft was too long. For various reasons, it is an issue that is worth ...
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Israel to field helicopter fatigue monitoring system
The Israeli air force is testing a system developed in-house to monitor the manoeuvres of its helicopters in order to inform more efficient fatigue treatments.
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IN FOCUS: Orders show single-aisle challenge for new entrants
Fleet Forecast update The latest six-monthly update to the Flightglobal Commercial Fleet Forecast 2012-2031 will be available in April. The report...
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IN FOCUS: Airframes - the old order fights back
Many years ago when still at the helm of Embraer, Mauricio Botelho was asked about his appetite to go head to head with the industry's "big two" in the...
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InterviewINTERVIEW: EasyJet chief executive Carolyn McCall
Carolyn McCall has had to tackle an operational crisis and a disgruntled shareholder while subtly repositioning EasyJet for new growth opportunities
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NewsRoyal Jet selects Sabena technics for BBJ refurbishment
Abu Dhabi-based private flight operator Royal Jet has contracted French maintenance provider Sabena technics to refurbish one of its six Boeing Business Jets.
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NewsCHC Ireland orders L-3 imaging systems for its S-92 SAR fleet
L-3 WESCAM has clinched an order from CHC Ireland to provide MXTM-15 electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) imaging systems for four Sikorsky S-92A search and rescue helicopters.
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NewsIndigenous Indian regional aircraft programme in limbo
Plans for the development of an indigenous Indian regional aircraft remain in limbo as the government hopes to invite international, as well as national, companies to participate in the scheme on both industrial and financial levels.
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NewsCost of India’s Kaveri engine up seven-fold
The Kaveri powerplant for India's Aeronautical Development Agency/Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Tejas light combat aircraft has experienced cost overruns seven...
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NewsIndia's Air Works to form aircraft management operation with established Western provider
Maintenance, repair and overhaul company Air Works is in talks with a "well-known" western business aircraft management firm to establish a joint venture in India.
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US Airways doubts A320neo for international 757 replacement
US Airways is concerned the Airbus A320neo lacks the range to replace its fleet of Boeing 757-200s that are certified for international, extended operations...
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NewsEmbraer adds engineering to Melbourne portfolio
Embraer has begun hiring for a new engineering centre to be located across from its executive aviation final production site and global customer centre at...
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NewsMBDA delivers first Fire Shadow loitering weapons
MBDA has launched deliveries of its Fire Shadow loitering munition system for the British Army, and received interest from several potential export buyers ...
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NewsNorth Korea's space plans disguise missile ambitions
North Korea has announced its intention to launch a satellite into polar orbit in mid-April as a tribute to the country's founder, Kim Il-sung.
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NewsUnstable approach spun Lion MD-90 off runway
Pilots of a Lion Air Boeing MD-90 landing at Jakarta activated just one of the aircraft's two thrust-reversers in a failed bid to regain directional control before the jet skidded sideways and sustained serious damage.
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Fuel injection, controls boost Rotax engine efficiency in LSA market
Rotax says the new 912iS fuel-injected 100hp (75kW) engine it plans to begin delivering for light sport aircraft (LSA) in May will have 21% better fuel efficiency than the carburetted 912S and 30-70% better than traditional four-cylinder, four-stroke piston engines in the LSA sector.