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Bell 429 off and running – officially
Bell has handed over its first 429 twin, to Des Moines helicopter emergency medical services operator Mercy One, after a four-month kitting out by Air Methods, which will operate the aircraft.
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USAF abandons large helicopter for rescue mission, proposes buying 112 UH-60Ms
The US Air Force has decided to buy 112 Sikorsky UH-60Ms to recapitalise its ageing combat search and rescue fleet, despite a standing requirement for a larger helicopter.
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NewsPICTURES: Ruag assembles first Dornier 228 New Generation
Ruag is close to completing final assembly of the first new-build Dornier 228 New Generation 19-seat turboprop at its factory in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany....
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NewsAlaska picks Aircell's Gogo in-flight Internet over Row 44
Alaska Airlines has opted to install Aircell's Gogo in-flight Internet system on its entire fleet, reversing its previous plan to offer rival Row 44's Ku-band satellite-based connectivity service.
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Gama get green light to launch Middle East charter service
UK business aviation services provider Gama Aviation can launch commercial operations from its new facility in the Middle East following receipt of its aircraft operator's certificate.
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Air France-KLM chief criticises flagship programme delays
Air France-KLM chief executive Pierre-Henri Gourgeon has criticised both Airbus and Boeing for schedule slips in their flagship aircraft programmes. Gourgeon,...
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Emissions trading chaos predicted unless small operator system is simplified
The European greenhouse gas emissions trading system could collapse in its first year of operation, says the European Business Aviation Association.
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Business aviation in brief
UK helicopter charter and management company PremiAir is preparing to open in the second quarter a new terminal building at London's...
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JAL and Emirates expand codeshare
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Emirates have agreed to expand their codeshare agreement.
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Mitsubishi Aircraft appoints new chairman
Mitsubishi Aircraft, the company behind the Mitsubishi Regional Jet, has appointed a new chairman.
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Eighty 7X pilots qualify for London City operations
More than 80 Dassault Falcon 7X pilots have completed the dedicated flight training required to operate at London City airport.
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Virgin Blue traffic up 28% in January
Australia's Virgin Blue group has reported a 28% growth in passenger traffic in January, driven by strong growth in the international segment.
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Air China traffic grew 9% in January
Air China has reported a 9% increase in passenger traffic in January, with international and regional traffic registering double-digit growth.
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HELI-EXPO: Honeywell to offer extended voice capabilities on Sentinel MFD
Honeywell has unveiled plans to offer new upgrades for its Sentinel multi-function display, including new voice callouts that will inform pilots how far...
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Indonesian cargo start-up Air Maleo to use F27s
Indonesian cargo start-up Air Maleo aims to start flying next month, using two Fokker F27 freighters. It has purchased three F27 freighters and the...
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ANZ's January traffic down 7%
Air New Zealand (ANZ) has posted a 7% fall in passenger traffic in January, largely due to a decline in the international segment.
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Air China and Cathay to commit to cargo JV soon
Air China and Cathay Pacific Airways are likely to sign an agreement on forming an air cargo joint venture soon.
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Australia's Rex posts 9% fall in H1 profit
Australian regional carrier Regional Express (Rex) has posted an 9% fall in net profit for its first fiscal half-year, as a result of lower passenger numbers...
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Australia's Virgin Blue posts H1 profit of A$62.5m
Virgin Blue has moved into the black, reporting a A$62.5 million ($56 million) net profit for the fiscal first half. For the six months ending 31 December...
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Start-up to operate floatplanes linking Hong Kong, Macau and Shenzhen
Start-up seaplane operator Waterfront Air is setting up base in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen and aims...