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AnalysisGeneral Atomics ready to add SparrowHawk attritable drone
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is developing a new attritable jet-powered unmanned air vehicle (UAV). Called SparrowHawk, it is intended to be air-launched from and air-recoverable by the US Air Force’s (USAF’s) MQ-9 Reaper.
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Air Peace 737 captain seized control before wheel-loss landing
Nigerian investigators have disclosed that the captain of an Air Peace Boeing 737-300, which lost its nose-wheels on landing at Lagos, had suddenly taken control of the aircraft just moments before touchdown.
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OpinionIs 737 Max nearing a comeback?
When will the 737 Max fly again? For months, it seemed one guess was as good as the next. You might as well have asked someone off the street.
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OpinionReady for the next big tanker battle?
Much as an army cannot march on an empty stomach, an air force can have only limited effect without the range- and endurance-boosting support provided by in-flight refuelling tankers.
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Go-around call overruled before damaging 737 landing
Investigators probing a landing which damaged an Air Peace Boeing 737-300 have revealed that the first officer called for a go-around but was overruled by the captain.
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A320's order total overtakes 737's as Max crisis persists
Airbus’s A320 family appears to have overtaken the Boeing 737 in terms of total orders, in the wake of the 737 Max crisis and strong single-aisle activity from the European airframer.
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Avolon rejigs A330neo order as it signs for 10 more
Lessor Avolon is to purchase 10 more Airbus A330-900s, but is to amend its previous order for the re-engined type.
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SAS unveils initial transatlantic route for A321LR
Scandinavia’s SAS has disclosed that its first long-range Airbus A321neo will operate the transatlantic service from Copenhagen to Boston when it enters service next September.
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Air Peace 737 landed off side of runway during rain
Nigerian investigators have disclosed that an Air Peace Boeing 737-500 touched down partially off the side of the runway at Port Harcourt, after landing long in poor weather conditions.
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Geopolitical issues lower Korean Air’s third-quarter profit
Korean Air’s third-quarter operating profit declined by 70%, as revenues were hampered by geopolitical issues.
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US codeshare flights may be at risk: Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines’ codeshare flights to the United States could be affected by the US Federal Aviation Administration downgrading its safety rating to Category 2
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NewsAirAsia X narrows third-quarter loss despite lower revenue
AirAsia X’s third-quarter operating loss fell 92.7% to MYR14.8 million ($3.56 million), as cost saving measures offset the impact of lower revenues.
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Beijing, Istanbul airports ink joint cooperation
Beijing Capital Airport (BCIA) and Istanbul Airport have signed a memorandum of understanding, paving the way for a partnership.
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Azul and Alitalia announce codeshare agreement
Brazil’s low-cost airline Azul and Italian flag carrier Alitalia have announced a codeshare agreement which will allow smoother connections for customers of both airlines, due to go into effect on 2 December.
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NewsAvianca to cease flights to Cuba
Avianca will stop serving Havana as a result of US sanctions against Cuba.
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Avianca restructuring bears fruit as Q3 performance improves
Colombia-based Avianca recorded a stronger third quarter given regional macroeconomic challenges as it embarks on its plan to strengthen operational performance and restructure its balance sheet.
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Copa expedites E190 retirements as it eagerly awaits Max return
Copa Airlines will be phasing out its Embraer E190 aircraft and moving to a Boeing-only fleet faster than originally expected, while eagerly awaiting the Boeing 737 Max’s return to service, the Panama-based carrier tells analysts in the airline’s quarterly earnings call.
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Embraer still eyeing development of turboprop family
As Embraer’s development of its E-Jets E2 programme nears conclusion, the company continues to consider development of a new family of turboprop aircraft that would complement E2s.
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NewsWizz not interested in buying businesses: chief
Wizz Air is not interested in expanding through acquisition of other businesses, the Central European budget carrier’s chief has declared.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters' unmanned VSR700 starts tests
Airbus Helicopters has performed first tethered flight tests with its VSR700 unmanned rotorcraft, in support of a demonstration effort for the French navy.