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Airbus launches composite MRO training scheme
Airbus has established a dedicated training programme for inspections and repairs of composite airframe structures.
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JAL, Marubeni start business jet service operation
Japan Airlines and Marubeni Corporation have launched a business jet venture focused on arranging charter flights.
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German aid to Condor incenses UK pilots
German carrier Condor’s escape from the impact of parent Thomas Cook Group’s insolvency has ignited fury from UK pilot representatives.
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ANA, Safran ink A380 nacelle maintenance deal
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has signed a 10-year agreement with Safran Nacelles for the maintenance and repair of its Airbus A380 nacelles.
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US clears sale of IR countermeasures for Qatari BBJ 747-8Is
The US Department of Defence has cleared the possible sale of a Northrop Grumman missile defence system to Qatar, which will potentially be installed on a pair of Boeing BBJ 747-8Iss.
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US government clears AH-6I for possible Thailand deal
The US Department of Defense has approved the possible sale of eight Boeing AH-6I attack helicopters to Thailand as the Southeast Asian nation contemplates its attack helicopter requirements.
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Condor shields itself from Thomas Cook as loan emerges
German leisure carrier Condor has been promised a six-month bridging loan, amounting to €380 million ($418 million), to support the company through the winter season following the collapse of parent Thomas Cook Group.
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KAI NI-600VT conducts maiden flight
Korea Aerospace Industries has conducted the maiden flight of the NI-600VT unmanned helicopter.
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LHT wins component MRO deal from China Cargo Airlines
China Cargo Airlines has engaged Lufthansa Technik to maintain components for a fleet of Boeing 747-400 freighters.
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Boeing, Canberra team up for AI in UAVs
Boeing has entered a partnership with an Australian government research group to help design and test artificial intelligence (AI) in unmanned systems.
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Boeing expects strong Asia demand for converted freighters
The Asia-Pacific region will lead air cargo growth in the next 20 years, with demand for converted freighters forming two-thirds of this demand.
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Virgin Australia proposes Brisbane route for Haneda slot
Virgin Australia has proposed launching a Brisbane-Tokyo Haneda service from 29 March 2020 if it is awarded one of the two new slots at Haneda recently made available to Australian carriers.
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Air New Zealand firms up order for eight 787-10s
Air New Zealand has firmed up its May commitment to order eight Boeing 787-10s that will be powered by General Electric GEnx-1B engines.
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Jetstar to wind up regional NZ operations
Jetstar has signalled that it intends to end its regional turboprop services in New Zealand from the end of November, citing continued losses on the routes.
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FAA urges ICAO to address erosion of 'manual' piloting skills
The US Federal Aviation Administration is set to urge ICAO to address pilot training deficiencies that may leave some of the world’s airline pilots unprepared to manually fly aircraft when automated systems fail.
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UAV Turbines tests micro turboprop on drone
UAV Turbines successfully test flew a micro-turboprop powered TigerShark unmanned air vehicle (UAV) two times at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, New York since 15 August.
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Regulators urged to distance themselves from airframers
Aviation regulators need to distance themselves from aircraft manufacturers in order to earn back the confidence of the industry and customers, argued Avolon’s former head of strategy Dick Forsberg as he delivered his keynote speech at an ISTAT event in Berlin today.
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Special counsel reports FAA misled Congress on inspector training
An independent watchdog agency states the US Federal Aviation Administration did not properly accredit several of its safety inspectors to certify and assess pilot training, and then misled Congress when asked about safety oversight of Boeing 737 Max aircraft.
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The breakdown of Adria's fleet as CRJ leases are ended
Lessors have moved to repossess aircraft in Adria Airways’ fleet while the Slovenian carrier continues its hunt for fresh capital.