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Boeing works to complete 777 bridge sales
This week’s order from KLM for two Boeing 777-300ERs is the first announced this year for the current version of the airliner, and comes as production transitions to the new-generation 777X. It is unclear how many additional production “bridge” aircraft remain to be sold, but Boeing is working on additional campaigns as the sun sets on the -300ER.
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Russian authorities to probe airports' exposure to bird risk
Russian authorities are proposing to assess airports' vulnerability to bird activity, in the wake of the Ural Airlines Airbus A321 landing accident outside Moscow.
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Embattled Aigle Azur starts suspending routes
Troubled French leisure carrier Aigle Azur is to start suspending scheduled services as it seeks investors.
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EU set to extend Brexit air service contingency period
Contingency agreements to maintain basic air connectivity between the UK and the European Union are set to be extended by seven months as uncertainty remains over the UK's withdrawal from the EU.
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Poland offered transformed W-3 Sokol
Leonardo’s PZL Swidnik subsidiary has detailed plans to develop a next-generation multi-role helicopter based on its legacy W-3 Sokol platform.
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PZL Mielec aims new weapons pylon at Black Hawk users
PZL Mielec used the MSPO show in Kielce to unveil its Wasp product – an armed pylon station update for Sikorsky’s UH-60/S-70i Black Hawk family.
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Emirates' Clark delivers broadside to OEMs on service readiness
Emirates president Tim Clark has run out of patience with the failure of aircraft and powerplant manufacturers to deliver service-ready hardware from day one.
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Leap production edges towards positive contribution
Production of CFM International Leap engines has far overtaken that of CFM56s but the transition to the new powerplant family has yet to make up for the loss of profitability as CFM56 output ramps down.
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Wrong-runway landing captain unaware of construction
Investigators probing the landing of an Air India Airbus A320neo on a new Maldives runway which was still under construction have disclosed that the captain was unaware of its existence.
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Three bids reportedly received for Kumho's stake in Asiana
Media reports indicate that three companies have submitted bids to buy Kumho Industrial's 31% stake in Asiana Airlines.
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KrasAvia becomes latest to sign for Il-114-300s
Russian operator KrasAvia has revealed that it is looking to acquire Ilyushin Il-114-300s, following the decision to restart production of the turboprop type.
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China Southern confirms first flight from Daxing
China Southern Airlines’ first flight out of Beijing Daxing International airport is likely to take place around 20 September, days ahead of the airport’s scheduled opening date.
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American battles Max delays and labour tensions
American Airlines is taking steps to strengthen its business as it continues to feel the impact of labour tensions and delays in the return to service of the Boeing 737 Max.
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China Airlines firms orders for another three 777Fs
China Airlines has firmed orders with Boeing for three additional 777 Freighters, finalising a letter of intent the airline signed at the Paris air show in June.
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Brazilian air force receives first Embraer KC-390
The Brazilian air force received its first Embraer KC-390 transport in a ceremony at Anápolis Air Base outside of Brasilia on 4 September.
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Skyports readies "world's first" vertiport for eVTOL aircraft
UK ground infrastructure developer Skyports is preparing to open what it describes as “the world’s first vertiport for electric vertical take-off and landing [eVTOL] aircraft” in Singapore on 21 October.
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Vehicle Redesign prepares NeoXcraft eVTOL aircraft for 2020 flight
UK start-up Vehicle Redesign has begun manufacturing the first full-scale prototype of its “hyper-luxury” NeoXcraft XP2 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, which it hopes will make a first flight in 2020.
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Leonardo flies MAIR defensive aid system
Leonardo has conducted a test flight of its Multiple Aperture Infra-Red (MAIR) defensive aid system along the Italian coast.
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United and pilots negotiating contentious regional flying details
United Airlines and its pilots are now negotiating tricky contract terms specifying the number of regional aircraft flying under the United Express banner.
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Emirates begins A380 retirements to support in-service fleet
Emirates is implementing its Airbus A380 retirement plan which will see its fleet size peak shortly before declining to around 90-100 aircraft by the mid-2020s.