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Honeywell reports sales gains and downplays effect of 737 issues
US aerospace giant Honeywell has reported strong gains in first quarter 2019 aerospace sales, with executives predicting little impact from Boeing’s reduction of 737 Max production.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: How Airbus fought its own pitch battle
Airbus has not been immune to peculiarities in air data systems, and unexpected incidents illustrate the difficulties designers and regulators face in predicting and avoiding unintended consequences of aircraft behaviour.
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Analysis
Stratolaunch makes first step to space
A notable aviation record fell earlier this month, with the maiden flight of what is now the world’s largest aircraft – the Scaled Composites-built twin-fuselage Stratolaunch, whose 117m (385ft) wingspan outstrips even the 97.5m (321ft) of the Hughes H-4 Hercules flying boat, better known as the Spruce Goose. As a more useful comparison, Stratolaunch also outstrips the 80m wingspan of an Airbus A380.
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PICTURES: The leased jets backfilling for lost 737 Max capacity
As operators across the world scramble to fill capacity gaps created by the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max, we present this gallery of aircraft that have been drafted into affected fleets
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Air Mauritius takes delivery of first A330neo
Air Mauritius has received its first Airbus A330-900 at a ceremony in Toulouse.
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PICTURES: HAL HJT-36 IJT flies after three year hiatus
Hindustan Aeronautics has recommenced flight testing of its HJT-36 Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) from its Bengaluru production centre.
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Civil aircraft feature on EU's US countermeasures list
European regulators have listed large civil aircraft and helicopters among potential targets of trade countermeasures aimed at US exports, following the US government’s plans to introduce tariffs on Airbus jets.
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SpiceJet to lease six more 737-800s
Indian budget carrier SpiceJet has agreed to lease six more Boeing 737-800s that are expected to join its fleet within the next two weeks.
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ST Engineering completes takeover of GE’s nacelle unit
ST Engineering has completed its acquisition of GE's nacelle manufacturing unit Middle River Aircraft Systems (MRAS).
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Qantas to go seasonal to Sapporo
After an absence of 12 years, Qantas will return to Sapporo-New Chitose, flying thrice-weekly services from Sydney between 16 December and 28 March 2020.
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PICTURES: Boeing finishes 737 Max update test flights
Boeing has completed the final test fight for the updated software of the Boeing 737 Max, paving the way for a certification effort.
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AirAsia’s Vietnam dream hits the rocks – again
AirAsia’s third attempt for a low-cost carrier in Vietnam have fallen through, with the termination of a joint venture with local partners.
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GECAS to repossess eight Avianca Brazil aircraft
GECAS will repossess eight aircraft leased to financially troubled Avianca Brazil, as the fleet-depleted airline cancels hundreds of flights during this week's Easter travel season.
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American A321 suffers ‘un-commanded’ roll during takeoff incident
An American Airlines Airbus A321 experienced what a pilot called an “uncommanded” roll and struck runway equipment during takeoff on 10 April from New York.
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India's Jet the latest to hit trouble in tough year for airlines
When, on 17 April, it was forced to temporarily suspend operations, India's Jet Airways became the biggest carrier to pull the plug on flights this year.
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India's Jet Airways suspends operations
Jet Airways is suspending flight operations after failing to secure emergency funding to continue operations.
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Interview
Seefeld takes a specialist approach to marketing
Charles Porteous is president and founder of Seefeld Group, a consultancy helping aviation companies improve decision-making and grow revenues by better understanding their markets and customers
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US offers to renew Taiwan F-16 training at Luke AFB
The US Department of Defense has approved a possible deal for the continuation of a training and support programme for the pilots of Taiwanese Lockheed Martin F-16s at Luke AFB, Arizona.
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Airbus Helicopters gets Australian Tiger support extension
Airbus Helicopters has received a contract extension related to the Tiger attack helicopters operated by the Australian army.
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Boeing in $14.3bn deal for B-1, B-52 modernisation
Boeing has secured a $14.3 billion contract for upgrade work for US Air Force B-1 and B-52 bombers.