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Safran to build additional Leap MRO shops
Safran is planning to establish two additional engine overhaul facilities by 2023 to handle shop visits for the Leap engines built by CFM International, its joint venture with GE Aviation.
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Opinion
OPINION: Only luck saved lives in Durango's unqualified disaster
On an August day in the Alps last year, a teenage enthusiast on a pleasure flight aboard a single-engined Piper was offered the opportunity to take the controls, even though he had no experience and the pilot had no instructor qualification.
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Rolls-Royce foresees broad applications for UltraFan
Rolls-Royce foresees a range of potential applications for its UltraFan future engine programme, despite the UK manufacturer's withdrawal of its bid to power Boeing's proposed New Mid-market Airplane.
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SAA alleges licence fraud after probe into A340 upset
South African Airways has opened a criminal fraud case against a pilot, alleging that he was flying for the flag-carrier despite not having an air transport pilot’s licence.
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Landor 747 named as next British Airways retrojet
British Airways has announced that the next retrojet will be a Boeing 747 in a Landor design.
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Malaysia Airlines closes 2018 with losses 'marginally lower'
Malaysia Airlines has disclosed that it finished 2018 "on a marginally lower loss compared to a year ago".
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SAS outlines preliminary A321LR strategy
Scandinavia’s SAS has outlined the strategic options for deploying its new long-range Airbus A321LRs, stating that it will use the aircraft as a small-scale test platform.
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Dassault chief warns on creating 'Eurofighter 2.0' for FCAS work
Additional partners could still be brought into the ongoing effort to develop a European future fighter aircraft, but lead company Dassault has warned against overcomplicating the project.
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Japanese bank MUFG takes over DVB Bank aviation arm
Japanese bank MUFG is to acquire the aviation finance division of Germany’s DVB Bank, following a purchase and transfer agreement.
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Singapore to order four F-35s, with options for eight
Singapore plans to place a firm order for four Lockheed Martin F-35s, with options for an additional eight aircraft.
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AirAsia wrote off lease debt from Indonesia AirAsia X
AirAsia Group wrote off MYR28 million ($6.88 million) in aircraft lease payments owed to it by Indonesia AirAsia X (IAAX) during the quarter ended December 2018.
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AVALON: RAAF shows off militarised 737s
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has seen operational improvements with its two militarized Boeing 737 types, the E-7A Wedgetail and P-8A Poseidon.
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AVALON: Northrop eyes Firebird sales Down Under
Northrop Grumman sees potential for its Firebird optionally manned intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance aircraft in Australia, as the type prepares for service entry in the USA.
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AVALON: Canberra leases eight DA40 NGs for cadets
Canberra has announced a deal to lease eight Diamond DA40 NG light aircraft, for use by Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) cadets.
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AVALON: RAAF Roulettes team bids farewell to PC-9/A
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Roulette’s display team is set to conduct its last display with the Pilatus PC-9/A turboprop trainer.
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AVALON: Collins eyes regional comms, training opportunities
Collins Aerospace sees opportunities to help the region’s militaries upgrade their communications and training capabilities.
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New vehicle set to absorb Air India debt, sell off units
New Delhi has approved the establishment of a special purpose company that will take around half of Air India's debt and four subsidiaries that are set to be sold off.
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New Delhi approves Hirasar greenfield airport project
The Indian government has approved the development of a new greenfield airport at Hirasar, as the existing Rajkot airport suffers from land constraint.
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China Southern converts two 777-300ER orders to 777Fs
China Southern Airlines has converted an order for two Boeing 777-300ERs to 777-200LR Freighters.
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US Navy declares IOC for Lockheed Martin F-35C
The US Navy declared the Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II, the aircraft carrier-capable variant of the stealth fighter, to have achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC) on 28 February.