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Virgin Australia appoints Paul Scurrah as new CEO
Virgin Australia has named Paul Scurrah as its new chief executive and managing director, succeeding John Borghetti from 25 March.
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US Army upbeat on future armed scout contest
US Army officials say they are pleased with the quality of the bids so far received under its future attack reconnaissance aircraft (FARA) programme, with an initial contracting decision anticipated by mid-year.
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Design issues delay badly needed Combat Rescue Helicopter
Design and manufacturing issues have delayed the first test flight of the US Air Force’s badly needed Combat Rescue Helicopter, the Sikorsky HH-60W, and could push back the start of the aircraft’s low-rate production.
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UK military studies high-speed helicopter benefits
The UK Ministry of Defence intends to complete a study later this year that will determine the future requirements for its medium- and heavy-lift helicopter fleets, opening up the possibility of an acquisition of high-speed designs.
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Boeing to help Aerion develop AS2 supersonic jet
Boeing has become the latest – and biggest – aerospace company to partner with supersonic business jet developer Aerion.
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BOC Aviation prices private placement
BOC Aviation is raising HKD450 million ($56 million) with a private placement through its medium-term note programme.
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Boeing 747 keeps rolling, 50 years after first flight
People said it would never fly. Too expensive, too ambitious, too big.
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PICTURES: Air France refurbishes A330 cabins
Air France has introduced an upgraded cabin interior on its Airbus A330 fleet.
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Elbit subsidiary picked for RC-26B avionics update
Elbit Systems of America has been awarded a potentially $22 million contract to support an avionics modernisation activity on the US Air National Guard's fleet of Fairchild Metroliner-derived RC-26B surveillance aircraft.
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LATAM prices $600m unsecured transaction
LATAM Airlines Group has issued a $600 million senior unsecured bond.
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Airbus helps electric air race off the ground
Airbus is supporting the establishment of a regular electric flight contest, Air Race E, scheduled to begin in 2020.
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Piper extends M600 warranty
Piper Aircraft has extended the warranty on its M600 to reflect the higher-than-expected utilisation rates and longer stage lengths of the single-engined turboprop's in-service fleet.
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Air Baltic planning in-house base maintenance of A220s
Air Baltic is considering extension of its in-house maintenance capabilities so that it can conduct base checks on its Airbus A220 fleet later this year.
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ANALYSIS: How ATR aims to fill turboprop 'niche'
Airbus-Leonardo joint venture ATR appears to be in a comfortable position as the last remaining large Western manufacturer of regional turboprops, with sole rival Bombardier divesting its Q400 programme.
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GoAir A320 crew shut down wrong engine after birdstrike
Indian investigators have disclosed that the crew of a GoAir Airbus A320 shut down the wrong engine after experiencing powerplant vibrations following a birdstrike on take-off.
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Pilots fret over 'serious' fire risk from devices in hold baggage
Cockpit crew representatives are warning that the risk of a serious fire from personal electronic devices is greater than previously anticipated, and that all large devices should be banned from carriage in the aircraft baggage hold.
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Germania terminates flights and files for insolvency
Berlin-based leisure carrier Germania terminated flight operations on the evening of 4 February and filed for insolvency after failing to resolve short-term liquidity issues.
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Spirit's Asco acquisition on track to close by mid-year: CEO
Spirit AeroSystems has restarted the regulatory process required to complete a $650 million acquisition of SRIF, parent of Belgium-based aircraft component maker Asco.
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Air Canada closes C$100m Jazz investment
Air Canada has invested C$97.3 million ($74.1 million) in regional carrier Jazz Aviation's parent company, having closed a previously announced agreement under which Jazz will also acquire nine additional Bombardier CRJ900 regional jets.
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Southwest plans Hawaii proving flight
Southwest Airlines will conduct a validation flight to Hawaii this week, as it continues to work towards certification to begin passenger service to the islands.