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American set to begin LAX terminal redevelopment
The operator of Los Angeles International airport has approved a new lease with American Airlines that allows the carrier to move forward with the first of $1.6 billion in planned works.
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Baltimore airport plans five-gate expansion for Southwest
Baltimore/Washington International airport plans to add five gates to concourse A by 2020 to keep up with Southwest Airlines planned growth.
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Porter joins industry in selling 'basic' economy fares
Canadian niche carrier Porter Airlines has rolled out its own version of basic economy, unveiling a new, discounted fare class that requires passengers pay more for services previously included in the price of the ticket.
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Passengers with bags slowed WestJet 737 evacuation: TSB
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has again called attention to the problem of passengers carrying luggage during emergency aircraft evacuations.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Why JetBlue chose the A220
Economics, network range, and fleet plan flexibility. Those factors sealed the deal for JetBlue Airways in choosing the Airbus A220-300 after an "incredibly close" battle with the Embraer E195-E2, moving the airline towards becoming an all-Airbus operator.
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PICTURE: New livery features on second MC-21
Irkut has unveiled a new paint scheme on the second flight-test airframe of the MC-21-300 programme.
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Used business jet market in 'positive' phase of cycle – Flight Ascend Consultancy
The market for pre-owned business jets is experiencing one of its strongest periods for several years, with values stabilising and the global inventory of aircraft for sale now at a 10-year low.
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Leonardo targets Polish attack helicopter deal with AW249
Leonardo Helicopters is to pitch its AW249 attack helicopter – currently being developed for the Italian army – to Poland for its nascent Kruk procurement programme. The manufacturer has detailed the offer as part of a collaboration agreement with Polish defence firm PGZ.
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Hi Fly to show off A380 at Farnborough
Portuguese wet-lease specialist Hi Fly’s first Airbus A380 is set to make an appearance at the Farnborough air show.
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LHT teams with Oerlikon for 3D-printing MRO study
German maintenance provider Lufthansa Technik is co-operating with Swiss engineering group Oerlikon to develop additive manufacturing processes for the MRO industry.
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ANALYSIS: Drone industry says Trump export policies don't go far enough
Despite new regulations issued by President Donald Trump’s administration in April 2018, loosening the rules which govern the exportation of drones to foreign militaries, industry analysts say unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturers still have their hands tied by regulations when it comes to marketing and selling their aircraft abroad. US drone ...
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SIA fixes date for launch of LA nonstop
Singapore Airlines has confirmed it will launch its planned nonstop Los Angeles service on 2 November.
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Vistara commits to 13 A320neos, six 787-9s
Indian carrier Vistara has signed letters of intent to order 13 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, as well as six Boeing 787-9s that will be deployed on long-haul routes.
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China Eastern in $2.3 billion private share sale
China Eastern Airlines will conduct private share placements that will see Juneyao Airlines and two other entities become shareholders.
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Nordam stops production on PW800 nacelle
Oklahoma-based structures supplier Nordam has suspended production of nacelle systems for the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW800 engines due to a contractual dispute.
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AFRL sets first flight date for XQ-58A
An experimental aircraft designed to demonstrate a radical new concept in modern air warfare will enter flight testing this autumn, says Maj Gen William Cooley, commander of the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
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JetBlue orders up to 120 A220-300s
JetBlue Airways has ordered up to 120 Airbus A220-300s to replace its Embraer E190 fleet, and will convert orders for 25 A320neos to the larger A321neo.
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Jazz operated damaged aircraft after 2017 hard landing
The hard landing of a Jazz Aviation Bombardier Q400 in 2017 substantially damaged the aircraft and generated enough load to trigger a switch designed to activate only after a crash, according to a report from the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.
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NewsAirbus and United talk A321LR and A330neo specifics
Airbus has sent United Airlines tailored specifications for the A321LR and A330neo, as the US carrier continues its evaluation of possible Boeing 757 and 767 replacements.
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USA unlikely to permit airframers to support Iran-owned aircraft
A top US official has made clear that the US government is unlikely to issue any licenses that would allow companies like Airbus and ATR to continue supporting aircraft in service with Iranian airlines.