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Workload cited in 777 descent below minimum altitude report
The pilot flying an Air New Zealand Boeing 777-300ER was under additional workload due to an error inputting data into a key system when it descended below altitude limits during an approach to Brisbane airport.
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CALC establishes first aircraft investment sidecar
China Aircraft Leasing (CALC) has started its first aircraft investment sidecar, which is backed by three unidentified Chinese state-owned enterprises.
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UK MPs approve third runway at Heathrow
The UK’s parliament has given the greenlight for the construction of a third runway at London’s Heathrow Airport.
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QantasLink rolls out refreshed Q300
QantasLink has completed its first cabin refurbishment on a Bombardier Q300, as part of a programme that will cover its fleet of 45 turboprops.
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Canberra to buy six MQ-4C Tritons
Australia has confirmed its long-planned acquisition of six Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton remotely piloted aircraft.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: Nok CEO takes disciplined approach to tough market
The new chief executive of Thai low-cost carrier Nok Air is taking a disciplined, pragmatic approach to return the carrier to profitability.
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UK-EU trade deal to satisfy Airbus 'within reach'
Airbus's warning over its UK investment strategy, given the uncertainty of the future UK-European Union relationship, has prompted the government's business secretary to insist that an agreement suitable for the airframer is possible.
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Vietnam's Bamboo commits to 20 787-9s
Vietnamese start-up Bamboo Airways has committed to an order for 20 Boeing 787-9s, and plans to deploy the aircraft on international routes to Europe and the USA.
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Aeroflot shareholders approve MC-21 acquisition
Aeroflot shareholders have approved the Russian flag-carrier's plans to lease 50 Irkut MC-21-300s.
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NewsBahrain order keeps F-16 production ticking over
Lockheed Martin has signed an initial contract worth $1.2 billion to launch production of the F-16 Block 70 on a new final assembly line in Greenville, South Carolina for the Royal Bahraini Air Force.
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ANALYSIS: How GKN envisions its future after change in ownership
Following a turbulent period for GKN – culminating in its acquisition by turnaround specialist Melrose Industries in April – the UK engineering group’s aerospace arm is confident it can continue to invest in new technology and grow its business under its new ownership.
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Jet Airways agrees to take 75 more 737 Max aircraft
India's Jet Airways has disclosed that it is purchasing 75 additional Boeing 737 Max jets.
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ANALYSIS: Civil simulator manufacturer strategies compared
L3’s soon-to-open training centre near London Gatwick airport typifies the strategic direction in which the fast-consolidating simulator manufacturing sector is heading. In one building, the US-owned entity will assemble up to 30 devices a year, for its own training business and third-party customers. Meanwhile, a short walk away, a twin ...
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AirAsia's Fernandes calls for removal of MAVCOM layer
AirAsia Group chief executive officer Tony Fernandes has continued the war of words with the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM), calling for the removal of the regulatory body as pushes for a "fully liberalised aviation industry" in Malaysia.
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Iraqi Airways presses for chance to lift 'unfair' blacklisting
Iraqi Airways is dismayed at the continuing European blacklisting of its operation, but is hoping that restrictions will start being lifted before the end of this year.
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Australia and India sign open skies agreement
Australia and India have liberalised their air services agreement, allowing airlines to operate unlimited services between the two countries.
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Comac completes static tests for composite wing project
Comac has completed static and damage tolerance tests for a composite wing box project.
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Thai, Airbus to move ahead with MRO joint venture
Thai Airways International and Airbus will establish a new joint venture MRO facility at U-Tapao International airport near Bangkok.
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Protracted checks keep NCA 747 fleet out of action
Japanese freight operator Nippon Cargo Airlines expects its services to remain suspended for at least another week, to allow more time for maintenance record checks.
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Franco-German FCAS deal points to Dassault leadership
France will take the lead role in the planned development of a joint Future Combat Air System (FCAS) with Germany.