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Airbus recruits Korean's aerospace arm for future-wing programme
Korean Air Aerospace has become a partner in Airbus's Wing of Tomorrow programme aimed at developing manufacturing methods for a composite wing on a future A320-family replacement.
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EVA Air estimates NT$250m loss as cabin crew strike persists
EVA Air is expecting revenue losses to the tune of NT$250 million ($8.04 million), a day after its cabin crew went on strike over pay and working conditions.
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NewsVIDEO: How Boeing is ramping up 737NG cargo conversions
Boeing’s freighter conversion programme for the 737NG was in the news at this week’s Paris air show, with lessor GECAS announcing the placement of additional aircraft and the manufacturer securing orders for more conversions.
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PARIS: Raytheon takes aim at rogue drone threat
The need to protect key infrastructure such as airports, sports venues and military facilities from malicious intrusion or attack using drones is becoming increasingly urgent – but the good news is that a growing number of companies are offering solutions to address the threat.
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Start-up Great Dane sees Jutland market opportunity
Start-up Great Dane Airlines has outlined plans for rapid growth.
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AnalysisAirbus wins order race – but Boeing steals the show
Boeing won a key battle, if not the war, at this year’s Paris air show. Airbus marked its 50th anniversary by disclosing more business than its Seattle rival, but the event will ultimately be remembered for a show-stopping order from IAG that is set to revive the grounded 737 Max programme.
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Subaru Bell 412EPX gets launch customer
Subaru and Bell Helicopter have clinched their first customer for the Subaru Bell 412EPX helicopter, with the Japan National Police Agency placing an order for one rotorcraft.
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FAA prohibits US carriers from flying over Iranian airspace
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an emergency order prohibiting US carriers from flying in the overwater area of Iranian-controlled airspace until further notice.
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Malindo Air 737 in Bandung runway excursion
A Malindo Air Boeing 737-800 was involved in a runway excursion at Bandung Husein Sastranegara airport on 20 June.
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Kochi to close during day for four months for runway upgrade
Airlines flying into Cochin International airport during the day will have to adjust their schedules for a four-month period from November to March to accommodate runway resurfacing work.
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Alliance Airlines tips 25% rise in full-year profit
Australian carrier Alliance Airlines expects its full year profit before tax to come in above A$32.5 million ($22.5 million), about 25% higher than its result for the previous financial year.
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Flights cancelled as EVA Air cabin crew strike
EVA Air cabin crew have gone on strike over pay and working conditions after the latest round of negotiations with airline management reached an impasse.
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ANALYSIS: Lessors send Boeing a message about the NMA
Six months ago, Boeing was expected to make a splash with the launch of its NMA at the Paris air show, with airlines from the US majors to aircraft lessors lining up to see how Boeing would respond to the issue of an aging fleet in the segment.
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Spirit debuts Las Vegas airport's first automated bag drop
Spirit Airlines has launched Las Vegas airport's first automated self-service bag drop system, as the ultra low-cost carrier marks a network expansion from the Sin City today.
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PARIS: DGA pushes ahead with Guepard helicopter definition
France's DGA procurement agency is working through the definition process for the new H160M Guepard helicopters it is acquiring for all three branches of the country's armed forces under the HIL programme.
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PARIS: JetBlue orders 13 A321XLRs, boosts A220 orders
JetBlue Airways has joined a growing customer base for the newly launched Airbus A321XLR, by converting 13 A321neo orders to the longer-range jet that debuted at the Paris air show this week.
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PARIS: Airbus defence chief targets technological edge
After six months in position as Airbus Defence & Space’s head of military aircraft, Alberto Gutierrez is at the show in upbeat mood, buoyed by a new contractual agreement with customers of the A400M tactical transport, and swift progress being made with a Future Combat Air System programme for France, ...
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Delta extends equity partnerships to Korean Air
Delta Air Lines has extended its equity partnership model to Korean Air, buying a 4.3% stake in the carrier's parent Hanjin-KAL.
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PARIS: GE partners LHT for electrical component MRO
Lufthansa Technik has been selected by GE Aviation as authorised service centre for some of the US manufacturer's electrical equipment on the under-development Boeing 777X.
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MTU to move Canadian MRO operations
German engine specialist MTU is to consolidate most of its Vancouver maintenance operations – currently spread across three sites – at a newly acquired facility on the Canadian city's outskirts.