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AIX: Astronics gains STC for new satcom antenna system
US manufacturer Astronics has received supplemental type certificate for its latest satellite antenna and “AeroShield” radome to provide passenger connectivity on Boeing 737NGs.
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ANALYSIS: Aviation struggles to attract new talent
Difficult though it may be for those in the aerospace industry to comprehend it, there is a real problem generating sufficient interest in aviation careers to meet the demand for highly skilled jobs like engineers, pilots and air traffic controllers.
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ANALYSIS: Keeping flight crews ahead of flightdeck technology
Keeping airline pilot training relevant while flightdeck technology advances apace - and while airspace management demands ever greater flight trajectory accuracy - is a task that will end only when airliners no longer have flightdecks.
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IAG floats possible Norwegian takeover
British Airways and Iberia parent IAG is considering a possible takeover of Scandinavian budget carrier Norwegian, after taking a preliminary minority share in the airline.
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SAS to acquire additional A330 to replace A340
Scandinavian carrier SAS is to acquire another Airbus A330-300E for its long-haul fleet.
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AIX: FACC signs stowage bin deal with Austrian and launches aftermarket business
Austrian interiors and aerostructures company FACC yesterday unveiled a new aftermarket division, and signed a deal with Austrian Airlines to launch its new A320 stowage bin retrofit.
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AIX: LH Group booking for Essenz-ial seats
Lufthansa Group has chosen Geven’s Essenza seat for new Airbus A320neo/A321neo aircraft, joining the fleets of its hub airlines Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa and Swiss from the first quarter of 2019. The first delivery will be an A320neo to Swiss.
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AIX: Taqnia Space teams up with SITAONAIR to launch new satellite connectivity service
Saudi Arabia’s Taqnia Space has developed a new Ka- and Ku-band satellite-based in-flight connectivity service that will be launched by Saudi Arabian Airlines in the second quarter of this year.
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AIX: Wifi Technologies offers low-cost VOD solution
For airlines that want to offer passengers video on demand to watch on their personal devices but don’t want to fork out for a satellite connectivity system, Wifi Technologies believes it has the answer.
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GECAS to lease 12 737 Max 8s to Jet Airways
GECAS has committed to leasing 12 Boeing 737 Max 8s to Jet Airways, with deliveries commencing in June and continuing through to 2020.
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Arctic tests clear Superjet for high-latitude operations
Russia's federal air transport regulator has cleared the Sukhoi Superjet 100 to operate at high latitudes following tests conducted at Svalbard.
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Hi Fly to be 'proven right' with used-A380 plan: Airbus's Schulz
Airbus chief commercial officer Eric Schulz has welcomed wet-lease operator Hi Fly's decision to acquire a used A380 as a breakthrough in a sector he prioritised for the double-deck type after taking up his position earlier this year.
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New Delhi approves technical specifications for Ka-22T buy
New Delhi has approved the technical configuration of the Kamov Ka-226T "Sergei" light utility helicopters, of which 200 will be procured for the Indian military.
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Jet Aviation announces acquisition of Hawker Pacific
Jet Aviation is to acquire Hawker Pacific in a deal worth $250 million.
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BOC Aviation emphasises low exposure to China tariff risk
BOC Aviation has emphasised that its orderbook has minimal exposure should the USA and China move to impose their proposed tariffs on commercial aircraft.
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Boeing technology fund invests in UK hypersonics firm
Boeing's HorizonX venture fund has invested in UK-based specialist in hypersonic propulsion company Reaction Engines.
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Boeing, SIAEC fleet management JV enters full operations
Boeing has announced that its joint venture with SIA Engineering Company, Boeing Asia-Pacific Aviation Services (BAPAS) has entered full operations.
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SpiceJet to operate four new services from Hubli
India’s SpiceJet will launch four new services from Hubli on 14 May, two of which are under the country’s regional connectivity (RCS) scheme.
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Pentagon refuses delivery of F-35s over repair dispute
The US Department of Defence is refusing delivery of F-35 Lightning IIs over a dispute with manufacturer Lockheed Martin about who should pay for repair costs to fix a production error on the aircraft.
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Vice Adm Winter downplays reorganisation of F-35 programme
Vice Admiral Mat Winter downplayed the reorganization of his office, the F-35 Lightning Joint Programme Office, in remarks at the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space Exposition in National Harbor, Maryland on 11 April.