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CRAIC widens supplier search to aircraft systems for CR929
A year-long joint concept definition phase launched on 27 March will select the Tier 1 suppliers for the Chinese-Russian CR929-600 widebody, the CRAIC joint venture announced on 30 March.
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A321LR conducts longest flight on route from Seychelles
Airbus’s A321LR test aircraft has arrived back in Toulouse after conducting its longest-distance flight so far in the certification campaign, operating from the Seychelles.
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Obligation driving Aer Lingus membership in transatlantic JV
Aer Lingus is slowly moving towards joining the transatlantic joint venture with British Airways, a step that it was "obligated" to take when it was purchased by International Airlines Group (IAG).
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Boeing Defense reorganizes by adding two new divisions and eliminating another
Boeing plans to launch two new divisions within its Defense, Space & Security business starting next week – a Commercial Derivative Aircraft division, and a Missile and Weapon Systems division – as part of an ongoing reorganization effort by the business unit’s chief executive, Leanne Caret.
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Melrose wins shareholder support for GKN takeover
GKN shareholders have voted to accept a takeover bid by turnaround specialist Melrose Industries.
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Tunisair picks Air France-KLM technical arm for CFM56 support
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance has started servicing CFM International CFM56 engines for Tunisair.
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Opinion
OPINION: Brexit offers no upsides to airlines or passengers
Since 52% of voters opted for Brexit nearly two years ago, the UK's government and regulators have been beset by multiple headaches.
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Opinion
OPINION: A320 has repaid faith of Airbus - and governments
There has been a lot of buzz around the single-aisle sector recently, with several significant production milestones following one after another.
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OPINION: New Kangaroo Route could put spring in Qantas's step
Nostalgia for the post-war Kangaroo Route – flown in multiple leaps on Lockheed Constellations – and chief executive’s Alan Joyce’s eloquence about “breaking the tyranny of distance” ensured the debut of Qantas’s direct service from Perth to London gained arguably more global media coverage than the launch of even longer ...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: UK aerospace grapples with post-Brexit uncertainty
The recent agreement between the UK and the EU to implement a 21-month post-Brexit transition period, lasting until the end of 2020, may have reduced any immediate pressure on the aerospace industry to put into action contingency plans for the country's scheduled withdrawal from the bloc in March 2019.
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Brimstone deal to support MBDA sales offensive
MBDA has received a long-term contract from the UK Ministry of Defence that will extend the production and sustainment of its improved Brimstone air-to-surface missile into the 2030s.
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Flying Colours expands St Louis facility
Completions and engineering company Flying Colours has expanded its facility in St Louis, Missouri from 5,570m² (60,000ft²) to 9,300m², to cater for the growing demand from business aircraft owners and manufacturers for its detailed cabinetry work and interior completion services.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: How airlines have readied for Brexit
With just a year to go before the UK is scheduled to formally leave the European Union, the reality of what this will mean for airlines with significant British operations or ownership is still far from clear.
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Rolls-Royce to update Trent 7000 parts in wake of Trent 1000 issues
Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines are to be modified as a result of the technical issues that have arisen on Trent 1000s.
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Lufthansa Group eyes new Asia-Pacific routes
Lufthansa Group is looking to add more capacity into Asia-Pacific as demand for air travel grows in the region.
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ANA signs bizjet partnerships with Sojitz and Honda Aircraft
ANA Holdings will establish a new business jet operation in partnership with Sojitz, while it has also signed a separate support deal with Honda Aircraft.
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BOC Aviation orders six Boeing 787-9s
Lessor BOC Aviation has signed a purchase agreement with Boeing for six 787-9s, in a deal valued at $1.69 billion at list prices.
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Seoul approves Delta-Korean Air transpacific joint venture
Delta Air Lines and Korean Air’s transpacific network joint venture has been cleared to proceed after being approved by South Korean regulators.
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New Delhi to sell 76% stake in Air India
The Indian government has decided to sell a 76% stake in Air India under the carrier's privatisation programme.
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Boeing suffers "limited" malware intrusion
A malware attack struck Boeing computers on 28 March, but the company insists the impact is contained.