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Aero Vodochody and IAI to collaborate on advanced L-159
Czech Republic-based Aero Vodochody and Israel Aerospace Industries are to develop and market an advanced version of the former's L-159 trainer and light attack aircraft.
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ANALYSIS: UK 'pleased with progress' of Predator UAV testing
The UK’s role in the coalition efforts in the Middle East over recent years has led the country to become an operator of a number of discriminating technologies, in particular an armed version of the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9 Reaper UAV. The UK operates a 10-strong fleet of Block ...
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Hybrid geared-fan and piston concept could slash fuel-burn
German aerospace researchers are showing off a high-efficiency powerplant concept which combines geared-fan architecture with a piston-engine core.
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Pegasus adds trio of A320neos to 2019's planned intake
Turkish carrier Pegasus has disclosed plans to lease an extra three Airbus A320neos in the first quarter of 2019.
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Ryanair firms options on 25 737 Max 8s
Budget carrier Ryanair is ordering another 25 Boeing 737 Max 8s, taking its overall commitment to 135 of the re-engined twinjets.
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India targets second Delhi airport by 2023
Plans for the development of a second international airport at India's capital region appear to be making headway after the government has approved a feasibility study, with operations expected to commence by April 2023.
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Seoul gears up for ASW helicopter competition
Seoul plans to issue a request for proposals in May for 12 anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopters under its Maritime Operations Helicopter (MOH) competition.
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Qantas in Asian, US network adjustment
Qantas will adjust its services to Asia, as well as the United States, starting in October.
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Boeing’s HorizonX fund invests in 3D printing startup
Boeing’s HorizonX venture fund has invested in Morf3D, a California-based company specializing in the additive manufacturing of aerospace parts.
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Guangzhou Baiyun to open new terminal on 26 April
Guangzhou Baiyun International airport will open its new Terminal 2 for operations on 26 April, two months later than planned.
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Alaska to overhaul A320 cabins
Alaska Airlines has kicked off a major overhaul of the cabins of its Airbus A320-family aircraft – an effort to make the cabins of Airbus and Boeing 737s similar.
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Boeing requests waiver to avoid 787-10 certification delay
A software bug that shut-down one engine on a GE Aviation-powered 787 last July has prompted Boeing to ask the US Federal Aviation Administration to temporarily exempt the 787-10 from a safety requirement.
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Alaska to lease Southwest 20 slots at National and LaGuardia
Alaska Air Group has leased to Southwest Airlines takeoff and landing rights at Ronald Reagan Washington National airport and New York LaGuardia airport.
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LHT to test new maintenance processes in Malta
Lufthansa Technik will trial at its Malta facility new-technology aids to shorten aircraft layovers for maintenance checks.
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United touts efficiency with first 737 Max delivery
United Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max 9, marking the stretched Max variant's debut at a US carrier.
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Belavia partners Embraer for E-Jet maintenance
Embraer has won a contract from Belarusian carrier Belavia to support its E-Jet fleet.
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Air Nostrum outlines plan for start-up Hibernian Airlines
Air Nostrum is creating a new Irish-based airline called Hibernian Airlines which is expected to begin operations
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Stockholm Arlanda enjoys 'spin-off demand' from big hubs
Stockholm Arlanda airport is benefiting from the lack of free capacity at some of the big European hubs, which is prompting long-haul operators to consider second-tier facilities, according to Ole Wieth Christensen, director of route development at operator Swedavia.
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PICTURE: First A350-900ULR starts flight-test campaign
Airbus has conducted the maiden flight of its A350-900ULR, the heavier and longer-range variant of the twinjet tailored to operate specialised long-haul routes.
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Adria seeks to acquire ex-Darwin Saab fleet
Adria and an undisclosed lessor are in talks to acquire former Swiss carrier Darwin Airline’s fleet of six Saab 2000s.