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USAF has no plans for all-weather, wide area surveillance after JSTARS
The US Air Force has no firm plans to replace a wide area surveillance capability if Congress later this year approves a proposal to retire the Northrop Grumman E-8C JSTARS in 2025, the head of the US Air Force’s Air Combat Command says.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: 'Sleeping' Ecuador awakens to airlines
With its embracing of open skies, Ecuador has brought about new optimism in an airline industry that is hoping to see changes similar to those witnessed in Argentina over the recent year.
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Austrian to cut majority of jobs at Tyrolean Technik
Austrian Airlines is terminating base maintenance activities at its Tyrolean Technik turboprop support facility in Innsbruck.
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Dubai runway closure to cut capacity from April 2019
Dubai's primary airport is to undertake a refurbishment of its southern parallel runway next year, which will involve closing it for more than six weeks.
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Ryanair to enter Tegel and Dusseldorf markets
Ryanair is set to compete directly with EasyJet, Germania and Eurowings on services from Tegel to Palma de Mallorca this summer, after disclosing its first-ever routes from the Berlin airport.
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Airbus and Delta partner in mobile-connectivity scheme
Airbus and Delta Air Lines are spearheading a new initiative intended to simplify introduction of, and access to, high-speed data networks for passengers.
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China Huarong Financial Leasing signs for 30 C919s, 20 ARJ21s
China Huarong Financial Leasing has signed a purchase framework agreement for 30 Comac C919s and 20 ARJ21 regional jets.
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Australia moves ahead with new joint military-civil ATM system
Australia’s project to bring together military and civilian air traffic management systems has moved another step forward with Thales, Airservices Australia and the Department of Defence formally signing the A$1.2 billion ($940 million) contract.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Vistara gears up for international launch
India's Vistara has a clear aim – to fly beyond the subcontinent’s shores and be its premier full-service international carrier, backed by a strong domestic presence.
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Airbus completes 8,000th A320 family delivery
Airbus has passed a key milestone in single-aisle production with the delivery of the 8,000 A320 family aircraft.
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New wings on Qatar F-15s pave upgrade path for USAF
A Qatari order for the F-15 Advanced Eagle will introduce a new structural upgrade for the wing that could be offered as a service life extension option for the US Air Force’s F-15Cs and for the fleets of other international customers, a top Boeing manager says.
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Ryanair chief backs 'vital' capacity boost at Stansted
Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary has expressed support for London Stansted airport's application to raise its annual cap on passenger numbers by eight million to 43 million.
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Light-singles 'not a priority', says Leonardo Helicopters chief
Leonardo Helicopters has frozen plans to introduce the AW009 in the USA – an upgraded version of the SW-4 produced by its PZL Swidnik subsidiary – and instead will concentrate on its core range.
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Opinion
OPINION: C-130J's success gives hope to A400M
Twenty years ago, Lockheed Martin made its first delivery of a C-130J to launch operator the UK Royal Air Force, following a troubled development and testing programme which was very much at odds with its chosen moniker: “Super Hercules”.
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Opinion
OPINION: Qatar Airways must choose wisdom over hubris
If anyone thought Qatar Airways chief Akbar Al Baker, eight months into a Gulf blockade on the carrier, might choose to adopt a more diplomatic tone while addressing the international press, they must have been barking.
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IAG talking with Boeing and Airbus over Level fleet
IAG is holding talks with both Boeing and Airbus on future fleet requirements for its long-haul budget carrier Level.
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PICTURE: Saab unveils first GlobalEye for UAE
Saab has unveiled its first GlobalEye surveillance aircraft, revealing the extensively modified Bombardier Global 6000 business jet in the livery of launch customer the United Arab Emirates air force.
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Iran Aseman suspends ATR operations: regulator
Iran Aseman Airlines has suspended ATR 72 operations until further notice, following the accident involving one of its turboprops.
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Hawaiian's A330-800 order remains in place, for now: airline
Hawaiian Airlines confirms it has not cancelled an order for six Airbus A330-800s, countering reports that the carrier had already terminated its deal with Airbus in favour of Boeing 787-9s.
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Boeing rejoins competitive field for Canadian fighter deal
The Canadian government has announced that five bidders — Boeing, Dassault, Eurofighter, Lockheed Martin and Saab — are eligible to compete for a long sought-after contract to replace the country’s 88 CF-18 fighters.