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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Faury leaves Airbus Helicopters a business transformed
How do you measure whether a chief executive has succeeded during their time in charge of a company? Is improved profitability the key metric? The launch of a new product? Some deep cultural transformation? Perhaps a mixture of all the above and more? But at a basic level the question ...
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Qatar to put first A350-1000 on Heathrow route
Qatar Airways is set to operate its first Airbus A350-1000 service to London Heathrow as it prepares to receive the aircraft at a ceremony in Toulouse.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Leonardo marks another new beginning
Are new beginnings becoming a habit for Leonardo? The Italian aerospace champion formerly known as Finmeccanica has set the scene for disappointment with its 2017 results, due to be published on 14 March, by unveiling a “new industrial plan” designed for a return to “steady, sustainable growth”.
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HAL to license production of civilian Dhruv
Hindustan Aeronautics is seeking a local partner to manufacture Dhruv advanced light helicopters under license for the civil sector.
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Stelia manufactures fuselage panel through 3D printing
French aerostructures specialist Stelia Aerospace has produced, through additive manufacturing, a metallic fuselage panel complete with integrated stiffeners.
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Philippines cancels Bell 412 deal on order of president
In a bizarre turn of events, the Philippines has cancelled a contract for 16 Bell Helicopter 412EPIs for its air force just days after revealing the deal at the Singapore air show.
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AW609 certification slips again to end-2019
Leonardo Helicopters has again pushed back the certification and service entry of its AgustaWestland AW609 tiltrotor, but insists that the latest programme slippage will ensure it delivers a mission-ready aircraft.
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United to debut first 737 Max in June
United Airlines will introduce its new Boeing 737 Max 9 on domestic routes from Houston Intercontinental and Los Angeles International airports in June.
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Bombardier remains upbeat despite slide in business jet output
Despite recording a year-on-year delivery slide in 2017, Bombardier is upbeat about its prospects in the business jet sector this year, pointing to higher output than forecast and strong fourth-quarter sales as signs of a market recovery.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Kopter is the new name in helicopters
For Switzerland's only helicopter manufacturer, the past 14 months have been a period of radical change: its founder and former chief executive has departed, to be replaced by a swathe of new management, much arriving from elsewhere in the rotorcraft industry; brand-new engineering and production facilities have opened; and the ...
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PICTURES: 'Qatar maroon' features in Air Italy livery
The livery of Meridiana successor Air Italy was unveiled in Milan today by investors Qatar Airways and Alisarda.
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Meridiana relaunched as Air Italy with Alitalia in its sights
Meridiana has been relaunched as Air Italy, the chief executive of shareholder Qatar Airways announced today in Milan.
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Opinion
OPINION: Are air taxis on a ride to nowhere?
Don’t waste your money on a new car. Studies on the economics of taxi services built around autonomous electric-powered vertical take-off and landing aircraft – so-called eVTOLs – make compelling reading. Basically, cost per passenger mile looks like undercutting helicopter rides by an order of magnitude – and even makes ...
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Sixty-six fatalities from Aseman ATR crash: ministry
Iran's transport ministry says the loss of an ATR 72 turboprop operated by Iran Aseman Airlines has resulted in 66 fatalities.
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Iran Aseman flight crashes en route to Yasouj: state media
Iranian state media are reporting that an Iran Aseman Airlines aircraft has crashed in western-central region of the country.
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ATSG-Precision A321 Freighter on track for 2019 deliveries
US air cargo company Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) still aims to receive type certification for its Airbus A321 converted freighter by 2019, says chief executive Joe Hete.
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BRA sends Avros to KLM UK Engineering for heavy checks
KLM UK Engineering has disclosed its selection by Braathens Regional Airlines for a heavy maintenance contract.
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Opinion
OPINION: Why Saratov An-148 loss is cautionary tale
Russia's rich literary history includes the short verse Gvozd i Podkova, in which a city falls to invaders because the blacksmith did not have a nail with which to shoe the defending commander's horse.
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Boeing 737 Max 9 receives certification
US regulators have awarded Boeing an amended type certificate for the 737 Max 9, clearing the second of the re-engined single-aisle’s major variants to enter service with launch operator Lion Air Group.
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Nordic Aviation Capital exploring sale: sources
Regional aircraft lessor Nordic Aviation Capital is exploring the possibility of a sale, with Deutsche Bank mandated as adviser, sources familiar with the situation tell FlightGlobal.