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Secretive new Kratos UAS enters production
A new jet-powered unmanned air system developed by Kratos Unmanned Systems Division (USD) will enter production under a $23 million contract awarded by an unidentified customer, the California-based company announced on 8 January.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: BendixKing president focuses on speed to market
As president of Albuquerque-based Honeywell subsidiary BendixKing, Gregg Cohen is focused on bringing innovative new avionics products to market quickly, particularly where they meet the demand for increased connectivity.
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NewsTecnam flies second P2012 Traveller
Tecnam’s top-of-the-range P2012 Traveller took another step towards certification on 22 December, when the Italian airframer's second flying prototype joined the test campaign.
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Opinion
OPINION: Engine arrival signals China's supply chain progress
By rolling out the first locally designed high-bypass turbofan on 29 December, China joined one of the most exclusive clubs in the global aerospace industry.
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Rivals Emirates and Etihad tie up over aviation security
Middle Eastern rival carriers Emirates and Etihad Airways are entering a co-operation pact covering aviation security matters.
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London excluded from extra UK-China frequencies
Details of the recently-agreed enhancement of the UK-China bilateral air services pact show that London routes are excluded from the 50 extra available frequencies.
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PICTURES: Scoot 787 door ripped off at Changi
A Scoot Boeing 787-8 had its left-front door ripped from the airframe during preparation for routine maintenance at Singapore Changi International airport on 7 January.
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China Southern 777 wing clips Kuwait 777
A China Southern Airlines Boeing 777-300ER's right wing tip struck a Kuwait Airways aircraft on 6 January at New York's John F. Kennedy International airport, causing damage to both jets.
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Crashed ATR hit trees less than 500m from runway
Canadian investigators have disclosed that a West Wind Aviation ATR 42-300 struck trees just 1,400ft (430m) off the end of its departure runway during an ill-fated flight in Saskatchewan.
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BOC Aviation flags profit boost from US tax changes
Lessor BOC Aviation expects that its net profit for the year ended December 2017 will increase by up to $93 million due to the recent change in US corporate tax rates.
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Turkish signs tentative deal for 25 A350-900s
Turkish Airlines has disclosed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus that covers 25 A350-900s.
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PICTURE: Airbus rolls out higher-capacity A321neo
Assembly of the first A321neo ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex) has been completed in Hamburg, the manufacturer confirms.
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Unionised Ryanair will be 'markedly different': HSBC
Ryanair's decision to enter talks on recognising unions for both pilots and cabin crew, disclosed last month, will create a "markedly different" company, HSBC has predicted in an analyst note.
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Opinion
OPINION: Boeing and Embraer have much to gain from tie-up
A combination of Boeing and Embraer would make a powerful team in commercial aviation, deepen a potentially disruptive alliance with Saab in the defence market, and could upset the business aviation status quo.
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PICTURE: Air Astana receives first A321neo
Air Astana has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo, registered P4-KDC.
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Equity restructuring aimed at attracting investor: PAL
PAL Holdings has reiterated that its ongoing equity restructuring will allow it to attract a new strategic investor.
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CALC orders 15 additional A320neos
China Aircraft Leasing (CALC) has ordered an additional 15 Airbus A320neos, only weeks after closing a deal for 50 of the same type.
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USAF: Skies over Iraq and Syria are “treasure trove” for adversary eyes
Russia and China are studying American air power over Syria and Iraq, and US Air Force generals are worried they have already learned too much.
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US Army begins process to buy 35 more UH-72s
The US Army on 4 January took the first step in the process to award a contract to Airbus for up to 35 more UH-72 Lakota helicopters.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Airline unions seek long-term benefits from US tax cuts
US labour unions are pushing airlines to provide employees with some form of long-term financial benefit from the savings they stand to reap from the recent 14-point cut to the US corporate tax rate.