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FAA approves registration number for Boeing MQ-25 prototype
Boeing has received a US aircraft registration for the newly-unveiled demonstrator at the heart of its bid to make up to 72 MQ-25 Stingray carrier-based unmanned tankers for the US Navy, the company confirms to FlightGlobal.
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Opinion
OPINION: First A380 sellers have the advantage
If Airbus does decide to end production of the Airbus A380, then the secondary market for the European manufacturer's flagship jet will likely favour the first sellers.
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Wideroe picks Embraer for E-Jet component support
Norwegian carrier Wideroe has contracted Embraer to provide component maintenance for an on-order fleet of E190-E2 regional jets.
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Aurora's long-range Orion UAS receives USAF funding
The US Air Force has awarded Aurora Flight Sciences a $48 million contract to develop a certified version of the long-endurance Orion unmanned air vehicle, possibly reviving the UAV's prospects with the air force after the service rebuffed it almost three years ago.
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LATAM invests in hangar at Sao Paulo
LATAM Airlines Group has signed an agreement with financing and asset management company RB Capital to build a maintenance hangar at Sao Paulo Guarulhos airport.
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FlightGlobal data indicates over 700 Airbus deliveries last year
Airbus appears to have exceeded its original delivery target of 700 aircraft for 2017, according to data from FlightGlobal's Ascend consultancy.
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Jet Airways suspends two pilots for leaving cockpit during flight
Jet Airways has grounded two senior pilots following their leaving of the cockpit of the Boeing 777-300ER they were operating, during an argument on 1 January.
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China United, MIAT, Air Algerie barred from more China flights
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has barred China United Airlines, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, Air Algerie, and Ariana Afghan Airlines from adding more scheduled services, charters, and making new route applications into China until the end of March.
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Thailand to turn U-Tapao into MRO powerhouse
The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) states that the establishment of an aeropolis at U-Tapao International airport will "stimulate the aircraft maintenance industry", as the country looks to become a major MRO player in the Asia-Pacific region.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Auspicious year ahead for China-Australia routes
This year will see further capacity growth on Australia-China routes in response to strong demand and the open skies agreement between the two countries.
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USAF nominee leaves future of Pentagon innovation office in doubt
A key figure in the Obama administration's defence innovation strategy organized under the Third Offset initiative will lead the US Air Force’s acquisition office, leaving the future of the secretive Strategic Capabilities Office in limbo.
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Southwest to pay $15 million to settle collusion lawsuit
Southwest Airlines has agreed to pay $15 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that the largest four US carriers colluded on capacity plans.
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AeroVironment revives Global Observer with new joint venture
AeroVironment will team up with the Japan-based SoftBank Corporation to develop a solar-powered high-altitude long-endurance unmanned air vehicle for commercial operations, the company announced this week.
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NewsChina's Wanfeng Aviation snaps up Diamond Aircraft
China’s Wanfeng Aviation has acquired Diamond Aircraft Group, the Austrian-headquartered parent company of one of Europe's largest general aviation aircraft manufacturers, Diamond Aircraft Industries, and its Canada-based sister.
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Chinese investor Hangxin acquires Magnetic MRO
Estonian maintenance provider Magnetic MRO is to be acquired by Guangzhou Hangxin Aviation Technology.
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El Al to reconfigure European 737s by 2019
Israeli flag-carrier El Al aims to complete a reconfiguration of its Boeing 737-800 fleet in 2019 as part of its rethink of European services.
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NewsTecnam secures European validation for second-generation P2008
Tecnam has secured European validation for the second-generation version of its P2008JC piston single, 10 years after the two-seat, high-wing type was launched.
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NewsTextron Aviation delivers first of nine King Airs to CanWest Air
Textron Aviation has handed over the first Beechcraft King Air to Canada’s CanWest Air, from a 2017 order for nine aircraft – eight baseline 250s and a single 350.
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El Al to open new US route
Israeli flag-carrier El Al is to open its own nonstop services to San Francisco before the end of this year.
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New Delhi optimistic on Air India narrowing losses
New Delhi projects that state carrier Air India is expected to make a net loss of Rs35.8 billion ($536 million) for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2018.