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NewsAirbus to conclude A400M contract revisions in months
Airbus expects to conclude contract revisions with A400M customers “in the coming months”, and says it “completed significant de-risking” of the military transport programme during 2018.
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Airbus to deliver up to 890 aircraft this year
Airbus is aiming to deliver 880-890 commercial aircraft this year, compared with the 800 handed over in 2018.
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Cancellation of the A380 programme 'painful': Enders
Outgoing Airbus chief executive Tom Enders describes as “painful” the decision to close the A380 programme, maintaining that the double-deck type remains an “outstanding” achievement.
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Etihad discussing cancellation of 42 A350s
Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways is in talks to cut its A350 order by 42 aircraft, leaving the airline with 20 A350-1000s in the backlog.
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Airbus to axe A380 programme after Emirates order rejig
Airbus is to close its A380 programme, stopping deliveries in 2021, ending an ambitious and expensive bid to challenge Boeing’s 50-year dominance in the high-capacity airliner market.
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Thai stake in Nok dilutes to 16% after new share issue
Nok Air has completed a Bt2.3 billion ($73.3 million) capital raising exercise, which has diluted Thai Airways International's stake in the budget carrier from 21.8% to 16%.
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State rail operator to open Alitalia talks with EasyJet and Delta
Italy’s state railway operator Ferrovie dello Stato plans to begin negotiations with EasyJet and and Delta Air Lines over their potential participation in the privatisation of Alitalia.
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VIDEO: Canada's Flair Airlines unveils new livery
Canadian ultra-low-cost startup Flair Airlines has unveiled a new brand and new aircraft livery, updates that come as the still-new discounter continues expanding its network.
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DoD’s AI strategy highlights flight safety and aircraft repair
The US Department of Defense’s Artificial Intelligence Strategy highlighted the technology's ability to improve flight safety and aircraft maintenance.
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Schiphol ground shunt damages KLM 747 and 787
Two KLM widebodies have been involved in a minor ground collision at Amsterdam Schiphol airport.
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Boeing and Safran name APU venture Initium
Boeing and Safran have named their newly formed APU joint venture Initium Aerospace.
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Clean Sky 2 to test hybrid laminar-flow demonstrators
European researchers are preparing a series of ground and flight tests to asses the viability of using fuel-saving hybrid laminar-flow technology on future large aircraft.
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Air Canada tail-strike pilot was conducting first 777 flight
Investigators probing an Air Canada Boeing 777-300ER tail-strike at Hong Kong have disclosed that the landing was the pilot’s first on the 777, outside of a simulator.
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EASA completes initial MC-21 flight-test evaluation
European Aviation Safety Agency personnel have completed initial certification testing of the Irkut MC-21, during which the organisation’s pilots assessed the aircraft’s handling characteristics.
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NewsNew Delhi sets stage for naval utility helicopter RFP
New Delhi has called for expressions of interest related to the planned procurement of 111 aircraft via its Naval Utility Helicopter requirement.
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Q400 had oil check before in-flight cowl door loss
Canadian investigators have determined that a Jazz Bombardier Q400 underwent engine oil checks before a departure from Toronto during which it lost a cowl door from its left-hand powerplant.
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Virgin Australia flags competition concerns on Tasman market
Virgin Australia has had talks with Australia’s competition regulator over its concerns on the level of competition on routes between Australia and New Zealand.
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Moscow claims new A-100 superior to E-3 Sentry
Moscow has touted the capabilities of its new Beriev A-100 airborne early warning and control aircraft as being far superior to domestic and international rivals.
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Virgin Australia profit rises on stronger yields
Virgin Australia has delivered its strongest first-half result in 11 years, with its underlying profit before tax rising 37% to A$112 million ($79.5 million).