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Russia eyes new military variants of Mi-38 helicopter
Russia may develop medevac and electronic warfare (EW) variants of the Mil Mi-38 helicopter, but has so far ruled out an armed model.
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Setouchi launches Japan's first members-only business aircraft programme
Setouchi Holdings, which owns Quest Aircraft, the developer of the Kodiak single-engined turboprop, has launched Japan’s first members-only business aircraft operation using the all-metal, high-wing type.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Southwest goes California Dreamin' in Hawaii
Southwest Airlines' decision to finally enter the Hawaii market with service from California is set to introduce substantial low-cost competition in a space that has long been dominated by full-service airlines.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Enrique Cueto, chief executive, LATAM Airlines Group
For LATAM Airlines Group, the end of 2016 marked a financial turning point. The Santiago-based carrier turned in an annual net profit, its first in the four years since its creation from a merger between Chile's LAN and Brazil's TAM.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Lessons for airlines from recent major IT outages
When British Airways was forced to ground 726 flights over three days in May, the resulting chaos for its passengers around the globe racked up a bill of some £80 million ($105 million), according to the carrier's own estimates. BA found itself under intense media scrutiny, and UK prime minister ...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: UAV market ripe for regulatory overhaul
To say that the response to what seems to be a daily expansion of the use of unmanned air vehicles (UAV) for commercial applications is mixed would be an understatement, with advocates and adversaries alike being vocal about the introduction of such a disruptive technology.
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Opinion
OPINION: Can business aviation break cycle of decline?
Two of aviation’s three economies are growing: military aircraft sales are slowly and steadily on the rise, while Airbus’s and Boeing’s biggest problem is ramping up output without breaking the supply chain.
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AirAsia Japan to launch operations on 29 October
The reborn AirAsia Japan will commence services on 29 October with a maiden service from its Nagoya hub to Sapporo, two years after receiving its air operator's certificate.
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ASEAN moves to boost air connectivity
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has taken steps to further integrate its skies and facilitate passenger flow among member countries.
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NBAA: 'Serious' new problem with Silvercrest rattles Dassault
A “serious” new problem discovered five years into testing the Safran Silvercrest engine has shaken Dassault Aviation’s confidence and raised questions about the future of France’s only hope to remain one of the world’s few designers of turbofan propulsion systems.
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ADEX: KF-X advances, as detailed design beckons
The final design of the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-X fighter is expected in June 2018, at which point detailed design will commence.
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USAF searching for hypersonic vehicle materials
The US Air Force Research Laboratory is searching for leading edge materials for reusable and expendable hypersonic vehicles to support its high speed strike weapon programme.
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New tests move P&W closer to ultra-high bypass GTF
Pratt & Whitney is a step closer to developing an ultra high-bypass version of the PW1000G geared turbofan after completing a second round of ground testing of key components.
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Airbus Helicopters flies third H160 prototype
Airbus Helicopters has flown the third prototype (PT3) of its H160 medium-twin, with the maiden sortie taking place on 13 October from the airframer's headquarters in Marignane, France.
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United adding seats to 777-200s with Polaris retrofit
United Airlines will add at least 23 seats to its long-haul Boeing 777-200s when it reconfigures the aircraft with its new Polaris business class seats.
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EASA to order disk checks on Leap-powered A320neos
Operators of Airbus A320neos with CFM International Leap-1A engines are likely to be told to inspect high-pressure turbine disks to check for possible defects.
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Emirates loses UK appeals against extra-EU delay liability
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates has lost appeals over compensation liability for delayed flights outside of the European Union after UK judges originally reached contradictory rulings in two similar cases.
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Opinion
OPINION: Is A380 fleet overtaking 747 a hollow victory?
News that the Airbus A380 fleet now exceeds that of the Boeing 747 will have been met with mixed emotions in Seattle.
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Israel steps back from V-22 purchase
The Israeli air force has frozen its evaluation of the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, with a senior defence source indicating that the tiltrotor is unable to perform some missions currently conducted using its Sikorsky CH-53 transport helicopters.
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Airport screening as we know it won't change soon: Hololei
Airport security screening will become less intrusive in the future, but the technology necessary has yet to mature.