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PICTURE: Frigate Ecojet revised as four-engined design
Russian developers of a 300-seat aircraft with a characteristic wide elliptical fuselage have opted to modify the proposal substantially, revising the design as a four-engined transport rather than a twinjet.
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New reports offer clues to MH370 location
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released two new reports that analysed data gathered during the surface search for Malaysia Airlines MH370.
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Ryanair claims 'conspiracy' afoot over Air Berlin assets
Irish budget carrier Ryanair is protesting a proposed Lufthansa acquisition of Air Berlin assets, following Air Berlin's filing for administration.
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Avianca moves to year-end target for United deal
Avianca says it continues alliance talks with partner United Airlines, and is now hoping to ink a deal by end-2017.
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Moody's downgrades Doric EETCs on A380 concerns
Moody's has downgraded the class A ratings assigned for two enhanced equipment trust certificates (EETCs) secured by Airbus A380s.
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Avianca plans to add two new European points
Avianca expects to add two new European destinations in the coming months, as it sees strong demand in its international network.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Air Berlin filing piles pressure on Etihad equity model
News that Etihad's partner Air Berlin has followed stablemate Alitalia into a formal restructuring process – on top of the Gulf carrier's own exit from holdings in Darwin Airline and, before that, Aer Lingus – leaves its European investment strategy in a state of disarray.
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Procurement a key priority for Israel's new air force chief
The appointment of Maj Gen Amikam Norkin as the Israeli air force's new commander could expedite some of its procurement plans, including for the Boeing KC-46A tanker, Lockheed Martin F-35 and longer-endurance unmanned air vehicles.
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NewsMeteor to make bigger Impact with MALE development
Israel's Meteor Aerospace is developing a medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) unmanned air vehicle, with the Impact 1300 to have a maximum take-off weight of 1,300kg (2,860lb). The new product is now in full-scale development, the company says.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: Bill Flynn, chief executive, Atlas Air
To understand the scope of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings' ongoing business transformation, look no further than Amazon One – a Boeing 767-300ER Freighter with registration N1997A.
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Turkish airlines show signs of recovery in latest financials
The two largest Turkish airlines have reported improving financial results for the quarter ended 30 June as they work to recover from the impact of their home country's recent geopolitical and security uncertainties.
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Argentina halts talks linked to Kfir buy
Argentina has stopped negotiations about a possible purchase of upgraded Israel Aerospace Industries Kfir fighters, despite indications earlier this year that a deal for 12-14 aircraft could be finalised.
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Chile's JetSMART eyes Peru for international growth
Chile's JetSMART plans to add international service next year, as it highlights growth potential for low-cost carriers in Latin America.
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Curtain falls on Swiss Avro operations after 27 years
The Avro RJ has bowed out of service with Swiss International Air Lines, 27 years after the four-engined jet made its Swiss debut with the airline's predecessor Crossair in BAe 146 form.
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Air Berlin files for insolvency
Air Berlin has filed for insolvency at a court in the German capital today.
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Superjet manufacturer posts interim loss on lower deliveries
Sukhoi's civil aircraft division delivered six Superjet 100s over the first half of the year, compared with nine in the previous interim period.
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NewsFinal Akoya two-seat amphibian begins flight testing
Lisa Airplanes has flown the second and final Akoya prototype and says it is aiming for US certification and service entry of the two-seat amphibian in 2018.
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Air Baltic reveals new destinations for summer 2018
Latvia's Air Baltic has disclosed five additional routes for its summer 2018 schedule.
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Australia joins Germany in grounding Tiger attack helicopters
Australia has joined Germany in grounding its fleet of Airbus Helicopters Tiger attack rotorcraft in the wake of a fatal crash in Mali in which two crew members were killed.
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HAECO operating profit up 44.3% in first half
The Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company (HAECO) Group increased its operating profit by 44.3% to HK$466 million ($59.6 million) in the first six months of 2017.