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Philippine Airlines to suspend Abu Dhabi services
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will suspend its thrice-weekly Manila-Abu Dhabi services from 8 July onwards.
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Malaysia Airlines scraps premium economy on A350s
Malaysia Airlines will not fit premium economy seats to its incoming fleet of Airbus A350-900s, but maintain a small first class cabin.
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President Trump signs $110 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia
In his first international trip as US president, Donald Trump arrived in Riyadh bearing a record-setting arms deal for Saudi Arabia that features integrated air defense systems, Black Hawk helicopters - including local assembly - and precision-guided munitions, in a multi-billion contract bonanza for Boeing and Lockheed Martin.
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Cost considerations fuel Israeli tanker debate
As a decision on acquiring new tankers for the Israeli air force becomes time-critical, two options are the subject of a heated debate within the nation's defence ministry.
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Israel divides Hercules unit following upgrade
Israel's air force has formally split its "Knights of the Yellow Bird" squadron into two separate units: one operating upgraded Lockheed Martin C-130Hs; and the other equipped with the new-generation J-model Hercules.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: IATA aims for Amazon-style distribution with One Order
A team at IATA is quietly preparing for a revolution. Its plan is to enable airline businesses to transform themselves from providers of flights, seats and sundry related services into digital travel retail platforms. The name of this revolution? The One Order programme.
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EBACE: Jetex to expand network with French airports tie-up
Fast-expanding trip planning and handling specialist Jetex is increasing its French presence through a 15-city tie-up with airport management company Edeis, it said at the show this afternoon.
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EBACE: Embraer wins EASA approval for Phenom 100EV engine
Embraer is poised to deliver the Phenom 100EV to the European market, with regional certification approval of Pratt & Whitney Canada’s upgraded engine received on the eve of EBACE.
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UVision unveils extended-endurance Hero
Israel's UVision has unveiled an extended-range version of its Hero loitering weapon system, with the 400EC design offering an increased flight endurance of up to 2h.
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EBACE: Gogo brings personal touch to IFE
In-flight connectivity provider Gogo Business Aviation has unveiled a new suite of integrated cabin, in-flight entertainment and voice solutions that can be personalised to meet the individual needs of passengers.
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EBACE: Rockwell Collins unveils European launch customer for Stage
Rockwell Collins today revealed it has secured an unnamed European launch customer for its Stage content delivery solution.
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Ethiopian issues RFP for PDP financing of 16 jets
Ethiopian Airlines is seeking pre-delivery payment (PDP) financing for 12 Boeing 737 Max 8s and four Airbus A350s, FlightGlobal understands.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Brexit process heralds complex aviation challenges
Rigas Doganis, chairman of the European Aviation Club in Brussels and visiting professor at Cranfield University, explores the process ahead for the UK as it attempts to forge a new aviation relationship with the EU
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EBACE: Piper M600 secures European certification
Piper Aircraft is debuting its M600 at EBACE and announced today that its flagship single-engined turboprop has secured long-awaited European certification.
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EBACE: Airbus partners with hypercar designer for ACJ319neo
Airbus Corporate Jets has teamed up with Italian hypercar interior designer Atelier Pagani Automobil to unveil the Infinito cabin design for the ACJ319neo at EBACE today.
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EBACE: Airbus Corporate Helicopters launched as new brand
Airbus is giving a greater focus to its corporate helicopter range by spinning off Airbus Corporate Helicopters as a separate brand.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Alexandre de Juniac, director general, IATA
Alexandre de Juniac has barely paused for breath during his first few months as IATA director general.
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EBACE: Gulfstream stays on track with G500 flight test
Three and a half years after a powered roll-out event, Gulfstream says the G500 remains on track to complete a two-year-old certification programme on schedule by the end of the year.
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Comac, UAC set up joint venture for widebody effort
Comac and United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) have established a joint venture company to develop a Sino-Russian widebody aircraft.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: How 'Skibox' unit defends Swedish skies
More than 30 years ago, the Swedish military determined a need to maintain long-range surveillance coverage if part of its ground-based air defence radar network was out of action. From a description seeking "a radar on a tall mast", its airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system was born.