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Antonov completes first flight of An-132D
Antonov completed on 31 March first flight of the Saudi Arabia-backed An-132D multi-purpose turboprop aircraft in Kiev, Ukraine.
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Delta-Aeromexico joint venture launch delayed
Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico will launch their joint venture a little later than planned, as they work to finalise the paperwork for the immunised partnership.
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Airbus completes A319neo first flight
The Airbus A319neo achieved first flight on 31 March in Toulouse, the manufacturer announces.
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Air France mandates 787 JOLCO deal
Air France has mandated French bank Natixis for a Japanese operating lease with call option (JOLCO) financing for a Boeing 787 set to be delivered later this year, a source with knowledge of proceedings has indicated.
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Ryanair announces plan to establish Polish charter airline
Ryanair will establish a new Warsaw-based charter airline in summer 2018 to serve the Polish leisure market.
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Gripen E to gain enhanced anti-ship missile
Sweden will equip its future fleet of Gripen E fighters with an extended-range version of the Saab/Diehl Defence-produced RBS15 anti-ship missile, under a project worth SKr3.2 billion ($358 million).
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VIDEO: Boeing achieves first flight of Charleston-built 787-10
The Boeing 787-10 took-off about 09:38 on 31 March in North Charleston, South Carolina in front of an audience of 6,000 employees, becoming the first Boeing commercial aircraft to achieve first flight outside of the Seattle area.
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Poland evaluates three bids for helicopter acquisition
Poland is reviewing the three submissions it has received for an urgent requirement to acquire new helicopters for anti-submarine warfare and special forces missions.
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Field Aviation to update Canadian T-6 fleet
Field Aviation has been contracted to perform an avionics update on a fleet of Beechcraft T-6As operated for the NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC) programme.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: ASEAN helicopter EMS awaits booster shot
Southeast Asia's increasing wealth, challenging terrain and often shoddy infrastructure make it ideal for helicopters, but one type of service has yet to take off: EMS
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AW189 helicopter finally enters UK SAR service
Bristow Helicopters has finally begun search and rescue (SAR) operations with Leonardo’s late-running AgustaWestland AW189.
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PICTURE: Binter Canarias receives first CRJ1000 and names routes
Spanish regional carrier Binter Canarias received its first Bombardier CRJ1000 during a ceremony at the airframer’s facility in Mirabel, Canada, on 30 March.
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Opinion
OPINION: Can Pentagon's new F-35 chief keep on target?
A military acquisition manager has a tough job. There are schedules to meet and budgets to keep, fickle politicians to placate, penny-pinching from bureaucrats and relentless finagling by contractors.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Light-sport sector sales need lift
Viewed from the perspective of an air show visitor, the so-called light-sport aircraft sector is flourishing. Go to international general aviation shows such as Aero Friedrichshafen, in Germany, AirVenture in Oshkosh, USA, or even regional trade events such as Australia’s Avalon and there will be new models on display – ...
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ANALYSIS: Aero 2017 is a focus for Europe's struggling GA sector
Aero Friedrichshafen – to be held on 5-8 April – has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1978 as a small parochial event showcasing cars, motorbikes and gliders.
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ANALYSIS: Flexing muscles in the race for space
Airbus unveiled its Space-Flex lavatory and galley concept for the A320 at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in 2011. The design replaced a full-width rear galley with a smaller galley and toilet combination, freeing up room for extra legroom or an extra row of seats.
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ANALYSIS: European airlines play catch up on wi-fi
European airlines have lagged behind their US counterparts when it comes to introducing in-flight wi-fi to their short-haul fleets. But recent contracts between IAG and Inmarsat, and ViaSat, Finnair and SAS, indicate that the European market is taking off.
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Cathay Pacific to raise 777 economy seating capacity
Cathay Pacific will increase capacity aboard its Boeing 777-300s and 777-300ERs by adopting a 3-4-3 seating configuration in economy, up from the current 3-3-3 configuration.
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PICTURE: Low-cost pioneer Laker chosen for Norwegian Max fin
Norwegian has selected UK low-cost airline pioneer Sir Freddie Laker to feature on the first of its Boeing 737 Max jets to operate transatlantic services.
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Indian navy and coast guard order 32 Dhruv helicopters
Hindustan Aeronautics has secured an INR80 billion ($1.2 billion) order for 32 Dhruv helicopters for use by the Indian navy and coast guard.