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Mattis review will validate F-35: USMC aviation chief
The US Marine Corps deputy commandant for aviation is placing his bets on the Lockheed Martin F-35C ahead of a Pentagon review that will compare the Lightning II to Boeing’s F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.
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Four rivals shape up for Israeli UAV contest
Four Israeli companies are competing to supply a multi-rotor vertical take-off and landing unmanned air vehicle to the nation's land command.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: CDB Aviation Lease Finance chief executive Peter Chang
Peter Chang took the helm at CDB Aviation Lease Finance earlier this month with a vision to build a global leasing platform based in China.
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Israel eases UAV export restrictions
Israel's defence ministry has eased the previously severe restrictions it had imposed on local companies seeking to export unmanned air systems. The change in policy was prompted by growing competition in the market for such equipment.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Why Norwegian is setting the airline agenda in 2017
Norwegian has so far defied scepticism about its branding, the scale of its aircraft orders and its embrace of the low-cost long-haul model, to become one of the most influential airlines operating today.
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Air France to finance 787 via JOLCO: source
Air France is close to mandating 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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Northrop, BAE withdrawal cuts T-X bidders to two
Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems have decided not to submit a bid for a $16 billion US Air Force contract for 300-350 advanced jet trainers, narrowing a once diverse field to as little as two competitors.
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AEI to convert two CRJ200s into freighters for Aeronaves
Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has landed a contract to modify into freighters two Bombardier CRJ200s for Mexican air cargo provider Aeronaves TSM, AEI announces.
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Romania halts Orbiter 4 procurement after appeal
Romania has halted procedures following its selection of Aeronautics Defense Systems' Orbiter 4 unmanned air vehicle, after an appeal against the decision launched by rival Israeli manufacturers.
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Etihad and Lufthansa signal closer co-operation
Etihad Airways and Lufthansa have signed agreements to co-operate in the fields of catering and maintenance as a first step of what the two airlines describe as a growing partnership.
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SAS to obtain Irish AOC and set up ex-Nordic bases
SAS Group is to obtain a new air operator's certificate in Ireland and establish bases in London and Spain, to cut costs and reinforce its position in the leisure market.
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Wizz Air cuts full-year profit forecast
Central European budget carrier Wizz Air has cut its full-year net profit forecast by around 8%, citing weaker-than-expected fares and other negative effects.
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Hong Kong set to offer tax incentives to woo lessors
Hong Kong will offer reduced corporate tax rates and special taxation deeming rules on foreign rental income in a push to attract more aircraft lessors to the city-state.
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New Russian-Bulgarian pact gives access to more carriers
Russian and Bulgarian government representatives have upgraded the states’ bilateral air services pact, allowing two designated carriers on key routes.
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American chief calls Trump’s ban ‘divisive’
American Airlines chief executive Doug Parker calls president Donald Trump’s ban on citizens of seven countries entering the USA “divisive”, in a letter to employees.
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Bell calls time on 206 as Jet Ranger X waits in the wings
Bell Helicopter has quietly called time on one its longest running and most iconic programmes, with assembly of the 206 series due to end in the first half of 2017.
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MV-22 crash lands during SEAL raid in Yemen
A US Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey crash landed during a 29 January raid on al-Qa’ida compound in Yemen this week, injuring three service members.
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Southwest cites Trump in call to prioritise US for Mexico slots
Southwest Airlines has called on US transport regulators to give priority to US airlines ahead of Mexican carriers in a slot proceeding, citing US president Donald Trump’s “America first” policies.
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Airbus lists initial weight variants for A330neo
Airbus documentation has detailed five initial weight variants for both the re-engined A330-900 and A330-800.
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JetEight offers all-you-can-fly membership programme
German start-up JetEight is preparing to launch a business aircraft membership club in the third quarter of 2017, offering an all-you-can-fly scheduled service for a fixed monthly fee. The venture is targeting travellers in Germany and Switzerland initially, but will expand across Europe as demand grows.