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SpiceJet places firm order for 100 737 Max 8s
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet has placed a firm order for 100 Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, and revealed itself as the airline behind 13 Max 8's previously attributed to an unidentified customer.
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Airbus hopes for smoother output across 2017
Airbus is hoping for a smoother production flow over the course of this year, to avoid a repeat of the heavy rush which resulted in 111 aircraft being delivered in December.
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Mattis strikes sharp contrast to Trump on F-35, nuclear weapons
Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense supports Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme, the NATO alliance and restrained use of nuclear weapons during his confirmation hearing, marking a stark departure from the president-elect.
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Delta targets rival Alaska on more Seattle routes
Delta Air Lines will add seven new nonstop routes out of Seattle later this year, turning up the heat on rival Alaska Air Group ahead of the formal end to their partnership.
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ANALYSIS: Big two saw 2016 orders fall, but output hit new high
There is no sign of any let-up in airliner production as Airbus and Boeing continue to raise output to record levels, despite what looks likely to be a sustained fall in new aircraft orders.
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Germany to acquire used A321 for VIP missions
Germany has signed a deal with the special mission division of MRO provider Lufthansa Technik (LHT) for the acquisition and conversion of an Airbus A321 for its air force.
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Aeronautics wins Romanian UAV contest
Romania has selected the Aeronautics Defense Systems Orbiter 4 unmanned air vehicle to meet its army's requirements.
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Ryanair to serve nine new destinations from Stansted
Budget carrier Ryanair has disclosed plans to operate nine new routes from London Stansted, having reached a growth deal with operator Manchester Airports Group.
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INSIGHT FROM FLIGHTGLOBAL: New engines propel demand
The 2016 Flight Fleet Forecast predicts the delivery of 42,800 new commercial passenger and freighter aircraft over the next 20 years. This drives a market for 86,500 installed engine deliveries, with the fleet in service growing from just over 60,000 engines to 103,000 in 2035.
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INSIGHT FROM FLIGHTGLOBAL: Pressure on A330 and 777-200ER values
Flight Ascend Consultancy head of valuation George Dimitroff and market analysis chief Chris Seymour discuss recent changes to values and lease rates for the A330 and 777-200ER
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PICTURE: Lockheed delivers 200th F-35
Lockheed Martin has delivered the 200th production example of its F-35, an aircraft manufactured for export buyer Japan.
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328 Support collaborates with Duncan on Challenger 604 refurbishment
Germany’s 328 Support Services has teamed with US engineering and completions company Duncan Aviation to certificate and deliver a fully refurbished Bombardier Challenger 604 business jet.
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Huijbers to lead new Chinese lessor
Peter Huijbers has been appointed the chief executive of China International Aircraft Leasing Service (CALS), a new state-owned aircraft lessor.
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Air Lease converts to a dozen A321neos
US lessor Air Lease has become the latest customer to convert to the larger Airbus A321neo, having switched an order for a dozen A320neos.
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Cebu Pacific and Philippines AirAsia seek rights to India
Cebu Pacific and Philippines AirAsia have applied for rights to serve India.
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Malaysia Airlines to order 25 widebodies
Malaysia Airlines has detailed plans for its impending widebody aircraft order for 2017.
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Trump teases possible F-35 competition
In his first press conference since winning November’s election, President-elect Donald Trump hinted again at a potential competition between Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter and the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.
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Piper M600 secures Canadian approval as Archer orders rack up
Piper Aircraft has secured Canadian type certification for its M600 single-engined turboprop, and is preparing the begin deliveries of the flagship aircraft to local customers in February.
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S-92 tail rotor failure pinned on seized bearing
UK investigators believe the “rapid” failure of a bearing in the tail rotor assembly of a Sikorsky S-92 helicopter was behind the potentially serious incident in the North Sea that saw the type temporarily pulled from service for checks.