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Investigation into EgyptAir crash uncovers traces of explosives
Traces of explosives have been detected on human remains recovered from the crash site of an EgyptAir Airbus A320, the Egyptian civil aviation ministry has indicated.
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Boeing delivers first upgraded NATO AWACS
Boeing has delivered to NATO the first of 14 modified E-3A airborne warning and control system (AWACS) aircraft featuring an upgraded cockpit and avionics suite.
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Pratt-powered A321neo gains type certification
Type certification has been granted to the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-powered Airbus A321neo by the European Aviation Safety Agency and US Federal Aviation Administration.
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APG unveils two new UAV designs
Advanced Programs Group (APG) has unveiled two new designs of extremely short take-off and landing unmanned air vehicles that it is developing for military and civil customers.
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ANALYSIS: Qantas steps into ultra-long-haul game
Qantas is set to become the latest carrier to jump onto the ultra-long-haul bandwagon, with plans to launch the first ever nonstop scheduled services between Australia and the UK in March 2018.
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Bell 525 could find VIP boon amid oil bust
As super-medium helicopter manufacturers face a depressed oil and gas market, Bell Helicopter may find a short term savior for its upcoming 525 Relentless with a burgeoning VIP transport segment.
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Amazon reveals first drone package delivery in UK
Online retailer Amazon has revealed more details of its drone-based delivery service with the first Prime Air package to one of two trial customers now active in the Cambridge area of the UK.
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DOT unswayed by Delta-Aeromexico in JV decision
The US Department of Transportation has made final its conditional approval of anti-trust immunity for Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico, requiring slightly fewer slot divestitures from the airlines but mostly upholding its earlier proposed conditions.
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Embraer delivers first US-assembled Legacy 450
Embraer has announced the delivery of a Legacy 450 business jet from a US final assembly line for the first time.
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Leonardo delivers first two P-72As to Italian air force
Italy has received the first two of an eventual four ATR 72-600s configured for maritime patrol and search and rescue missions.
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Leonardo nets orders for 36 AW139 and AW169 helicopters
Leonardo has secured a double win for its helicopter division, netting contracts for a combined 36 units of its AgustaWestland AW139 and AW169 intermediate and medium twins from customers in China and Italy.
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PICTURES: New Gray Eagle variant takes flight
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has carried out the maiden flight of a production variant of its new extended range MQ-1C Gray Eagle unmanned air vehicle, which will eventually become the baseline system for the US Army’s aircraft.
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FlightStats Announces 8th Annual “Best of the Best” Awards Finalists
December 14, 2016, Portland, OR – FlightStats, Inc, part of FlightGlobal, the leader in global flight information services, has released the finalists for the 8th Annual Airline On-time Performance Service Awards.
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Alaska closes acquisition of Virgin America
Alaska Air Group, the Seattle-based airline company that has recently returned some of the industry's strongest financial results, has closed its acquisition of former competitor Virgin America, a move that comes one week after regulators approved the deal and continues a multi-year process of consolidation of US airlines.
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ANALYSIS: European carriers under pressure despite profits
While for European carriers 2016 has presented more than its fair share of external shocks, paradoxically it is set to be the most profitable year in their history.
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Bulgaria issues RFP for new fighter
The Bulgarian ministry of defence has issued a request for proposals to the potential suppliers of a new fighter for the air force.
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Jetstar 787 engine shutdown caused by known issue
A mid-air engine shutdown aboard a Jetstar Airways Boeing 787-8 aircraft has been attributed to a known issue with the transfer gearbox (TGB) of the General Electric GENx-1B turbofan.
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Distorted PA slowed response to Dash 8 depressurisation
A distorted public address message on a Skippers Aviation Bombardier Dash 8-100 meant that cabin crew were not able to respond quickly to a depressurisation incident that occurred off the coast of Western Australia on 7 August.
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PICTURES: First two F-35s delivered to Israel
The first two Lockheed Martin F-35Is for the Israeli air force landed on at Nevatim air force base on 12 December, delivered on schedule despite temporary delays caused by the weather.
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SAS ponders overseas bases as part of structural changes
SAS is to evaluate establishing airline operations outside of Scandinavia, as it considers a range of structural measures to tackle competitive disadvantages versus lower-cost rivals.