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Airbus lowers forecast for A320neo deliveries
Airbus Group has revised down the expected proportion of re-engined A320neo aircraft in its single-aisle deliveries this year.
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PICTURE: SAS receives first A320neo
SAS Group has become the latest European operator of the Airbus A320neo, having taken delivery of its first aircraft.
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Wireless option enables new IFE opportunities: BAE Systems
BAE Systems believes the introduction of a wireless option to the in-flight entertainment system allows new market opportunities to be created.
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Government Accountability Office reveals details of bomber protest
The US Government Accountability Office has revealed details of Boeing's rejected bid earlier this year to overturn the long-range strike bomber contract that was awarded to Northrop Grumman.
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F-35 and Sikorsky propel Lockheed earnings growth
Lockheed Martin boasted a 15 percent sales growth compared to their third quarter last year, driven by the company’s acquisition of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation and higher F-35 deliveries.
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P&W adding capacity to accelerate engine deliveries
Pratt & Whitney executives say they will open two new factories over the next six months to get delayed geared turbofan engine deliveries back on track, but they also appeared to lower the bottom range for planned deliveries in 2017.
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Textron eyes first customers for Aerosonde HQ
Having demonstrated the new vertical take-off version of its Aerosonde unmanned air vehicle to a number of potential customers, Textron Systems hopes that current operators of the aircraft will opt to upgrade to the new capability.
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Opportunistic lenders eye Turkish
Various aviation finance houses are looking at extending debt to Turkish Airlines for 2017 deliveries so long as they can secure higher pricing on the proposed loans, a banking source tells FlightGlobal.
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Over 40 Leap-1A engines delivered: Safran
Airbus has taken delivery of more than 40 CFM International Leap-1A engines, as Safran ramps up production of the A320neo powerplant.
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UK government backs third runway at Heathrow
Construction of a third runway at London Heathrow airport has gained the UK government's support.
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RAF Typhoon begins operational assessment of new upgrades
The UK Royal Air Force has begun an operational evaluation of upgrades to its Eurofighter Typhoon, which will ultimately enable it to take over the ground-attack role currently performed by the Panavia Tornado GR4.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Fractional ownership fights back
Fractional ownership was once the darling of the business aviation industry. During its heyday in the late 1990s and 2000s, this niche sector drew new customers into the industry by the hundreds, with its unique and innovative method of acquiring a new business jet.
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No evidence of flutter in MC-21 windtunnel tests
Russian analysts have been conducting flutter tests on a scale model of the Irkut MC-21 twinjet, ahead of the type’s maiden flight.
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Dutch ministry weighs options for MH17 prosecution
Various alternatives remain under consideration for pursuing a prosecution of those accused of bringing down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine two years ago.
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ANALYSIS: US business aviation bounces back
The business aviation community will converge on Orlando, Florida, from 1 to 3 November for the industry’s largest annual showcase, the NBAA Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (BACE).
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Marcos Vargas, Satcom Direct product manager
Based at Satcom Direct’s state-of-the-art headquarters in Florida, Marcos Vargas is product manager for Satcom Direct Pro. This single cloud-based platform combines ingenuity, creativity and common sense to provide an integrated operational platform, which is now being used by flight departments around the world to support all aspects of flight ...
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ANALYSIS: Has MAS finally solved its A380 problem?
Malaysia Airlines has found what could be the least-bad solution for its Airbus A380 conundrum: a separate subsidiary carrier focusing on religious pilgrimage charter flights to Saudi Arabia.
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Raytheon outlines plan to assemble T-100 in Mississippi
Raytheon will assemble and deliver T-100 jet trainers from Mississippi if the company’s partnership with Leonardo wins a four-way competition to replace the US Air Force Northrop T-38 Talon fleet.
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Embraer agrees to pay US $205 million to settle bribery charges
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer will pay the US more than $205 million to settle bribery allegations, the US Securities and Exchange Commission announced today.
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