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NAL hopeful of funding to revive Saras
India’s National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) remains committed to its Saras twin-turboprop aircraft, although the type has received no funding since 2013.
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Electric-driven PD-14 reverser tested for MC-21
Russian state holding Rostec’s Technodinamika division is to supply electrically-driven systems for the Irkut MC-21’s reverse-thrust capability.
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Lufthansa's passenger carriers double operating profit in 2015
Lufthansa Group has identified its "capacity discipline", accompanied by falling oil prices, as a factor in its adjusted EBIT increasing 55% to €1.82 billion ($2.04 billion) in 2015.
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Pawan Hans eyes fixed wing type for Northeast
Indian operator Pawan Hans Helicopters plans to order five 19-20 seat turboprop aircraft to serve routes in India’s far Northeast.
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PICTURES: A320neo makes air show debut in India
The Airbus A320neo has made its air show debut at the India Aviation event in Hyderabad.
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PICTURE: Delta takes delivery of first A321
Delta Air Lines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321, with entry-into-service scheduled for May.
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Finmeccanica completes renaissance with return to profit and Leonardo rebrand
Italy's aerospace and defence champion has completed the latest stage of its transformation, posting a set of strong full-year results for 2015 as well as unveiling its new proposed identity, with the group from 1 January 2017 to be known as Leonardo.
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USAF eyes 41 UH-60Ms for $1.4 billion to recap patrol Hueys
The US Air Force says it needs 41 new helicopters to help guard and escort nuclear-tipped intercontinental ballistic missiles, more than 400 of which are on alert at three air force bases in America’s far north.
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Air Nostrum signs with EDC for CRJ1000 financing
Air Nostrum and Export Development Canada (EDC) have reached an up to C$250 million ($191 million) financing agreement for Bombardier CRJ1000 aircraft.
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Delta plans $269m private financing of 14 aircraft
Delta Air Lines plans $269 million in term loan facilities for 14 aircraft in its fleet.
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Lockheed pushing $1 billion Mach 6 airbreather
Lockheed Martin’s unmanned SR-72 aircraft concept has surfaced again with renewed vigour, with company leadership now pushing it as an “affordable” way to achieve speeds of Mach 6.0 in a reusable, air-breathing hypersonic vehicle.
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Daher plans double aircraft reveal at Tarbes
Daher will unveil at least two aircraft at a dedicated event on 5 April at its Tarbes, southwest France headquarters.
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USAF working on new defensive missile for fighters
US industry could be competing within three years to develop a new self-defence missile for fighters aimed at countering the latest generation of Russian- and Chinese-made air-to-air weapons, says a top Lockheed Martin executive.
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Lockheed's 30-aircraft TR-X plan priced at $3.8 billion
Lockheed Martin’s plan to construct a fleet of 30 high-altitude, single-engined tactical reconnaissance aircraft from cannibalised U-2S Dragon Lady and RQ-4B Global Hawk components would take 10 years and cost approximately $3.8 billion if adopted, a company official says.
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Iberia turnaround unrelated to fuel impact: chief
Iberia chief executive Luis Gallego points to the Spanish carrier's financial turnaround having been achieved without the benefits from the tumbling fuel price, which will only start to be reaped this year.
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Kuwait to auction four VIP aircraft
Kuwait's government is auctioning off business jets and VIP aircraft from its Amiri fleet.
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Advanced Technology Services launches business jet parts division
Illinois-based Advanced Technology Services (ATS) is launching a maintenance-related business aimed at the corporate jet market, while also preparing to open a Federal Aviation Administration-certified repair station.
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Business jet makers cite challenges with Indian infrastructure
Business jet manufacturers made a strong showing at this year’s India Aviation show in Hyderabad, although their representatives agreed that infrastructure is putting a brake on the sector’s growth in the subcontinent.
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Air India to lease 14 A320neos from ALAFCO
Air India has signed an agreement with Kuwait's Aviation Lease and Finance Company (ALAFCO) to lease 14 Airbus A320neos.
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PICTURE: First Air Baltic CS300 in production
Latvian carrier Air Baltic has shown off its first Bombardier CS300 on the production line, delivery of which it expects later this year.