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New Kratos UAV will enter production this year
A secret unmanned air vehicle (UAV) from Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is expected to move into production by the end of this business quarter, Kratos’ chief executive says this week.
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ALC orders two 787-9s, finalises deal for 12 737 Max
Air Lease Corp has ordered two new 787-9s and finalised a previously announced order for 12 737 Max aircraft, Boeing says on 8 August.
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NewsWilliams gains approvals for latest FJ44 engine variant
Williams International has received type and production certification from US and European regulators for the latest variant of its FJ44-4 engine, which powers the in-development Pilatus PC-24 superlight business jet.
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Alitalia sale process enters new phase
Alitalia has opened a new phase in its sale process, setting a deadline of 15 September for expressions of interest in making a binding bid for the carrier.
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NewsPiper records second quarter hike in deliveries and revenues
Piper Aircraft has recorded a 30% increase in deliveries of its business and general aviation aircraft family for the second quarter of 2017, thanks to strong performance from the single-engined Archer and M600, and its recent decision to adopt a build-to-order strategy for its nine-strong line-up.
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NewsGreenpoint hands over VIP-configured 777-200LR
US completions company Greenpoint Technologies has delivered a VIP-configured Boeing 777-200LR to luxury tour operator Crystal Cruises.
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Tecnam gains European validation for latest P2006T
Italian airframer Tecnam has secured European certification for the next-generation P2006T piston-twin, following its launch in April.
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Israel grounds Apaches after fatal accident
The Israeli air force has again temporarily grounded its Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopter squadrons, following a 7 August crash which caused the death of a pilot.
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A321 freighter conversion proposed by US venture
Modification specialist Precision Aircraft Solutions is to offer a freight conversion programme for Airbus A321s, becoming the latest firm to propose a cargo option for the twinjet.
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Qatar flights granted access to UAE corridor
Qatar Airways flights have been granted limited access to United Arab Emirates airspace in order to ease operations over the Gulf.
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Airbus again points to higher-weight A350-1000
Airbus has reissued a document indicating plans for a higher-weight A350-1000, although it lists the maximum take-off weight of the variant at 311t.
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Malaysia Airlines eyes 30% cost drop from A350s on London route
Malaysia Airlines expects unit costs to fall by around 30% on its Kuala Lumpur-London route when it starts to replace its Airbus A380s with A350-900s from the end of the year.
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American plans to launch new Beijing flight in November
American Airlines plans to launch its new flight to Beijing from Los Angeles in November, after securing economically viable slots at the Chinese airport.
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US Air Force awards Air Force One replacement contract
The US Air Force awarded Boeing a contract for two 747s, previously slated for the now defunct Russian carrier Transaero, that will be converted into the new Air Force One aircraft.
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OpinionOPINION: Can Boeing beat its suppliers in avionics power play?
To loosely paraphrase a saying attributed to Sir Winston Churchill, never waste a good crisis – or a new aircraft development programme.
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A320neo deliveries slip to six-month low
Airbus delivered only nine A320neo-family jets during July, the lowest monthly total since January this year.
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Austrian completes E-Jets' introduction
Austrian Airlines has completed the addition of 17 second-hand Embraer 195s to its operations.
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ANALYSIS: Reusability just one factor in cutting launch costs
Europe’s bid to slash the cost of access to space has received a boost in the form of a reusable rocket engine intended to cost just €1 million ($1.1 million) – compared with the €10 million cost of the disposable Vulcain2 that powers the Ariane 5 heavy lifter.
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ICBC identified as customer for 20 A320neo-family jets
Chinese lessor ICBC has been identified as the customer behind an order for 20 Airbus A320neo-family jets placed at the end of 2014.
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Emirates 777 crash probe identifies weather-data improvements
Investigators probing the Emirates Boeing 777-300 crash at Dubai have identified safety improvements in respect of weather data passed to the cockpit crew before the accident.