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Gripen withdrawal narrows Belgian fighter contest
Stockholm has withdrawn Saab's Gripen E from a high-profile competition in Belgium, narrowing the field to a choice between the Dassault Rafale, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed Martin F-35.
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NewsGulfstream delivers milestone G550
Gulfstream has delivered its 550th G550, to an undisclosed customer, 14-years after the large-cabin business jet was introduced.
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NewsUK's Typhoon transition on target after Brimstone test
BAE Systems says the UK's phased replacement plan for the Panavia Tornado GR4's strike capabilities remains on schedule, following a successful first separation of an MBDA Brimstone air-to-surface missile from a Eurofighter Typhoon.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: Carsten Spohr, chief executive, Lufthansa Group
Carsten Spohr can afford an extra smile or two these days as he looks back on a challenging first three years as chief executive of Lufthansa Group.
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NewsAeris prepares Channel Jets charter service for year-end launch
Aeris Aviation, the independent European distributor and sales agent for One Aviation’s Eclipse business jet family, is planning to launch an air taxi operation on the Channel Island of Guernsey at the end of this year, using a pair of EA500 very light jets.
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Ilyushin Finance agrees PD-14 delivery schedule
Russia's United Engine Corporation has reached an initial delivery agreement for Aviadvigatel PD-14 powerplants to Ilyushin Finance.
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Chinese CH-5 UAV ready for international sales
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) CH-5 UAV is ready for the international arms market, following the maiden flight of the type's first production model.
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Wizz details hike in 2020 capacity
Low-cost operator Wizz Air expects to have 15% more aircraft in its fleet by March 2020 than it had indicated a year ago.
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Cebu Pacific keen on Tokyo Haneda rights
Cebu Pacific is looking to expand its operations in Japan, on the back of strong demand.
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Manila set to receive two Cessna 208B ISR aircraft
The Philippine air force is on the verge of receiving two Cessna 208B Caravans equipped for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaisance (ISR) missions.
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Cathay's first half operating performance 'disappointing': Hogg
Cathay Pacific chief executive Rupert Hogg says the airline's operating performance during the first half of the year was "disappointing" due to the challenging competitive environment.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Winter is coming for Russia-Thailand capacity
Russian tourism arrivals in Thailand rose sharply in early 2017, but airline capacity between the two nations shows no immediate signs of returning to the glory days of 2009-2015.
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Frontier to add 21 new cities to network by 2018
Frontier Airlines plans to add 21 new cities to its network through the spring of 2018, connecting them with more than 85 new routes.
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United defers first four A350s
United Airlines has deferred its first four Airbus A350-1000 deliveries, as it continues to consider alternatives to the aircraft.
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Iran confirms new details about Saba-248 helicopter
After unveiling the Saba-248 light-twin helicopter in March, Iranian industry officials revealed new details about the programme’s schedule, supply chain and performance on 18 July at the MAKS air show in July.
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Iran displays Kosar light attack and trainer jet at MAKS
Iran’s military plans to field a new light attack and training jet called the Kosar within 2.5 years, industry officials tell FlightGlobal on 18 July at the MAKS air show outside Moscow.
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Delta backs Trump's plan to modernise US ATC
The chief executive of Delta Air Lines has unambiguously thrown his support behind a plan to remove US air traffic control (ATC) from the hands of the Federal Aviation Administration, unifying the US industry's support for a major overhaul.
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Iran puts Hamaseh UAV on export market
A year after the Iranian military fielded the Hamaseh unmanned air vehicle (UAV), Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industries now offers the long-endurance surveillance and attack system on the export market.
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Lockheed invests in Canadian AI company
Lockheed Martin has invested $1.1 million in Contextere, a Canadian startup specialising in artificial intelligence software, to develop a maintenance support system for the Canadian C-130J Super Hercules.
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NewsCentre wing box replacement deal supports RAF's Hercules
The UK Royal Air Force will continue operating its remaining Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transports until 2035, with their service-life extension to be supported by a key structural upgrade programme.