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HAECO Xiamen redelivers 757PCF to China Postal Airlines
HAECO Xiamen has redelivered its first passenger-to-freighter converted Boeing 757-200 to China Postal Airlines.
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Jetstar Pacific to launch four international services
Jetstar Pacific plans to launch four international services in November and December, using Airbus A320s.
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VIDEO: Inside cabin of Delta MD-88 after 2015 runway excursion
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a video showing the scene inside the cabin of a Delta Air Lines Boeing MD-88 during an evacuation at New York's LaGuardia airport in March 2015.
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Aurora Flight Sciences unveils robotic pilot assistant
Aurora Flight Sciences has unveiled a prototype of a robotic “pilot assistant” that functions as a second-pilot in a two-seat aircraft.
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MTU to maintain Kenya Airways' E190 engines
MTU maintenance, a division German company MTU Aero Engines, will maintain the General Electric CF34-40E engines that power Kenya Airways' fleet of Embraer 190 regional jets for five years, MTU announces.
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NewsBeechcraft secures Brazilian approval for Fusion-equipped King Airs
Beechcraft is preparing to deliver the first Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion-equipped King Air twin-engined turboprops into Brazil, after securing local validation on 10 October for the upgraded aircraft.
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Embraer sees third quarter hike in large business jet deliveries
Embraer recorded a 33% increase in shipments of its large-cabin-class business jet family in the third quarter of 2016, on the back of strong demand for its Legacy 450. However, the overall delivery picture for its executive aircraft line-up was less positive for the period.
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Royal Air Maroc assessing 787 bids
Royal Air Maroc is reviewing financing offers for one Boeing 787 set for delivery in March next year, a source familiar with matter tells FlightGlobal.
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Israel takes delivery of fourth C-130J
Israel's fourth Lockheed Martin C-130J "Samson" tactical transport arrived at an air force base in the country in mid-October. It will be followed by another two examples by the end of this year.
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Pacific Aerospace's Chinese venture ready for 21 October inauguration
Beijing Pan-Pacific Aerospace Technology (BPAT) – a joint venture between New Zealand aircraft maker Pacific Aerospace and China’s Beijing General Aviation Company (BGAC) – will open a manufacturing facility on 21 October to house production of Pacific’s P-750 XSTOL single-engined turboprop, E-350 Expedition and CT-4E Airtrainer piston singles for the ...
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InterviewINTERVIEW: KLM chief executive Pieter Elbers
From his office at KLM's headquarters in suburban Amstelveen, chief executive Pieter Elbers can look out some 5km across Amsterdam Forest to the city's Schiphol gateway, though only the control tower is visible above the trees.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: ARJ21 still has room for improvement
Comac is on a mission to optimise and upgrade its ARJ21, following feedback from launch customer Chengdu Airlines.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: SIA and the Asia-Pacific interiors arms race
In 2007, Singapore Airlines (SIA) revealed a startling innovation: a first class “suite” with a lie-flat bed and privacy partitions in the world’s largest and most prestigious airliner, the Airbus A380. The new product, along with updated business and economy classes, set it apart as a leader in cabin interiors. ...
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SIA's Los Angeles route must wait for enhanced A350
Although Singapore Airlines will be able to launch its nonstop San Francisco service with its latest Airbus A350-900, its planned Los Angeles operation will require the longer-range -900ULR variant.
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NewsKorean Air expands business jet charter unit
Korean Air has expanded its private jet charter operation following the arrival of a new Gulfstream G650ER.
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Ryanair cuts profit outlook citing weak UK currency
Budget carrier Ryanair has cut its full-year profit forecast by 5%, blaming the impact of UK currency deterioration after the European Union referendum vote.
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DoD awards $743 million contract linked to ninth lot of F-35s
The US Department of Defense has awarded a Lockheed Martin a $743 million contract linked to the ninth batch of F-35 fighters, as negotiations on a final production contract for Lots 9 and 10 continue.
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NewsAir India, El Al and WestJet eye Washington DC service
Air India, El Al and WestJet are all actively considering adding new service to the Washington DC region by 2018.
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SR Technics Malta branches out into end-of-lease checks
Swiss maintenance provider SR Technics is partnering Dutch aircraft painting specialist Aviation Cosmetics to conduct end-of-lease checks in Malta.
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Dassault secures approvals for FalconEye combined vision system
Dassault has secured European and US certification for its bespoke combined enhanced and synthetic vision system (SVS), dubbed FalconEye, on board Falcon 2000S/LXS business jets. Similar approval on the flagship 8X is expected shortly.