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EASA proposes new safety oversight management
Following broad consultation with national aviation authorities, the European Aviation Safety Agency has published proposals for a more flexible and responsive way of managing safety oversight in Europe.
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PlaneSense acquires Nextant 400XTis
US fractional ownership provider PlaneSense has acquired up to five Nextant 400XTis which will mark its foray in to the business jet and multi-engine market when the first two aircraft are handed over in the second and fourth quarter.
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Unmanned MQ-9 Reaper achieves one million flight hours
The existing operational fleet of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Predator B unmanned air vehicles (UAV), also called the MQ-9 Reaper, in March reached a cumulative one million flight hours, the majority of which were in combat.
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Linear Air seeks million-dollar investment to fund expansion
US charter operator Linear Air is seeking up to $2 million of investment to fund a marketing campaign, designed to raise awareness of its online booking platform amongst the country’s lucrative yet under-utilised piston-engined aircraft operator community.
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LIMA: Malaysian firm proposes MiG-29 upgrade
A unit of Malaysian maintenance, repair and overhaul firm Airod has proposed an upgrade programme for Malaysia’s fleet of 10 RAC MiG-29 aircraft.
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LIMA: Boeing, MD Helicopters spar for light attack requirement
Malaysia could be edging closer to the acquisition of a light attack helicopter, with MD Helicopters promoting the MD530G and Boeing the AH-6i.
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Brimstone offer to USA a test case for Europe, says MBDA
European guided weapons specialist MBDA is waiting on a decision from the US government about whether to acquire its Brimstone air-to-surface missile, with the company’s chief executive warning that a rejection of its offer will call into question the openness of Washington’s defence acquisition policy.
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South Korean tanker acquisition delayed by 12 months
The introduction of an in-flight refuelling capability for South Korea has reportedly been postponed by some 12 months, following a delay in downselecting one of the three bids for the deal.
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Aeronautics touts Orbiter 3 UAV for shipborne use
Israeli unmanned air vehicle manufacturer Aeronautics Defense Systems is offering the option to operate its Orbiter 3 from surface ships, with the addition of a net recovery system.
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ANALYSIS: Where next for BAE's military aircraft unit?
As the UK’s largest remaining defence contractor, BAE Systems is in a state of flux, with its domestic market continuing to experience reduced spending, but the need to provide a sovereign capability staying at a consistent high.
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Ryanair board approves transatlantic plans
Ryanair is in talks with manufacturers with a view to ordering long-haul aircraft after its board approved plans to begin transatlantic flights.
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Bombardier lands Malaysian LOI for 40 CS100s
New Malaysian carrier, flymojo, has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Bombardier for up to 40 CS100s.
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ROUTES: Shenzhen airport plans for low-cost terminal
Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport is working on plans to convert part of its old terminal into a dedicated low-cost facility.
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ROUTES: Hong Kong Airlines preps for return to long-haul
Hong Kong Airlines is working on developing its medium and long-term network, ahead of the entry into service of its Airbus A350s in 2017.
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Russia's Rostec proposes 2t hovering amphibious UAV
Russia’s state-owned Rostec is reportedly developing a larger 2t variant of the Chirok amphibious hovering unmanned air vehicle that it revealed in 2014.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: European carriers' battle for profits continues
A string of one-off restructuring, labour relations, fuel hedging, and currency hits in 2014's fourth quarter – and in the year as a whole – makes for difficulty in unpicking the financial health of European carriers.
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Modified A320 could feature 195 seats: EASA
European regulators have disclosed that the Airbus A320 can potentially be modified to increase capacity to 195 seats.
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Korean Air seeks $1bn Boeing financings
Korean Air has approached financiers for the financing of five upcoming Boeing 747-8 deliveries after receiving approval from the US Export-Import bank.
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ANALYSIS: A400M Atlas delivers the goods for RAF
As it touched down at the Royal Air Force’s Akrotiri base in Cyprus on the evening of 3 March, aircraft ZM400 became the first Airbus A400M to deliver a payload of “vital freight” for the service.
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Airbus Helicopters to work with KAI on LCH/LAH programme
Airbus Helicopters has been tapped as the foreign partner to help Korea Aerospace Industries develop a five-tonne rotorcraft under the country’s requirement for a Light Civil Helicopter (LCH) and Light Armed Helicopter (LAH).