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Analysis
ANALYSIS: US carriers continue to profit in fourth quarter
US carriers continue to lead industry profits after a strong 2014 and bright prognosis from lower fuel costs, even if the fourth quarter performance took a hit from Delta Air Lines' settling of its hedging positions.
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Arkia A330neo gives Airbus first Israeli long-haul deal
Israeli carrier Arkia is to become the first carrier in the country to take Airbus long-haul aircraft with a tentative agreement to acquire up to four A330-900neos.
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Qatar's Al Baker firmly rebukes Delta chief in subsidies row
Qatar Airways group chief executive Akbar Al Baker has dismissed the latest round of accusations from US airlines about unfair competition from the Gulf carriers, saying they need to understand the difference between government subsidies and government equity.
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US opens door to armed UAS exports
The US government has opened the door to exporting armed unmanned air systems (UAS) to foreign governments in new policy announced by the State Department on 17 February.
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P&WC announces key milestone for G500 and G600
Pratt & Whitney Canada has received engine certification for the engines that will power Gulfstream’s two newest business jets unveiled last October.
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FAA opens debate on small UAS with proposed rule
A small unmanned air systems(UAS) could perform commercial flights in most US airspace at up to 500ft in daylight as long as it remains within eyesight of an observer or an operator who has passed an aeronautical knowledge test.
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India to develop indigenous variant of AeroVironment UAVs
India is to begin manufacturing an indigenous derivative of AeroVironment’s family of small unmanned air systems, dubbed the ‘Cheel’.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: How Australia will ramp up ISR capabilities
The Royal Australian Air Force’s air combat and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities will be substantially increased over the next decade as new fifth generation capabilities are introduced.
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Embraer takes deliveries lead in India private jet market
Embraer has no plans to open a production facility in India, despite strong growth in the market, particularly among its smaller Phenom series of private jets.
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Predator XP carries out 40h endurance flight
The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Predator XP unmanned air vehicle has carried out its first long-endurance flight, achieving a record 40h non-stop flight.
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Air Madagascar to renew fleet with ATR 72-600s
Air Madagascar has agreed to acquire two ATR 72-600s during the first half of this year as part of a modernisation programme.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: The aftermath of TransAsia flight GE235
Since the 4 February fatal crash in Taipei of a TransAsia Airways ATR72-600, 49 pilots in the carrier’s ATR fleet have taken part in an examination of cockpit emergency drills, at the orders of Taiwan’s civil aviation authority.
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Opinion
OPINION: Where have the steely-eyed pilots gone?
Despite the statistics suggesting that flying is as safe as it has ever been, it feels increasingly fragile with every passing accident.
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Egypt's order for 24 Rafales confirmed
Thales has confirmed that Egypt has ordered 24 Dassault Rafale multirole aircraft, following a selection announcement for an undisclosed number of the type on 12 February.
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Egyptian air strikes target IS in Libya
The Egyptian air force has conducted air strikes against Islamic State militants in Libya, in retaliation to the killing of 21 Egyptians that extremists associated with the terrorist group claim to have carried out.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: What are 757s used for?
Airlines looking for a direct replacement for the Boeing 757 have got a long wait, now that the airframer has closed the door on any revival of the mid-range, large-capacity single aisle that has been out of production for a decade.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Flood relief to nation building among roles for India's military transport fleet
Logistics support for remote outposts, humanitarian relief, paramilitary assistance and tasks associated with nation building are important missions for India’s air force and indeed the Indian armed forces. On average, the air force airlifts about 35,000t of cargo in support of the army and an about 45 state and central ...
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Jakarta hints at interest in CH-47F
Jakarta and Boeing have held discussions in regard to the company’s CH-47F Chinook transport helicopter.
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Aer Lingus names new chief executive
Irish flag-carrier Aer Lingus has named its strategy planning head, Stephen Kavanagh, as its new chief executive.
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Irkut to conclude shipment of Su-30MKI kits to India
Russia’s Irkut will complete deliveries of Sukhoi Su-30MKI assembly kits to India in 2015, with the firm stating that a “complete transfer of technology” has taken place in the programme.