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NewsNBAA: SmartSky teams with Harris for airborne 4G network
SmartSky Networks has teamed with radio technology giant Harris to launch the first airborne 4G LTE-based wireless communications network.
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NewsNBAA: Honeywell forecasts strong business jet demand driven by large-cabin types
Demand for large-cabin aircraft, a strong pipeline of new business jets and economic resurgence in Europe and Brazil will help create a strong business aviation market over the next decade, according to Honeywell Aerospace.
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NBAA: Aviation Partners honors US military with custom winglet livery
Aviation Partners at NBAA has unveiled a split-scimitar winglet retrofit for the Boeing Business Jet that is custom painted to honor members of the US military.
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NewsNBAA: IAI considers launching personal jet
Israel Aerospace Industries remains interested in developing a small, single-pilot, five-seat business jet, confirms an executive at its North American division.
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NBAA: VistaJet's double dozen deliveries
Swiss luxury charter firm VistaJet enters NBAA in buoyant mood having taken delivery of 12 brand new aircraft so far this year, with another dozen due to arrive by the end of the fourth quarter.
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NBAA: Signature to continue on acquisition path
Signature Flight Support intends to press ahead with its aggressive acquisition strategy as it continues to expand its network footprint.
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NBAA: Rolls-Royce happy in pole position
Rolls-Royce is at NBAA in confident mood, despite the setback of losing out on long-time customer Gulfstream’s two new platforms to rival Pratt & Whitney Canada.
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NBAA: VistaJet's double dozen deliveries
Swiss luxury charter firm VistaJet enters NBAA in buoyant mood having taken delivery of 12 brand new aircraft so far this year, with another dozen due to arrive by the end of the fourth quarter.
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NBAA: Jetcraft eyes improving second-hand market
Aircraft trader Jetcraft sees the market for second-hand jets regaining some its former vigour as the Raleigh, North Carolina firm forecasts business up to 30% up on last year.
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NBAA: Hawthorne outlines FBO acquisition plans
Hawthorne Global Aviation plans to further boost its network of fixed base operation (FBO) facilities by the end of the year with a further three set to be snapped up – including its first on the West Coast of the USA.
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NBAA: Flight Safety Foundation highlights bizav credentials
In an effort to convince the business aviation community that its services are not just for airlines, the Flight Safety Foundation is highlighting the safety tools it offers to corporate and business jet operators.
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NewsPICTURE: Mitsubishi Aircraft rolls out first MRJ
Mitsubishi Aircraft has rolled out its first flight test aircraft for the MRJ programme, in time good time ahead of its planned 2Q 2015 first flight.
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NewsUS Air Force's shadowy space plane lands after 674 days in orbit
The US Air Force’s mysterious robotic space plane landed at Vandenberg AFB, California, on 17 October after nearly two years in orbit.
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Embraer cuts first metal part for E-Jet E2
Embraer has cut the first metal component for its E-Jet E2 family of regional jets at its new factory in Evora, Portugal. The wing stub forward pressure bulkhead is for the prototype of the E190 E2, which is scheduled to fly in 2016.
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Air Berlin network rejig shifts more long-haul to Dusseldorf
Air Berlin is planning several network changes aimed at improving profitability and reducing dependency on seasonal traffic, as part of its restructuring programme.
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Israel investigates Islamic State MiG claims
Israeli intelligence officials are trying to verify reports that Iraqi pilots have joined the ranks of the Islamic State terrorist organisation in Syria, and are currently operating at least three jet fighters taken from a Syrian air base.
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NewsSaab gets latest Gripen E development contract
Saab has received its latest contract from Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration linked to development of the Gripen E multirole fighter.
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NewsUltimate corporate jets: Nine private aircraft that combine business with pleasure
The USA’s, and the world’s, biggest business aviation convention – NBAA – starts in Orlando on 21 October. The event is all about business aircraft as tools – machines to transport money makers directly where they want to go in comfort, convenience and security, while saving them hours of time. ...
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ANALYSIS: A330 rate cut shows challenge of bridging to A330neo
While Airbus has been overbooking its A320 line, ahead of starting its transition to the A320neo next year, it does not have the same flexibility to ease the path to A330neo production.
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LOT to add two new long-haul routes in 2016
Polish flag carrier LOT plans to add "at least" two new long-haul routes – probably to Asia – plus several short-haul feeder services to its network in 2016, once European Commission-imposed restrictions on growth are lifted.