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ANA and JAL extend grounding of 787s
Japanese carriers All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Airlines (JAL) have extended the grounding of its Boeing 787 fleet, following reports that official...
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Vietnam takes delivery of last Spanish-built C212
The last Airbus Military C212-400 aircraft to be produced in Spain has been delivered to the Vietnamese coast guard. This is the coast guard's third...
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IN FOCUS: Chinese air force not yet a match for Japan's
Tensions between China and Japan over disputed islands have raised the prospect of their air forces perhaps going head-to-head ...
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Lockheed hopes to firm up F-35 Lot 6 & 7 contracts before mid-year
Lockheed Martin hopes to "definitize" previously awarded F-35 low rate initial production (LRIP) Lot 6 and 7 contracts in the first half of 2013, top company...
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IN FOCUS: Chinese lessors' growth viewed with mixed feelings
Although China's lessors have demonstrated inexperience on occasions, they are building their know-how rapidly and will soon become serious competitors for the rest of the industry
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IN FOCUS: Regional demand drives growth of Asian lessors
As airlines opt for operating leases to reduce the debt burden on their balance sheets, buyers, particularly out of Asia, hope to realise healthy profits.
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Republic orders 47 new E-175s to fly for American Eagle
Indianapolis-based Republic Airways Holdings is purchasing 47 new Embraer 175 aircraft after reaching a 12-year agreement with American Airlines to fly...
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NTSB finds signs of short circuit, thermal runaway in JAL 787 battery failure
The Boeing 787 battery involved in the Japan Airlines incident on 7 January reveal signs of a short-circuit in one cell and thermal runaway that led to a...
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Crashed Tu-204 powered forward as pilots tried reversing thrust
Pilots of the crashed Red Wings Tupolev Tu-204 twice selected maximum reverse thrust without the reverser system engaging, and unwittingly catapulted the...
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Gulfstream records strong 2012 and forecasts 139 green deliveries this year
Gulfstream plans to deliver 139 green aircraft this year, with its large cabin family expected to account for nearly 80% of this tally.
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Spanish army to get first NH90 helicopter before end-2013
Spain will receive its first NH Industries NH90 tactical transport helicopter before the end of 2013 ...
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Eurocopter boss targets increased deliveries, after record 2012
Eurocopter is targeting a 15% delivery increase in 2013 to around 550 units, as it begins to ramp up its key programmes ...
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ANALYSIS: Lithium-ion chemistry becomes focus as 787 grounding continues
Prospects for returning the Boeing 787 to flight within days or weeks dimmed as a worldwide grounding in response to battery over-heating problems entered...
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Grounded EC225s could return to use by April, Bertling says
Returning grounded fleets of EC225s in Norway and the UK to unrestricted overwater flight status is Eurocopter's "highest priority" ...
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Signature breaks ground on new Luton airport FBO
Signature Flight Support has broken ground on a new fixed based operation at London Luton airport to replace its existing facility at the UK's busiest business aviation hub.
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Shandong Airlines to add 10 737s in 2013
China's Shandong Airlines plans to add 10 Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its fleet this year. Details are scant, but the carrier has committed to the aircraft...
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EasyJet A320 options could buy time for fleet talks
UK budget carrier EasyJet is considering converting additional Airbus A320 options in order to buy time to complete its assessment of potential aircraft...
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Jetex takes over crew lounge at London Oxford airport
Jetex Flight Support, the Dubai-based flight support and handling specialist, will next month open a new flight planning lounge at London Oxford airport.
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GippsAero appoints Summit Aviation as GA8 dealer in USA
GippsAero has appointed Summit Aviation as an authorised dealer for the GA8 Airvan in the USA, with the company to focus on government and surveillance aircraft...
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Cessna stands behind lithium-ion batteries, plans roll-out on four jets after Q2
Cessna confirms that it intends to requalify lithium-ion batteries during the second quarter of 2013 and make them available to customers buying four of its jet models.