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United begins integrated pilot training across fleet
United Airlines has begun training its pilots to transition between aircraft flown by its Continental subsidiary and United subsidiary, the latest step in its slow integration of the two carriers.
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NewsEmbraer business jet deliveries rise nearly 20% in 2013
Embraer today announced that business jet deliveries rose nearly 20% in 2013 despite delays that postponed entry-into-service of the new Legacy 500 jet.
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European Cockpit Association slams multicrew pilot licence
Flightcrew representatives have criticised the relatively new multicrew pilot licence (MPL) and its practical implementation by regulators, flight training organisations and the air transport industry.
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NewsBoeing tests 777X in high-speed wind tunnel
Boeing has started high-speed wind tunnel tests on the 777X family of aircraft.
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Cameroon to join RwandAir network
RwandAir will add Cameroon to its network on 30 March when it launches a new service to Doula.
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Elbit wins additional Israeli C-130H upgrade work
Elbit Systems has been awarded a $15 million contract by Israel's defence ministry for additional upgrades of the Israeli air force's Lockheed Martin C-130H fleet.
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NewsNextant preparing for first quarter maiden flight of G90XT
Nextant Aerospace is preparing to fly its King Air G90XT conversion for the first time this quarter, and plans to offer at least four versions of the remanufactured Beechcraft design which is scheduled to enter service later in the year
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Israel requests six-aircraft V-22 purchase
Israel is advancing with its plans to field the Bell Boeing V-22 tiltrotor transport, with its acquisition of a six-strong fleet to be worth more than $1 billion.
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NewsUSA outlines $2.4 billion Singapore F-16 upgrade
The US DefenSe Security Cooperation Agency has issued details about Singapore’s long-awaited upgrade programme for 60 Lockheed Martin F-16 C/D Block 52 fighters.
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NewsNo damage to JAL 787 in battery incident
Japan Airlines says that the Boeing 787-8 at the centre of a lithium ion battery overheating event on 14 January did not cause any other damage to the aircraft.
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NewsImproved Apaches could fulfill Kiowa Warrior's role: top procurement official
If the US Army decides to retire its aging fleet of Bell OH-58 Kiowa Warrior reconnaissance helicopters, the fleet should be grounded promptly to save scare financial resources, says a top army procurement official.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Another incident puts spotlight back on 787 batteries
For Boeing, it’s another new year – and another new lithium ion battery malfunction on the 787.
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NewsAlaska orders two more 737-900ERs
Alaska Airlines has ordered two additional Boeing 737-900ER aircraft, bringing its total orderbook for the type to 32.
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NewsUS Army orders more BAE missile warning systems
The US Army has signed a $39 million contract to purchase 300 of BAE Systems’ third-generation Common Missile Warning System.
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NewsBoeing confirms new 787 battery problem in Tokyo
Boeing has confirmed that a single cell of a Japan Airlines 787 lithium-ion battery overheated with the aircraft parked at Tokyo Narita International airport on 14 January.
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Saudia’s MRO arm to add GE90 test cell
Saudia's technical division has commissioned an engine test cell for General Electric GE90-115B powerplants.
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NewsAmerican rebrands Eagle subsidiary Envoy
Envoy is the new identity that American Airlines Group has selected for its American Eagle Airlines subsidiary, leaving the Eagle name as the brand covering all of its regional flying.
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NewsBoeing seeks approval for green diesel as new aviation biofuel
Boeing will seek approval by the end of this year to clear a green diesel blend as an alternative to Jet-A for turbine-powered aircraft.
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Biman extends MRO partnership with MTU to 777 fleet
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has contracted MTU to support the General Electric GE90 engines powering its Boeing 777 fleet.
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NewsEC135 fuel probe malfunctions in 2% of cases
Almost half of the worldwide fleet of Airbus Helicopters EC135s have been checked for a problem with their fuel sensors following the issue of an EASA airworthiness directive mandating the examinations on 19 December 2013.