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US Trade Commission's warning for business jet newcomers
"Potential new entrants to the business jet industry face formidable barriers, including access to capital, technical capacity to design, certificate and produce the aircraft, and resources to provide after-sales service and support of their global aircraft fleet," according to a study by the US International Trade Commission (USITC).
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747-8 improvements bring performance 'very close' to brochure: Boeing
Boeing is confident that improvements it is implementing on the 747-8 will recover performance to beyond customer guarantees and bring it "very close" to...
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Boeing 747-8I makes smooth debut with Lufthansa
The Boeing 747-8I had a flawless introduction with Lufthansa on 1 June between Frankfurt and Washington DC, which also marked the debut of the airline's...
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VIDEO: Boeing to firm 747-8I MoUs and secure incremental sales soon
Boeing is confident it will convert the 30 commitments it has for the 747-8I passenger variant into firm orders, and also expects to secure near-term incremental...
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Lufthansa operates first 747-8I revenue flight
Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental launch customer Lufthansa operated the first commercial flight with the new aircraft today from Frankfurt to Washington DC...
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Canada may launch programme to replace CT-155 Hawk trainer fleet
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) may be looking for a new jet trainer to replace its BAE systems CT-155 Hawk aircraft, multiple industry sources confirm....
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Winglets and anti-ship missile top latest additions to C295
Airbus Military has revealed plans to flight-test several further enhancements for its C295 medium transport and special mission aircraft. These will include the addition of efficiency-boosting winglets and an anti-ship missile.
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Russia and China discuss Il-96 successor
Russia's United Aircraft and its Chinese counterpart Comac appear to be close to reaching an agreement to jointly develop a new widebody aircraft based on the Ilyushin Il-96.
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India interested in more C-17s, says Boeing
India has expressed early interest in the possibility of obtaining more Boeing C-17 strategic transports to follow its firm order for 10 of the type ...
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Israel adds F-15s to Elbit mission training centre
Elbit Systems has been awarded a follow-on contract to integrate synthetic training devices for the Israel air force's Boeing F-15s ...
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Airbus converges on A320 sharklet retrofit
Pressure on wing-tip manufacturer as Airbus closes on plans to offer fuel-saving tip on both new-build and older A320s
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Lockheed Martin awarded $19.8 million contract to study JSM integration onto F-35
The US Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $19.8 million modification to a previously awarded fixed-price-incentive-fee F-35 Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP)...
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US DOD's first non-test pilot qualifies on F-35
The US Department of Defense's first non-test pilot finished his qualification to fly the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter on 31 May. "I...
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A4A and IATA continue push against proposed US airline fees
Industry groups Airlines for America (A4A) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have published a new report emphasising the economic benefits of air transport on the US, as they continue their push against proposed fee increases on passengers and flights in the country.
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Hobby decision prompts cuts at United’s Houston hub
United Airlines will not launch its planned nonstop flight between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Auckland, New Zealand, in response to...
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Ukraine's MRK Airlines signs for three MA60s
Ukraine's MRK Airlines has inked a purchase agreement with China's Xian Aircraft for three MA60 twin-turboprops.
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Manx register approaches 500-aircraft milestone
The Isle of Man aircraft registry hopes to add the 500th aircraft in July as the appetite for M-prefixed registrations from the world's first dedicated private registry continues to soar among high net-worth individuals and corporations.
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Jet Aviation restructures Basel operation
Jet Aviation has reorganised its facility in Basel, Switzerland, into two independently managed organisations covering completions and maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO).