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ANALYSIS: What is delaying the reform of European ATC?
Delays in implementing the Single European Sky have prompted airlines to call for a new push to speed the process. Former CANSO director general Graham Lake considers the challenges in breaking the deadlock on reforming European ATC
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IN FOCUS: Regulations set to change secondary slots market
European regulations aimed at formalising secondary slot trading are firmly on track and seen as a key part of tackling the continent's crippling airport capacity shortage
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ANALYSIS: What role do Europe's small state carriers now play?
Europe's small flag carriers have been the most exposed to the low-cost onslaught, leaving many on the brink of collapse. But even if they can be saved, do state-owned destination carriers really have a role to play in today's operating environment?
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ANALYSIS: The challenge of matching capacity to demand
Restructuring programmes at European airlines may improve the market environment, but will need time to take effect
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Etihad to take 24% stake in India's Jet
Etihad Airways is to take a 24% stake in Jet Airways and forge a "strategic partnership" with the Indian carrier. The Abu Dhabi-based airline is investing...
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NewsIAI signs F-35 wing production deal
Israel Aerospace Industries has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin to produce wings for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter ...
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Fastjet to launch South African flights in May
Fastjet aims to begin domestic South African services by the end of May under a new partnership with investment firm Blockbuster and charter operator Federal...
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NewsUSAF to rebalance ISR portfolio
The US Air Force will have to rebalance its ISR aircraft portfolio after operations wrap up over Afghanistan ...
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Airlines rapped for distribution strategy shortcomings
Airlines are limiting their growth by failing to implement proper distribution strategies, says the chief executive of travel distribution software supplier...
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NewsLockheed Martin anticipates fresh C-130J, F-16 sales
Lockheed Martin expects to receive a C-130J Hercules order from Saudi Arabia, the company said during an investors' conference call ...
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NewsBoeing revenues down in Q1 on 787 grounding
The three-month grounding of the Boeing 787 fleet caused Boeing to miss a first quarter revenue target, but improved core operating margins yielded a 5%...
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ANALYSIS: Jet stake buy will improve Etihad's foothold in India
Etihad Airways' purchase of a stake in India's Jet Airways will give it even greater exposure to the growing Indian travel market and is likely to propel...
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Chinese officer hints at country’s big aircraft carrier plans
China plans to build an aircraft carrier that is larger and can carry more aircraft than its current such warship, the Liaoning ...
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Ameco Beijing completes landing gear overhaul for T’way Airlines
Ameco Beijing completed a Boeing 737-800 landing gear exchange and overhaul for T'way Airlines on 9 April. The MRO company will perform another 737-800...
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NewsSIA doubles Virgin Australia stake to 19.9%
Singapore Airlines will acquire an additional 9.9% stake in Virgin Australia for A$122.6 million, bringing its total stake to 19.9%. "The strategic...
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NewsNTSB hearing on 787 batteries reveals Boeing shift on testing
A top Boeing official said today at a fact-finding hearing that a nail penetration test used to certificate the lithium ion batteries on the 787 in 2011...
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NewsUSAF leader confirms manned decision for new bomber
The US Air Force has confirmed for the first time that the Long Range Strike-Bomber (LRS-B) will be manned on entry-into-service, one of a few new details...
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NewsBoeing maps out 787 locations as EASA clears fix
European safety authorities have approved the design changes to the Boeing 787's battery system. Clearance by the European Aviation Safety Agency means...
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NewsBA A350 pact seals 747-400 retirement plan
British Airways' tentative agreement to acquire the Airbus A350-1000 closes the airline's Boeing 747-400 fleet-retirement plan. It has 52 of the type...
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CFM begins assembly of first Leap engine
CFM International on 22 April started building the first parts for the common Leap-1A and -1C engines selected to power the Airbus A320neo and Comac C919...