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A320neo kills business case for CSeries: Leahy
There is almost no business case for the Bombardier CSeries following the launch of the Airbus A320neo programme, according to the European manufacturer's...
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Southwest pilot ratification paves the way for adding the 737-800
Pilots at Southwest Airlines have joined flight attendants and ratified a tentative agreement to add the Boeing 737-800 to the carrier's fleet.
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FAA to demonstrate FOQA program for small airlines
The US FAA is planning to fund a two-year flight operations quality assurance (FOQA) demonstration for six small airlines to satisfy a legislative mandate....
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Hong Kong controller halts Finnair A340 taxiway take-off
Investigators in Hong Kong have opened an inquiry after the attempted departure of a Finnair Airbus A340 from a taxiway at the international airport.
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Airbus could eventually offer Neo version of A318: Leahy
Airbus may look at offering its new engine option on the A318 in the future, but has decided to focus on the A319, A320 and A321 for now because these models...
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Boeing claims SIGINT prize with US Army contract
Boeing has won a US Army contract to deliver a new fleet of signals intelligence aircraft called the enhanced medium altitude reconnaissance and surveillance...
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Neo list price to be $6m more than existing A320: Leahy
Development costs for the Airbus A320neo will be slightly more than €1 billion ($1.3 billion) and the aircraft's list price will be $6 million more than...
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Business aviation in brief
ExecuJet Aviation has received its New Zealand air operator's certificate, paving the way for the Zurich-headquartered company to offer business aviation services including aircraft handling, charter and management within the country.
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NTSB recommends birdproof helicopter windscreens
Regulations governing helicopter windscreen strength are inadequate and at least partially responsible for a Petroleum Helicopters crash in Louisiana in 2009 that killed eight, says the US National Transportation Safety Board.
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Rolls-Royce confident on narrowbodies despite Neo absence
Rolls-Royce is confident it will have a competitive offering available when new narrowbody aircraft programmes are launched in the future, despite its absence...
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Lufthansa among possible A320neo customers: Leahy
Bombardier CSeries launch customer Lufthansa is among several airlines and lessors interested in ordering the newly-launched Airbus A320neo.
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Japan seeks US approval for E-767 AWACS upgrade
Japan has requested US government approval for the installation and checkout of four kits to upgrade the radars on its Boeing E-767 airborne warning and...
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NewsAmeco Beijing gears up for growth
Mirroring China's rapidly growing commercial airliner fleet is a fast-expanding maintenance infrastructure, with Ameco Beijing the latest with ambitious plans
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Research suggests boost for business operators
Market activity in high-value business sectors such as investment banking is growing again, giving hope to business aviation operators, according to a new report.
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Thomas Cook selects A320 as baseline for common fleet
Thomas Cook Group has revealed that it is moving to a fleet with greater commonality, and has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for 12 A321s.
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GKN wins titanium thrust-links welding contract for Boeing 787, 747-8
GKN Aerospace has been awarded a multi-year contract to make lightweight titanium thrust links for the Boeing 747-8 and for both engine variants of the Boeing 787.
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Five bidders to contest Finnish UAV deal
Finland's defence ministry has issued a request for quotation to five bidders in a competition to select a mini unmanned air vehicle for the nation's army.
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Sabah takes delivery of EC145
Eurocopter has delivered a single EC145 helicopter to the Malaysian province of Sabah, for use in the emergency medical airlift role. "Helicopters...
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NewsAirbus A320neo to enter service in 2016
Airbus has confirmed the launch of its A320neo, or new engine option, for entry into service in 2016. Airlines will have a choice between the CFM International...
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Singapore to deploy Skyblade III UAV
Singapore is to equip six army units with the Singapore Technologies Aerospace Skyblade III unmanned air vehicle, with the UAV to become operational by the end of the year.