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American granted six-month reprieve for Beijing flights
The US Department of Transportation will give American Airlines six more months to acquire “commercially viable slots” in Beijing for a new daily service from Los Angeles.
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South Korean startup KAIR orders eight A320s
New South Korean budget carrier KAIR Airlines has placed an order for eight A320ceos.
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NewsPICTURE: Lucky Air receives first widebody in long-haul push
Lucky Air has received its first widebody, an Airbus A330-300, which will be used by the low-cost carrier to operate long-haul services.
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China’s J-20 set to receive indigenous engine
China is nearing the use of an indigenous powerplant for the Chengdu J-20 fighter aircraft, although mass production of key engine technologies is a challenge.
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Boeing renews Korean F-15K sustainment pact
Boeing has won a five year contract to sustain Seoul’s fleet of F-15K fighter aircraft.
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Garuda seeking interest in A320neo RFP
Garuda Indonesia is seeking letters of interest from prospective financiers, lessors and banks to finance five Airbus A320neos due for delivery in 2018.
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Il-76 flown beyond service life before fatal engine explosion
Investigators probing the fatal crash of a Sun Way Ilyushin Il-76TD heavy freighter in Karachi have determined the aircraft had been operating beyond its approved service life when it suffered an uncontained engine failure.
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GAMECO starts first A380 3C-check
Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering (GAMECO) has started work on its first 3C-check on an Airbus A380 operated by China Southern Airlines.
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Indian navy retires aircraft carrier INS Viraat
The Indian navy formally decommissioned the aircraft carrier INS Viraat (ex HMS Hermes) on 6 March, after 30 years of operational service.
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Four Australian and NZ carriers form new industry group
Qantas, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand and Regional Express have teamed up to launch a new industry lobby group called Airlines for Australia and New Zealand (A4ANZ).
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Thai links with Airbus to set up MRO facility
Thai Airways International has reached a tentative deal with Airbus to establish a new maintenance operation at U-Tapao.
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MH370 final report due out in months
Malaysia’s third interim report into the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on 8 March 2014 highlights the lack of leads confronting investigators.
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Korean Air rights offering closes undersubscribed
Korean Air’s W457 billion ($399 million) rights issue closed with only 96.4% of the 22 million shares offered taken up.
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AAPA calls for Asia-Pacific ATC integration
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) calls on Asia-Pacific countries to collaborate toward having a harmonised air traffic control (ATC) system, similar to that of Europe and the United States.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: Bellew buckles down on MAS modernisation
The year ahead is vital for Malaysia Airlines (MAS) as it speeds its transformation into a leaner, more effective operation.
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Business aircraft manufacturers target Australian market
Leading business jet manufacturers Dassault, Embraer and Gulfstream had a significant presence at Australia’s major international air show, Avalon, between 28 February and 5 March, confirming their commitment to the small but stable aircraft market.
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PICTURE: ANA unveils special livery for first A380
All Nippon Airways has unveiled the livery that will adorn its first Airbus A380.
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MAS A380 pilgrimage unit set for 2019 launch
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) could announce the name and brand of its Airbus A380 subsidiary by April.
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Lion Air emerges as customer behind A330 order
Indonesian budget carrier Lion Air has ordered three more Airbus A330-300s, analysis of the airframer’s backlog has revealed.