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ATSB investigating Emirates A380 landing incident

2016-07-18T06:26:29Z

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating an incident where an Emirates Airline Airbus A380 descended below minimum assigned altitude while on approach to land at Melbourne Tullamarine International airport.
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First-half profit soars for CDB Leasing

2016-07-15T10:10:30Z

Recently listed company CDB Financial Leasing has disclosed that its first-half operating profit soared sixfold to CNY1.29 billion ($193 million).
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South Korean navy receives upgraded P-3C Orion

2016-07-15T07:34:10Z

The South Korean navy has taken delivery of the first of eight Lockheed Martin PC-3 Orion aircraft to be upgraded by Korean Air Aerospace Division (KAL-ASD).
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China's HNA acquires SR Technics

2016-07-15T07:18:00Z

China’s HNA Group is to take over Swiss-based maintenance firm SR Technics, with the acquisition of a majority shareholding from sole owner Mubadala.
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Chinese carriers seek international traffic rights

2016-07-15T03:08:52Z

Three Chinese carriers have filed applications with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), seeking to operate international services.
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LATAM Brazil and Cathay Pacific to codeshare on US flights

2016-07-14T15:29:44Z

LATAM Airlines Brazil and Cathay Pacific plan to codeshare on flights via the USA, after signing an agreement.
Analysis
ANALYSIS: Farnborough air show order tracker 2016 – summary

2016-07-14T14:25:33Z

Aside from an AirAsia-fuelled jump on the second day, order activity at this year’s show was much lower than the deal announcements frenzies of recent years.
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FARNBOROUGH: Bell, Tata to explore India opportunities

2016-07-14T08:51:06Z

Bell Helicopter and Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) have entered an agreement to explore opportunities to work together in India’s rotorcraft market.
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FARNBOROUGH: AirAsia selects Leap-1A for A321neos

2016-07-14T02:34:20Z

AirAsia has selected the CFM International Leap-1A engine to power its 100 new Airbus A321neos recently ordered at the Farnborough air show.
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AFI-KLM E&M secures Thai A350 component MRO deal

2016-07-14T01:54:50Z

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) will provide Thai Airways International component MRO support for its future fleet of Airbus A350-900s.
Analysis
ANALYSIS: Farnborough air show order tracker 2016 – updates

2016-07-13T16:00:00Z

FlightGlobal's Order Tracker provides regularly updated details of all the firm and LoI commercial air transport announcements made during this year's Farnborough air show: Updated 17:00 Wednesday 13 July.
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FARNBOROUGH: China's Ruili proceeds with order for 787-9s

2016-07-13T10:46:00Z

Ruili Airlines has agreed terms with Boeing on an order for six 787-9s which will be the Chinese carrier's first widebodies.
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Flydubai to launch Bangkok flights

2016-07-13T10:05:15Z

Middle East low-cost carrier Flydubai will begin double-daily flights to the Thai capital Bangkok this winter.
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FARNBOROUGH: China's Haite looks to build international partnerships

2016-07-13T09:21:11Z

Haite Group is looking to establish new partnerships with foreign companies interested in accessing China's burgeoning aerospace market.
Analysis
ANALYSIS: Can airlines tap efficiency gains from connectivity?

2016-07-13T09:12:27Z

The airline industry has yet to fully articulate its vision for the connected aircraft, but the current focus on in-flight connectivity for passengers provides the impetus to establish a robust broadband pipe to the aircraft, creating future opportunities to improve operational efficiencies.
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FARNBOROUGH: Comac breaks silence on Russian-Chinese widebody

2016-07-13T08:08:04Z

Comac has spoken for the first time about its planned widebody joint venture with Russia's United Aircraft, detailing the size and range of the jet as well as the timeline for the project.
Analysis
ANALYSIS: How increased profits spread across airlines in 2015

2016-07-13T07:29:00Z

Profit levels and the immediate outlook ahead have never been better for airlines.
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FARNBOROUGH: Airbus, R-R to jointly house Cathay's A350 parts

2016-07-13T07:08:04Z

Airbus and Rolls-Royce have created an integrated parts availability service for Cathay Pacific's growing Airbus A350 fleet.
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FARNBOROUGH: Mahindra to produce AS565 parts in India

2016-07-13T05:44:33Z

India’s Mahindra Aerostructures will produce airframe parts in Bengaluru for the Airbus Helicopters A565 Panther.
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FARNBOROUGH: Three shops tapped for MRJ MRO

2016-07-13T03:37:38Z

Mitsubishi Aircraft has selected three MRO firms as preferred service providers on the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ).