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NewsWilliams gains approvals for latest FJ44 engine variant
Williams International has received type and production certification from US and European regulators for the latest variant of its FJ44-4 engine, which powers the in-development Pilatus PC-24 superlight business jet.
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Alitalia sale process enters new phase
Alitalia has opened a new phase in its sale process, setting a deadline of 15 September for expressions of interest in making a binding bid for the carrier.
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Tecnam gains European validation for latest P2006T
Italian airframer Tecnam has secured European certification for the next-generation P2006T piston-twin, following its launch in April.
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Airbus again points to higher-weight A350-1000
Airbus has reissued a document indicating plans for a higher-weight A350-1000, although it lists the maximum take-off weight of the variant at 311t.
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A320neo deliveries slip to six-month low
Airbus delivered only nine A320neo-family jets during July, the lowest monthly total since January this year.
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Austrian completes E-Jets' introduction
Austrian Airlines has completed the addition of 17 second-hand Embraer 195s to its operations.
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ANALYSIS: Reusability just one factor in cutting launch costs
Europe’s bid to slash the cost of access to space has received a boost in the form of a reusable rocket engine intended to cost just €1 million ($1.1 million) – compared with the €10 million cost of the disposable Vulcain2 that powers the Ariane 5 heavy lifter.
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Future European MALE UAV will be twin turboprop
A future European rival to the US Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper unmanned air system (UAS) will feature a twin-engined turboprop configuration, says a multi-national weapons development agency.
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Single A350-1000 among sparse Airbus orders in July
Airbus has secured its first A350-1000 order this year, having recorded an agreement for a single aircraft with an unidentified customer.
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LHT to restructure line maintenance division
Lufthansa Technik intends to restructure its German line maintenance operations in a bid to cut the unit's costs by 25%.
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UK lifts electronics restrictions on Jordanian hub
Prohibitions on electronic devices on UK-bound services from Jordan have been lifted, following a review by UK authorities.
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OpinionOPINION: Can ATR relive its American dream?
ATR has finally secured a US order, 20 years on from its last one. This will be music to the ears of the manufacturer’s executives – not least because it will end constant questions about when the company would be back in the US market.
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BA cabin-crew strike extended to 30 August
Cabin crew employed under British Airways' mixed-fleet contract are planning to renew strike action unless the airline "hammers out" a new agreement on pay and conditions.
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ALC looks to accelerate Boeing deliveries as Airbus delays mount
Air Lease is looking to accelerate some of its Boeing deliveries to offset delays to certain Airbus aircraft in 2018, as it questions the stability of both airframers' supply chains.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Ratio of women in top airline jobs lags wider trend
If departing EasyJet chief executive Carolyn McCall is replaced by a man in the top role at the UK low-cost carrier later this year, it will cut by a third the number of female leaders at airline groups that featured in Flight Airline Business's recently published ranking of the top ...
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Air cargo market still 'very difficult': Lufthansa finance chief
Lufthansa Group has highlighted the challenges that persist in the air freight market, despite a recent uptick.
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Strong demand and cost cuts lift Lufthansa mid-year results
Lufthansa Group's adjusted EBIT rose 75% in the second quarter, to €1.02 billion ($1.2 billion).
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OpinionOPINION: Where is the new money in aircraft finance?
A May 2017 survey by German asset manager KGAL found that "institutional investors' interest in aircraft leasing business is seeing a sharp rise due to the attractive ratio of risk to return".
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Rolls-Royce works to deal with Trent 1000 technical issues
Rolls-Royce has outlined a provision for its maintenance effort to address technical issues in its Trent 1000 powerplants for the Boeing 787.
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PICTURE: Institute shows off concept for An-124 successor
Russian aerodynamics researchers have unveiled a concept for a new heavy transport aircraft to succeed the Antonov An-124.