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NewsGarmin G1000 NXi approved for Citation Mustang
Garmin has secured US certification for the next-generation G1000NXi integrated flightdeck on the Cessna Citation Mustang and expects European validation before the end of June.
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American continues JFK adjustments with Orlando exit
American continues to adjust its network at New York John F Kennedy with plans to drop Orlando service in May.
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Lockheed remains bullish on supersonic air travel
Despite pulling out of its involvement with Aerion, a startup developing a supersonic airliner, Lockheed Martin remains bullish on the prospect of high-speed air travel, pointing to its involvement developing NASA’s X-59.
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NewsVIDEO & PICTURES: Boeing's Jumbo jet celebrates golden jubilee
Fifty years ago (on 9 February), the first Boeing 747 (RA001) took to the air from Paine Field along a runway adjacent to the Boeing’s then-new Everett plant in Washington.
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US carriers to gain 12 more daytime slots at Tokyo Haneda
The US Department of Transport has started accepting applications from US carriers for up to 12 new daytime slot pairs that are expected to open up at Tokyo Haneda International airport.
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Airline BusinessANALYSIS: Delta seizes opportunities with A220 introduction
Delta Air Lines introduced its first Airbus A220s today, ending what was an unexpectedly challenging road to becoming the North American launch operator of the type.
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Global 7500 awarded European type certification
Bombardier has secured European type certification for the Global 7500, clearing the way for deliveries of the ultra-long-range business jet to begin in the region.
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Allegiant closes $450m term loan to fund tender
Allegiant Air has closed a $450 million term loan that will fund the pre-payment of nearly $350 million in outstanding debt.
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United expands premium push with new dual-class CRJ550
United Airlines is upping the number of premium seats on hundreds of aircraft, in what is seen as a push to attract more lucrative business travellers.
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Blade readies for Indian service launch
US private aircraft online booking and ride-sharing marketplace Blade is preparing to launch operations in Western India in April, marking its first move into the international market.
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Airbus helps electric air race off the ground
Airbus is supporting the establishment of a regular electric flight contest, Air Race E, scheduled to begin in 2020.
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NewsPiper extends M600 warranty
Piper Aircraft has extended the warranty on its M600 to reflect the higher-than-expected utilisation rates and longer stage lengths of the single-engined turboprop's in-service fleet.
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Pilots fret over 'serious' fire risk from devices in hold baggage
Cockpit crew representatives are warning that the risk of a serious fire from personal electronic devices is greater than previously anticipated, and that all large devices should be banned from carriage in the aircraft baggage hold.
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Southwest plans Hawaii proving flight
Southwest Airlines will conduct a validation flight to Hawaii this week, as it continues to work towards certification to begin passenger service to the islands.
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Aer Lingus plans Hartford A321LR launch
Aer Lingus plans to introduce the Airbus A321LR on flights to Hartford in July, marking the debut of the long-range narrowbody to the North Atlantic market.
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G600 certification slips on back of US government shutdown
Gulfstream has pushed back certification and service entry of the G600, blaming the 35-day partial shutdown of the US government for the delay.
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Probe follows shutdown of two engines on L-382
Canadian investigators are probing an incident involving a Lockheed Martin L-382G Hercules whose crew had to deal with a shutdown of two of its four engines.
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A320 suffered loss of thrust as it entered mountain wave
Air Canada is probing an incident in which an Airbus A320 lost thrust on one engine as is passed through a mountain wave en route to Los Angeles.
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American to add seats in Phoenix with A321neo
American Airlines plans to debut its new Airbus A321neo at its Phoenix Sky Harbor hub in April after taking delivery of its first aircraft today.
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NewsPICTURE: American latest to add A321neo to fleet
American Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo, making it the latest US carrier to add the re-engined narrowbody to its fleet.