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AnalysisANALYSIS: Air Canada opens Canadian dollar EETC market
Air Canada priced what may be the first Canadian dollar-denominated enhanced equipment trust certificate (EETC) transaction in February, simultaneously opening a new financing option for Canadian carriers while de-risking its balance sheet.
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Embraer working 'very hard' to conclude Boeing talks: CEO
Embraer says it is working "very hard" to conclude talks with Boeing, even as the Brazilian manufacturer cautions that a deal might not even materialise.
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US and Brazil airline JVs to progress with senate approval
US and Brazilian carriers are eager to move ahead with joint venture plans, following the approval of the US-Brazil open-skies deal by the Brazil senate on 7 March.
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F-35 development and support to cost $1 billion annually
The Joint Program Office (JPO) estimates that continued development of the F-35 to deal with evolving threats and changing warfighting environments will cost the U.S. government more than $1 billion a year between 2018 and 2024.
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United 'very seriously' looking at CSeries and E2
United Airlines is "very seriously" looking at small mainline narrowbody aircraft, says chief financial officer Andrew Levy.
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SNAPSHOT: More than 1,700 airliners delivered in 2017
Almost $110 billion of airliners were delivered in 2017, Flight Fleets Analyzer data shows based on Ascend’s 2017 Full-Life Base Values.
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Allegiant to launch Nashville service
Nashville will join Allegiant Air's network in mid-2018 as the ultra-low-cost carrier adds a total of 13 new year-round or seasonal routes.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Optimism returning to business aircraft industry after modest 2017
Although there were mixed fortunes for the business aviation market in 2017, a late surge in sales activity across the sector has triggered a palpable sense of optimism, not felt by the industry for some years.
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Boeing unlikely to resume passenger 767 production
Boeing is unlikely to resume production of the passenger version of the 767-300ER, even as airlines look to meet fleet needs until the possible New Mid-market Aircraft (NMA) comes on the market in the next decade.
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ACG taps Ex-Im alums for new finance team
Aviation Capital Group has hired three US Export-Import Bank alumni to lead its new aircraft financing solutions group.
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Bedek launches engine-leasing unit
Israel Aerospace Industries' Bedek division has launched a new engine-leasing department.
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Bell moves closer to next civil helicopter launch
Bell’s next new civil helicopter is moving forward in early development, but remains in the pre-launch phase, says Mitch Snyder, chief executive of the Fort Worth-based manufacturer.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Aircraft retirement wave poses challenges for recyclers
Aircraft recyclers are expecting a rise in retirements, after a decline in recent years as airlines held on to ageing equipment amid healthy traffic and low oil prices.
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ANALYSIS: Surging economies lifting air cargo demand
Of all the signs that the global economy is recovering after a prolonged post-crisis slump – rising employment, rising business confidence and even inflation – one sure indicator of better times can be found in air freight. Indeed, 2017 was an exceptional year for air freight demand, with industry-wide freight ...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: New tools help airlines mitigate impact of disruption
When you are one of hundreds of passengers whose flights have been delayed or cancelled, it is a dispiriting and frustrating experience. More likely than not you will be standing in line waiting for information, or vouchers for a meal or hotel. Never mind those plans for business meetings, family ...
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American wants three more gates in Chicago O'Hare rebuild
American Airlines objection to an $8.5 billion capital programme at Chicago O'Hare International airport hinges on three gates that it says the city will not include in the plans.
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American banks on consumer benefits for Qantas JV approval
American Airlines is emphasising the consumer benefits of its proposed joint venture with Qantas Airways in its latest application for antitrust immunity from the US government.
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NewsUnited sees economics boost with Max 10
United Airlines anticipates significantly better economics from the Boeing 737 Max 10 than other models, prompting its launch order for the variant last June.
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Source of flames unclear after Q400 engine fire incident
Canadian investigators have yet to determine the origin of an apparent engine fire which prompted a Bombardier Q400 to return to Saskatoon shortly after departure.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Old money trumps new for AirAsia’s leasing sale
Although new players from Asia were expected to compete hard for AirAsia's sale of Asia Aviation Capital, it was relative veteran BBAM that won the race – albeit to buy a portfolio rather than a platform.