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DUBAI: USAF general sceptical of mixed F-35 and Russian fleet for UAE
The United States may be in talks with the United Arab Emirates over a potential Lockheed Martin F-35 sale, but the US Air Force’s head of Central Command doubts the UAE would be able to operate the Joint Strike Fighter alongside a fifth-generation Russian fighter.
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DUBAI: Internal P5 completes second round of tests on F-35
Cubic Global Defense completed the second round of tests for its internal P5 aboard the F-35 this month, pushing the US military closer to its first encrypted combat training system, Cubic’s senior business development manager says this week.
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DUBAI: Tariffs won't apply to US-assembled CSeries – Cromer
Bombardier intends to start building a $300 million aircraft factory in Alabama immediately after the CSeries joint venture's sale to Airbus closes – and CS100s delivered to US customers from that facility will not be subject to a possible import tariff, predicts the president of the Canadian airframer's commercial aircraft ...
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DUBAI: Foreign F-35 partners work up interim solution for ALIS sovereignty concerns
Australia expects to field a mature solution to address sovereignty concerns prompted by Lockheed Martin’s autonomic logistics information system (ALIS) by 2020, the Royal Australian Air Force’s head of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme tells FlightGlobal.
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DUBAI: SatcomDirect targets cyber threats for business aircraft
Aircraft connectivity provider SatcomDirect is focusing on showcasing its cybersecurity solutions at this year’s Dubai air show.
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DUBAI: Boom to make a big noise at show about shortening long-haul travel
A one-way Emirates flight in an Airbus A380 business-class seat from Dubai to Sydney takes about 13.5h at Mach 0.85.
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Allegiant phases out 757s and exits Hawaii
Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air has phased out its final Boeing 757-200s, marking an end to the carrier's Hawaii service.
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Paradise Papers thrust Isle of Man business jet registry into spotlight
The leak of financial documents – known as the Paradise Papers – has thrust the Isle of Man into the spotlight over its alleged role in helping customers to avoid paying duty (VAT) on business aircraft imported into the EU via the British Crown Dependency.
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Lawmakers add F-35s, keep JSTARS in proposed NDAA
US lawmakers are heating up President Donald Trump’s lukewarm defence budget, with a proposed $700 billion National Defence Authorisation Act that boosts the number of Lockheed Martin F-35s and maintains the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System recapitalisation.
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ATR launches -600 freighter with large FedEx order
US cargo operator FedEx Express is ordering up to 50 of a new ATR freighter model, based on the 72-600 turboprop.
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NewsUnited ends 47 years of 747 flying
United Airlines final Boeing 747-400 flight arrived in Honolulu at 15:00 local time on 7 November, ending the Queen of the Skies' 47-year continuous run with the carrier.
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MDA awards low power laser demo award to General Atomics
Unmanned air giant General Atomics scored the contract for the first phase of the Missile Defense Agency’s low power laser demonstration contract this week, marking the first step on the road toward a high-altitude, long-endurance UAV with a high-energy laser.
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Lockheed laser to demonstrate “tens of kilowatts” of power
Lockheed Martin will demonstrate an airborne laser generating tens of kilowatts of power for the US Air Force Research Laboratory’s podded electric laser concept for fifth- and sixth-generation fighter jets.
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Wow ratchets Icelandair rivalry with JFK route
Icelandic budget airline Wow Air is further intensifying competition with flag-carrier Icelandair by opening a link to New York JFK.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: United bids 747 an aloha goodbye
United Airlines retires its last Boeing 747 today, ending a continuous nearly half-century run for the iconic aircraft in the carrier's fleet.
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Lockheed to develop experimental laser for fighters
Lockheed Martin has received a $26.3 million contract to develop and produce a laser than can be tested on a fighter jet by 2021.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: United goes long over the Pacific
United Airlines has underlined its commitment to the Asia-Pacific ultra long-haul market with the recent launch of its Los Angeles-Singapore direct route.
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Bombardier sees 'signs of stabilisation' in business jet market
Bombardier recorded a five-unit slide in business jet deliveries during the third quarter, reflecting continued soft demand for its Learjet product line and a fragile international marketplace.
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PICTURES: Air China, Air Canada take their first 737 Max this week
Boeing delivered 737 Max 8 aircraft to two new operators – Air Canada and Air China -- within the last three days this week.
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News'We will still produce A380s in 10 years': Airbus chief
Airbus chief executive Tom Enders has expressed confidence in the A380 programme's future and hinted at further sales for the double-deck type.