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SkyWest to take 25 Embraer 175s
US regional carrier SkyWest Airlines has ordered 25 Embraer 175s, of which 15 will initially be configured with 70 seats.
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Texas Turbine secures European approval for Supervan 900 propeller
US engineering and modification company Texas Turbine Conversions (TTC) has secured European supplemental type certification for the Hartzell four-bladed, lightweight, composite swept propeller, designed specifically for its Supervan 900 single-engined turboprop.
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US Marine Corps awards CH-53K production contract
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) awarded Lockheed Martin a $303.9 million contract to begin production of Sikorsky’s CH-53K King Stallion for the US Marine Corps, Sikorsky’s parent company, Lockheed, announced last week.
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NewsOne Aviation flies EA700 aerodynamic proof-of-concept wing
One Aviation has flown an aerodynamic, proof-of-concept wing intended for its in-development Eclipse EA700 very-light jet (VLJ). The structure was attached to a modified EA500, with the registration N990NE, for the 1h 30min sortie on 1 September.
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WTO reverses ruling against 777X tax break
The World Trade Organisation has reversed a ruling against a tax incentive for the production of the Boeing 777X in Washington state, handing a blow to the European Union in its a long-running dispute with the United States over aerospace subsidies.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Commercial orders suffer post-Paris hangover
Airbus, Boeing and Bombardier delivered 16 of their new narrowbody aircraft in July, figures from Flight Fleets Analyzer show.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: GAMA's half yearly shipments show modest uptick
Fixed-wing business and general aviation aircraft manufacturers made modest shipment gains over the first six months of 2017, with a 2.7% climb marking the sector’s first year-on-year increase since 2014.
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NewsNo impact to Southwest or United ratings from Harvey: S&P
S&P Global does not foresee any impact to the ratings of Southwest Airlines or United Airlines from Hurricane Harvey.
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ANALYSIS: Top 100 aerospace companies grow more profitable
Last year proved highly profitable for most of the world's biggest aerospace companies. Despite near-stagnant revenues, the industry's largest 100 businesses significantly boosted returns, with profits soaring more than 17% in dollar terms over the previous financial year, and operating margins averaging 9.3%.
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Pilots warned to stay alert for Toronto incursion risks
Cockpit crew representatives are urging pilots to stay disciplined and alert during ground manoeuvring at Toronto Pearson airport after a series of runway incursions at the hub.
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Embraer hopes for easing of US scope weight limits for E2
Embraer is pinning its hopes on an easing of regional jet weight limits during the next round of pilot contract negotiations at the US mainline carriers, as it looks for an in for its E-Jet E2 family.
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Luke AFB lifts altitude restriction on F-35As
F-35As are flying high again at Luke AFB, Arizona, though the US Air Force has not identified the root cause of physiological events that provoked the base’s decision to restrict its F-35 squadron’s flying operations.
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Chorus closes $40m revolving credit facility
Canadian regional carrier Chorus has closed a new C$50 million ($39.7 million) revolving credit facility, increasing its available credit by C$10 million.
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Southwest takes delivery of first 737 Max
Southwest Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max 8, ahead of the type's first revenue flights on 1 October.
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United yet to estimate tropical storm Harvey impact
United Airlines has yet to forecast the financial impact from tropical storm Harvey, as the carrier's Houston hub remains closed due to flooding.
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SolAero Technologies delivers first solar wing for StratoAirNet UAV
SolAero Technologies Corporation announced the delivery of the first solar wing for Bye Aerospace's StratoAirNet solar-electric unmanned air vehicle this week, bringing Bye closer to its goal of providing a solar-powered atmospheric satellite.
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Allegiant enters hotel business with Florida resort
Las Vegas-based Allegiant Air will build a resort development in Florida's Gulf Coast, marking the ultra low-cost carrier's entry into the hotel business.
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PICTURE: Spirit receives Airbus's first US-built A320
US budget carrier Spirit Airlines has taken delivery of the first Airbus A320 to be produced by the airframer's Alabama final assembly plant in Mobile.
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Southwest announces dozens of new flights in 2018
Southwest Airlines has unveiled dozens of new routes for 2018, with the majority of them serving California.
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American sees market-specific pressure on transatlantic
American Airlines is seeing pressure from long-haul low-cost carriers on a market-by-market basis across the Atlantic, says senior vice-president of revenue management Don Casey.