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Opinion
OPINION: How Laker beat a path for today's long-haul low-costs
If Freddie Laker is looking down on the airline industry, one can only imagine that he has a wry smile on his face. The launch, 40 years ago, of his Skytrain service represented the first exchanges in the low-fare “battle of the Atlantic”, a sector becoming an increasingly popular playground ...
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NewsG500 edges closer to certification milestone
Gulfstream's G500 has passed another key milestone on its way to hitting a target of certification and service entry by year-end, with the US Federal Aviation Administration issuing type inspection authorisation, allowing the agency to evaluate the large-cabin, long-range business jet in flight.
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Avianca moves to year-end target for United deal
Avianca says it continues alliance talks with partner United Airlines, and is now hoping to ink a deal by end-2017.
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United adding gates in San Francisco to accommodate growth
United Airlines will start using gates in boarding area A at San Francisco International airport to accommodate its continuing growth.
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American to debut 737 Max in November
American Airlines will debut its new Boeing 737 Max 8 on flights between Miami and New York LaGuardia in November.
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NewsUnited redeploying 767 fleet to address crew issues
United Airlines will shift its fleet of Boeing 767-400ER aircraft to its Newark Liberty International airport hub from October, to address continuing issues with its flight attendant groups.
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AWAS closes $242m facility for 11 aircraft
Lessor AWAS has closed a $242 million secured portfolio facility for 11 narrowbody aircraft, helping it meet its short-term financing needs.
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Opinion
OPINION: Concerns set in amid the surge of liquidity
All appears well in aviation financing: liquidity is rife and bank margins the tightest in years.
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News
China Southern completes share issue to American Airlines
China Southern Airlines has completed the issuance of 270.6 million Hong Kong-listed shares to American Airlines, making the US carrier an official stakeholder.
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USAF returns mothballed Raptor to fleet
The US Air Force has taken a Lockheed Martin F-22 out of storage and plans to return the Raptor to flying status by the end of this year, a USAF source has confirmed to FlightGlobal.
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New England Patriots acquire two 767s
American football team New England Patriots has acquired two former American Airlines Boeing 767-300ERs for travel to out-of-town games, Flight Fleets Analyzer shows.
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United to join Alaska at Seattle's Paine Field
United Airlines will add service to Paine Field-Snohomish County airport near Seattle in 2018, joining Alaska Airlines in returning commercial air service to the airport.
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Business aircraft flying grows on back of bullish charter market
Business aircraft flight activity in North America continued its resurgence during the first six months of 2017, with the charter and fractional ownership segments making the greatest gains.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Steve Barker, Specialist Services Manager
Steve Barker is specialist services manager for global flight support company Flightworx
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NewsDelta breaks ground on $4bn New York LaGuardia terminal
Delta Air Lines has broken ground on the $4 billion redevelopment of its terminals at New York LaGuardia airport, its largest airport investment ever.
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New Kratos UAV will enter production this year
A secret unmanned air vehicle (UAV) from Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is expected to move into production by the end of this business quarter, Kratos’ chief executive says this week.
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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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NewsPiper records second quarter hike in deliveries and revenues
Piper Aircraft has recorded a 30% increase in deliveries of its business and general aviation aircraft family for the second quarter of 2017, thanks to strong performance from the single-engined Archer and M600, and its recent decision to adopt a build-to-order strategy for its nine-strong line-up.
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NewsGreenpoint hands over VIP-configured 777-200LR
US completions company Greenpoint Technologies has delivered a VIP-configured Boeing 777-200LR to luxury tour operator Crystal Cruises.
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A321 freighter conversion proposed by US venture
Modification specialist Precision Aircraft Solutions is to offer a freight conversion programme for Airbus A321s, becoming the latest firm to propose a cargo option for the twinjet.