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NewsLockheed confirms Turkey’s F-35s in early stages of production
As the US government navigates its tenuous relationship with Turkey following a botched military coup last week, Lockheed Martin is forging ahead with its planned production of its first two F-35s for Turkey.
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NewsF-35 impact from unrest in Turkey unclear: Lockheed
A failed military coup last week will not affect Lockheed Martin’s business relationship with Turkey, though it could be too early to make that call, according to top Lockheed executives.
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NewsUSA and Europe approve Legacy 450 range extension
Embraer has secured US and European approval for a range extension on its Legacy 450 business jet, and is preparing to deliver the first such model before the end of July. The announcement comes on the back of an uptick in business jet deliveries for the Brazilian airframer in the ...
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NewsKC-46 tanker completes A-10 refueling
Boeing’s KC-46 tanker successfully refueled an A-10 Warthog last week, allowing the company to move toward Milestone C, the U.S. Air Force announced today.
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NewsPilatus breaks ground on new North American headquarters
Pilatus North America, the Swiss airframer's US subsidiary, has broken ground on a new headquarters in Broomfield, Colorado, in preparation for the service entry of its PC-24 business jet.
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Second phase of DARPA Gremlins project nears launch
The next stage in the US Department of Defense’s low-cost, retrievable unmanned air vehicles experiment could begin within three months, one industry team working on the project has told FlightGlobal.
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Kratos award marks turning point for tactical UAS market
A recent $40.8 million research and development contract to Kratos Defense and Security Solutions for an “attritable” unmanned air system could signal a change in a market that has long produced large, low- and slow-flying systems.
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Texas Turbine collaborates with Hartzell on new propeller for Supervan 900
The US engineering and modification company Texas Turbine Conversions (TTC) has joined forces with Hartzell Propeller to develop a four-bladed, lightweight, composite swept propeller for its Supervan 900 single-engined turboprop.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Insurers eye aircraft debt
Insurers are increasingly looking at providing senior debt for aircraft finance as part of their wider hunt for yield in the current low-interest-rate environment, financial sources indicate.
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Chinese carriers seek international traffic rights
Three Chinese carriers have filed applications with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), seeking to operate international services.
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United agrees to $2.25m fine in 'chairman's flight' case
United Airlines has escaped prosecution by US authorities following a corruption probe, and has agreed to pay a $2.25 million penalty.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Farnborough air show order tracker 2016 – summary
Aside from an AirAsia-fuelled jump on the second day, order activity at this year’s show was much lower than the deal announcements frenzies of recent years.
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FARNBOROUGH: Boeing transactions total 182 jets
Boeing disclosed orders and commitments for 182 commercial aircraft during the Farnborough air show.
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Norwegian wins first US charter deals
Norwegian has signed its first US charter agreements, as it continues to face US opposition to its long-haul scheduled operations.
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FARNBOROUGH: Bombardier looks to open up talks with USAF over Compass Call sole-source
Bombardier has provided additional information to the US Air Force following the service’s proposal to sole-source a Gulfstream G550 to fulfill the EC-130H Compass Call’s mission.
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FARNBOROUGH: Boeing launches BBJ Max 7
To mark the 20th anniversary of its inauguration, Boeing Business Jets has formally launched the BBJ Max 7, which will compete in the lucrative ultra-long-range niche.
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Southwest plans first international flights from Oakland
Southwest Airlines will next year begin its first international services from Oakland in California, operating to Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos in Mexico.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Farnborough air show order tracker 2016 – updates
FlightGlobal's Order Tracker provides regularly updated details of all the firm and LoI commercial air transport announcements made during this year's Farnborough air show: Updated 17:00 Wednesday 13 July.
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FARNBOROUGH: Cobham looking to simulator training for aerial refuelling
Cobham is looking to introduce simulation training for aerial refuelling of its hose and drogue units, as part of its suite of support services.
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FARNBOROUGH: Embraer on track to deliver Super Tucanos to Lebanon
Production is under way on the first Embraer A-29 Super Tucanos for the Lebanese Air Force, with delivery to start at the beginning of 2017.