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Republic seeks to return 27 Q400s to NAC
Republic Airways has reached an agreement with Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) to return 27 Bombardier Q400s to the lessor.
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Software fix readied to prevent further F-35 delay
Flight tests starting next week will determine whether a key milestone for the US Air Force version of the Lockheed Martin F-35A will be delayed only four months or perhaps even longer, programme officials say.
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Washington National operator aims to speed up capital works
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) hopes to “tighten up” the timeline for the $1 billion capital programme underway at Ronald Reagan Washington National airport.
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ANA eyes US east coast flights with new daytime Haneda slots
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is considering new service from Tokyo Haneda International airport to the US east coast, when it receives some of the new daytime slots for flights to the USA.
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Opinion
OPINION: The battle to break into the airliner establishment
This year will bring some fascinating developments for the “tin lovers” as two all-new mainline jets, one backed by the might of China and the other by Russia, enter the fray.
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NewsRolls-Royce delays 787 engine upgrade to 2017
Rolls-Royce confirms that an upgraded version of the Trent 1000 engine for the Boeing 787 fleet will be delayed one year before entering service and reducing fuel burn levels to the originally promised standard.
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JetBlue details timeline for Fort Lauderdale growth
JetBlue Airways expects to ramp up its operations at Fort Lauderdale to 140 daily flights in the next two to three years, says chief executive Robin Hayes.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: How GTF and Leap are shifting to operational mode
Sometimes the revolution begins with a whimper instead of a bang. After investing $10 billion over nearly 30 years in geared turbofan engine technology, the staging of the entry into service of the first pair of Pratt & Whitney PW1100Gs on a newly-delivered Lufthansa A320neo seemed more tentative than triumphant.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Engine selection trends on the A320neo
With the Airbus A320neo recently entering into service, how successful have the two engine manufacturers been in winning customers to power the re-engined twinjet?
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HAECO Americas extends Alaska airframe maintenance
HAECO Americas has extended its airframe maintenance contract with Alaska Airlines, covering Boeing 737NG aircraft through 2020.
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Aeromexico files for more US routes
Aeromexico has applied to begin service on four US routes, and is requesting for approval to display partner Delta Air Lines' code on them.
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Opinion
OPINION: Aviation must address a Catch-22 for mentally ill pilots
In the novel that coined the term, Catch-22 described a paradox in which a doctor could not stop a mentally-unstable combat pilot from flying because a grounding request by the pilot would prove that his mind was entirely sound.
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First Southwest 737 Max progresses to final assembly
Boeing has embarked on production of the first customer 737 Max which is due to be delivered to Southwest Airlines next year.
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Boeing to roll out higher 777 seating in third quarter
Boeing is to start rolling out an enhanced-capacity interior for its Boeing 777 in the third quarter.
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NewsPICTURE: Delta takes delivery of first A321
Delta Air Lines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321, with entry-into-service scheduled for May.
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Delta plans $269m private financing of 14 aircraft
Delta Air Lines plans $269 million in term loan facilities for 14 aircraft in its fleet.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: How to stay ahead in the 21st century innovation game
For a company as large as Airbus Group, the loss of any one employee should not pose a particular threat; well-managed operations will carry on and typically have many, indeed many good, options for succession via promotion or external recruitment. But for Europe’s aerospace champion, the imminent departure of one ...
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Jet Aviation boosts credentials with Avjet purchase
Jet Aviation is hoping to cement its position as one of the largest providers of charter and management services in the USA, with its acquisition of Los Angeles, California-based Avjet.
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Southwest plans seasonal frequencies at Baltimore/Washington
Southwest Airlines will add frequencies on several markets out of Baltimore/Washington in the US summer travel season.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: How airlines can adapt to an 'appified' world
People today are connected – at home, on the go and even in flight. A recent study found that 25% of adults couldn't remember their phone having been out of earshot. Mobile applications like WhatsApp have more than a billion monthly active users. There are more than two billion photos ...