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SINGAPORE: RAAF A330 MRTT refuels USAF C-17
A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Airbus Defence & Space A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) has successfully refuelled a Boeing C-17A for the first time.
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NewsMooney unveils flagship M20V Acclaim Ultra
Mooney International has unveiled a redesigned and upgraded version of its flagship M20 Acclaim piston single. The launch of the $780,000, high-performance aircraft marks the first major upgrade for the Kerrville, Texas-based company since its acquisition in 2013 by China's Meijing Group.
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T-X pact with Boeing a winner, says Saab boss
Saab chief executive Håkan Buskhe believes his company’s low-profile pursuit of the US Air Force’s T-X trainer requirement will pay dividends next year, when he hopes to win the 350-aircraft deal with its US partner Boeing.
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Congress renews push to reduce Washington National limits
US legislators are renewing the push to remove limits on where airlines can fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National airport.
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Boeing plans new aircraft go-ahead decision by end-year
Despite spending months pleading for patience, Boeing executives are now telling employees a decision on whether to go ahead with a new airliner aimed at the “middle of the market” (MOM) could be made by the end of the year.
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Boeing predicts 747-8 rate increase in 2019
Boeing has revealed long-term plans to double the planned production rate on the 747-8 programme in 2019, according to new financial documents.
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Boeing reaffirms 737 Max 9 strategy despite slow sales
Though outsold by more than five-to-one by the Airbus A321neo to date, the 737 Max 9 remains "well-positioned" in the market, says Boeing vice-president of marketing Randy Tinseth.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: New Spirit chief eyes operations and network changes
Spirit Airlines new chief executive Bob Fornaro plans to improve on the successful ultra low-cost carrier’s model, taking aim first at operational improvements and network changes in his first months on the job.
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Air Berlin to lease three Q400s from GECAS
GECAS's regional aircraft group is to lease three new Bombardier Q400s to German carrier Air Berlin.
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NewsHondaJet shortlisted for 2015 Collier Trophy
Honda Aircraft’s HA-420 HondaJet has been nominated by the US National Aeronautic Association for the 2015 Robert J Collier Trophy.
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OpinionOPINION: What next for Boeing?
Having abandoned a clean-sheet design to replace its 737 in 2011, Boeing has moved swiftly towards flight testing a re-engined version. But its focus may now shift to something larger
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NewsAssociated Air Center delivers first head-of-state BBJ 787-8
US VIP completions and engineering company Associated Air Center (AAC) has delivered the first Boeing BBJ 787-8 to be configured for head-of-state operations.
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NewsG500 readied for flight envelope expansion work
The first Gulfstream G500 test aircraft has completed a 50-flight battery of flutter tests, clearing the programme to proceed to more advanced flight envelope testing.
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NewsFormer Sikorsky president killed in P-51D crash
Former Sikorsky president Jeff Pino was killed in a crash of his North American P-51D Mustang on 5 February.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Ed Bastian, Delta's CEO-elect
Ahead of his being named as Delta Air Lines' CEO-elect, Ed Bastian – a key architect in the carrier's success – spoke to LEK Consulting's John Thomas and Spencer Stuart's Michael Bell, who have been conducting a series of behind-the-curtain analyses for Airline Business to understand how the industry's top ...
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NewsRise mulls European move as US demand grows
US membership-based operator Rise is evaluating the European market, with a view to launching a modified version of its scheduled business aircraft service on the continent.
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Global Jet Capital grows with GE portfolio acquisition
Global Jet Capital has completed its acquisition of GE’s fixed-wing corporate aircraft financing portfolio in the Americas.
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NewsSINGAPORE: Dornier Seastar set for Singapore relaunch
Dornier Seawings is to relaunch its Seastar amphibian at the Singapore airshow this month – 25 years after the programme was halted – and has selected Diamond Aircraft Industries (Canada) to manufacture the twin-engined turboprop's all-composite airframe.
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NewsUnited to fly largest aircraft to Washington National
United Airlines will begin flying a Boeing 757-300 to Ronald Reagan Washington National airport in March, adding capacity at the slot-restricted airport.
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Nominations open for The Airline Strategy Awards
The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple plays host once again to the industry’s top event, the Airline Strategy Awards.