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News
Former CIT executive launches risk advisory firm
A new advisory firm has been launched by Jennifer Villa Tennity, previously CIT Aerospace's chief risk officer.
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NewsIFG gets Optica production launch in its sights
US consultancy InterFlight Global (IFG) is hoping to launch production of the AeroElvira Optica observation aircraft next yearm, after appointing two undisclosed US airframers to quote for a contract to set up a production line for the two-seat aircraft at their facilities, and build an initial batch of up to ...
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Nick Taylor, founder of NP Simulations
Nick Taylor is founder of NP Simulations of the UK, a newly formed company which seeks to provide accessible and affordable preparatory training for those looking to pursue a career in aviation.
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Xiamen Airlines launches Xiamen-Los Angeles service
Xiamen Airlines launched a thrice-weekly Xiamen-Los Angeles service on 27 June.
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Eviation plans 2018 first flight for Alice electric business aircraft
Israeli start-up Eviation Aircraft has begun manufacturing the first conforming prototype of its all-electric business and commuter aircraft, and plans to fly the nine-passenger type, dubbed Alice, in late 2018.
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SkyWest CRJ700 suffers engine fire in Denver
A Bombardier CRJ700 operated by SkyWest Airlines has suffered an apparent engine fire upon landing at Denver International Airport, with all 59 passengers and crew deplaning safely.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: US climate reversal cast shadow over aviation's emissions scheme
US president Donald Trump’s announcement in June that the world’s second-biggest greenhouse gas emitter was to withdraw from the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change may have been no great surprise, though it was certainly disappointing to many. But inasmuch as Trump has underscored his credentials as climate-change sceptic-in-chief, he ...
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Abu Dhabi removed from US electronics ban list
US authorities have removed Abu Dhabi from a list of airports subject to stringent security measures covering electronic devices on US-bound flights.
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Boeing Global Services set for 1 July launch
Boeing plans to stand-up a third business unit dedicated to dramatically expanding the company’s position in the aerospace services market will proceed as scheduled on 1 July, the company announces.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: IAG’s head of strategy Robert Boyle discusses Level
When IAG decided to develop its new long-haul, low-cost airline Level, its head of strategy Robert Boyle says the airline group focused on how to attract Europe’s millennials with an attractive low ticket price packaged in a way that would engage them in the “excitement” of long distance travel.
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US authorities to raise security for all inbound flights
The US government has announced heightened security screening for all US-bound commercial flights, including greater checks of passengers' personal electronic devices.
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Delta pulls MD-90 ahead of McDonnell Douglas fleet drawdown
Delta Air Lines has retired its first Boeing MD-90, as it prepares to begin a three-year drawdown of its MD-88 fleet.
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NewsXTI secures first order for TriFan 600
XTI Aircraft has secured a launch customer for its TriFan 600 hybrid-electric, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) business aircraft, following an order for three units from what it describes as a "globally recognised operator".
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Delta and Korean Air plan 'backbone' joint venture
Delta Air Lines and Korean Air have finally tied the knot, with their respective chiefs signing a long-expected joint venture agreement in Los Angeles on 23 June.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: How lessors generated half the order activity at Paris
With many of their announcements lining up on the first day, it initially appeared that lessors would generate more order commitments than airlines at the Paris air show, particularly for the newly launched 737 Max 10. But large deals involving SpiceJet, Lion Air and United Airlines started to tip the ...
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Paid contentINSIGHT FROM FLIGHTGLOBAL: Who ordered what at the Paris air show
Commitments announced during this year's Paris air show covered 1,051 order deals and options/purchase rights on 175 more. That takes total order commitments announced during the show to 1,226.
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News
PICTURES: When large transport designs arrive ahead of their time
Driven by the demand for ever-larger aircraft to carry troops during the Second World War, as conflict drew to a close several very large transports were in development that – when adapted for civil use – promised a step-change in airline capacity. But despite their potential to drive air-travel growth, ...
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Opinion
OPINION: Surprising spate of Paris orders gives hope for the market
Despite worries about a quiet air show and ongoing challenges for the airframers, a spate of orders, including for the 737 Max 10, suggests that there is still plenty of life in the market
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Emirates optimistic as demand recovers after US travel bans
Disruption caused by the recent US travel restrictions had the most damaging impact on Emirates' business since 9/11, the airline's president Tim Clark has disclosed, but demand is slowly recovering now.
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PARIS: Emirates and Qatar chiefs hopeful of laptop ban progress
Chief executives from two of the major Gulf carriers are in dialogue with US security departments about the personal electronic device (PED) cabin ban and are cautiously optimistic that there will be some positive progress soon.