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AnalysisANALYSIS: Sizing up Lufthansa's challenges
If the challenge facing new Lufthansa group chief executive Carsten Spohr was not clear before, it is now after the airline’s recent downgrading of its earnings outlook on news that its flagship Score efficiency programme will not reach target.
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NewsNew Cessna business jet duo reach programme milestone
Two Cessna business aircraft positioned at the each end of the airframer’s six-strong light jet family have reached major production and certification milestones. Cessna is hoping these two products will help to re-energine this embattled sector.
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Challenger 350 wins FAA certification
The US Federal Aviation Administration has just awarded full certification to Bombardier's Challenger 350 business jet, the latest development in its 300 series aircraft. Transport Canada certification had already been granted on June 12, 2014.
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USAF extends Reaper structure review
The US Air Force has committed to the second phase of an MQ-9 Reaper unmanned air vehicle structure review, which will see the integrity of the airframe tested as part of a routine aircraft analysis.
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NewsUS military to test BAE's fly-by-wire alternative on Chinook
Testing of a BAE Systems fly-by-wire alternative for mechanical helicopters – the Active Parallel Actuator Subsystem (APAS) – will begin in January 2015 on-board the US military’s Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter, the company has confirmed.
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NewsBAE commences KF-16 upgrade work in Fort Worth
BAE Systems has commenced the upgrade programme for 134 Lockheed Martin F-16 C/D aircraft operated by South Korea.
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Allegiant to grow with new A320 family aircraft in 2015
Allegiant Air plans to expand with eight used Airbus A320 family aircraft that it will add to its fleet in 2015, says vice-president of network and pricing Lukas Johnson.
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NewsBombardier asks for Challenger engine exemption
Bombardier has appealed to the US Federal Aviation Administration for an exemption for its latest Challenger 350 business jets from the need to meet existing regulations on protection against uncontrollable high engine thrust, on the grounds that such an event is “extremely improbable”.
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‘Huge’ narrowbody order bubble coming: Delta
Delta Air Lines chief executive Richard Anderson sees an impending “huge bubble” in orders for narrowbody aircraft, he says at an Aero Club of Washington luncheon.
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Delta sees 787-9 a potentially ‘very viable’ aircraft
Delta Air Lines chief executive Richard Anderson is hopeful that the Boeing 787-9 will be a “very viable airplane”, as the carrier continues to meet with Airbus and Boeing for its planned up to 50 widebody aircraft order.
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NewsNTSB cites autothrottle system, crew failures in Asiana 214 crash
Over-reliance on automated systems and a misunderstanding of complex flight systems contributed to the crash of Asiana flight 214 on 6 July 2013, says the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
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AnalysisANALYSIS: IATA's new environment chief looks to priorities
Michael Gill is hoping his 15 years of aviation law experience will stand him in good stead for the complex negotiations lying ahead as ICAO member states attempt to agree on a global market-based measure (MBM) to address emissions growth in the airline industry.
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Delta targets first quarter opening for JFK expansion
Delta Air Lines aims to open its latest expansion at New York JFK International airport in the first quarter of 2015, as it moves to consolidate the majority of its operations in terminal 4.
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ANALYSIS: Firing up of first Leap-1B strengthens Boeing-CFM bond
The latest episode in one of the longest and most successful marriages in civil aerospace got under way on 13 June at an engine test facility near Paris. CFM International fired up for the first time the Leap-1B for the Boeing 737 Max at partner Snecma’s Villaroche site. As the ...
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TIMCO adds two US stations to maintenance network
TIMCO Aviation Services has added two new locations in the US to its line maintenance and cabin services operations’ network.
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NewsAeroVironment launches overland Puma flights for BP
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted the first authorisation for overland unmanned air vehicle (UAV) operations in the USA to BP and AeroVironment, with the latter’s Puma AE aircraft.
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NewsFAA urged to tighten standards for lithium batteries in aircraft
The UK Air Accident Investigation Branch has urged the US Federal Aviation Administration to improve the certification standards for lithium-metal batteries designed for use in aircraft.
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NewsMartin-Baker replaces final T-38 ejection seat
Martin-Baker has completed the installation of new-generation US16T ejection seats in the US Air Force’s entire fleet of Northrop T-38 Talon jet trainers, with the upgrade providing crews with a “zero-zero” escape system.
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China Eastern to place code on Virgin America's flights
Virgin America and China Eastern Airlines have applied for authorisation with the US Department of Transportation to codeshare.