All North America articles – Page 374
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JetBlue calls for review of possible Air Canada-United JV
JetBlue Airways is calling for a public review of a possible joint venture between Air Canada and United Airlines, similar to its push for one of Delta Air Lines planned tie-up with Korean Air.
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NBAA: Global 7000 debut pushes Bombardier against Airbus and Boeing
Bombardier’s largest purpose-built business jet is not scheduled to enter service until next year, but the Global 7000 is already making waves among potential competitors as the first flight test vehicle makes its debut at the show.
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NBAA: Pilatus PC-24 returns to NBAA as certification looms
Pilatus’ PC-24 has returned to NBAA, as the superlight business jet programme reaches the final throes of its certification campaign.
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Canada cements interest in Australian Hornets
Canada has formally expressed interest in Australia’s used Boeing F/A-18A/B Hornets, marking a significant development in the Royal Canadian Air Force’s search for a fighter that could temporarily fill the CF-18’s mission.
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NBAA: Paynode in tie-up with WorldFirst
PayNode – the business aviation payment platform unveiled at NBAA in Orlando last year by the company behind the Avinode online charter marketplace – has introduced a third method by which its clients can move funds.
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Rising retirements and new materials pose recycling challenges
Participants in a panel on aircraft recycling at this year's Global Sustainable Aviation Summit highlighted the potential need for more decommissioning facilities to cope with rising retirements, as well as the challenge that lies in securing a second market for carbonfibre.
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ANALYSIS: The battle for control
When the National Business Aviation Association’s annual convention and exhibition opens in Las Vegas on 10 October, the main talking point within the bustling halls and conference rooms will be the looming threat of air traffic control privatisation – an issue which is creating considerable concern and consternation within US ...
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Low-fuel 787 had to declare Mayday repeatedly to Indian ATC
Investigators have disclosed that a diverted Air Canada Boeing 787-9's crew had to declare a Mayday four times over a low-fuel situation before being given approach clearance to Hyderabad.
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Lockheed scores contract for fighter's laser source
The US Air Force has awarded a $26 million contract to Lockheed Martin to develop a high-powered laser source as part of the Air Force Research Laboratory’s podded electric laser concept for fifth- and sixth-generation fighter jets.
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USAF teases JSTARS decision for end of October
The US Air Force could have a decision on the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) recapitalisation programme by the end of the October, the service’s secretary hinted during a 5 October event in Washington.
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ANALYSIS: Orders slow as holidays kick in
A slow month for commercial sales saw some narrowbody commitments from Le Bourget firmed up, but little other activity. North America’s fleet lead is also being eroded by Asia
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AnalysisINSIGHT FROM FLIGHTGLOBAL: LCCs - in it for the long-haul?
Exploring the current state of long-haul low-cost (LHLC) using schedules, fleet and flight status data.
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United goes airframer 'agnostic' on future orders
United Airlines no longer pledges allegiance to any particular airframer, despite a fleet and orderbook dominated by Boeing models.
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United plans more feeder flights at Los Angeles
United Airlines plans to connect more smaller destinations to Los Angeles International airport in 2018, increasing connecting feed over the hub.
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NewsStratos starts work on second 714 personal jet
Development of Stratos Aircraft’s 714 personal jet is gaining pace, with manufacture of the second test aircraft now underway in Redmond, Oregon, in preparation for its maiden sortie in mid-2018.
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Bell pushes Valor’s first flight past September
Bell Helicopter did not reach first flight with its V-280 Valor on 30 September as originally announced and instead projects the tiltrotor aircraft will meet that milestone in the November timeframe, V-280’s programme manager tells FlightGlobal this week.
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Bombardier flies fourth Global 7000
Bombardier's Global 7000 programme has taken another step forward, with the debut flight on 28 September of the fourth flight test vehicle (FTV4) – the first to be equipped with a full production interior.
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Embraer delivers first US-assembled Legacy 500
Embraer has delivered the first Legacy 500 midsize business jet to have been assembled at its Melbourne, Florida campus. The 27 September handover to an undisclosed US customer completes the Brazilian airframer’s efforts to establish a final assembly plant in the world’s largest business jet market.
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NewsWheels Up set for further expansion following third round of funding
US membership programme Wheels Up is poised to complete its third round of investment, which will help fund additional aircraft acquisitions and expand its sales and marketing effort across the USA. The move comes as the New York-headquartered company also lays the foundations for its European expansion.
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DARPA and AFRL take laser aim at small UAVs
The US Air Force and secretive Department of Advanced Research Projects Agency are ramping up their efforts to thwart small unmanned air vehicles, with two recent requests out looking for sensors and lasers to take down UAVs.