All United States articles – Page 31
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Analysis
Mitsubishi bolsters support team as M90 deliveries near
Mitsubishi Aircraft is assembling what it describes as an industry-leading customer service team to support the coming entry-into-service of the company’s SpaceJet M90.
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Labour board favors Boeing in IAM union dispute
A US National Labour Relations Board (NLRB) panel says 178 technicians and inspectors at Boeing's 787 factory in South Carolina cannot organise as a union, which could deal a blow to workers nationwide seeking to organize "micro units" representing small parts of a company.
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Global regulatory scrutiny threatens Boeing's Max timeline: CEO
Some regulators around the world plan to complete their own review of the Boeing 737 Max, threatening to set back the company's anticipated timeline for the aircraft's service return, Boeing chief executive Dennis Muilenburg said on 11 September.
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Major passenger pain at San Francisco due to closure of 28L
More than 1,100 flights have been delayed or cancelled at San Francisco International airport since the airport closed its busiest and second-longest runway, 28L, to construct a new base layer below the runway surface.
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USAF shows larger B-1B weapons capacity for hypersonic missiles
The US Air Force’s (USAF) 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base in California showcased an enlarged weapons carriage on the B-1B Lancer bomber.
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Atlas CEO seeks trade certainty from Washington
Policymakers must take a long-term view on trade with nations including China to reduce uncertainty among air cargo carriers and customers that rely on their decisions to plan investments, Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings chief executive William Flynn says in a speech on 10 September in Washington, D.C.
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JetBlue to add Guyana flights with A321neo
JetBlue will add daily, nonstop flights between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Georgetown, Guyana on 2 April, the airline announced on 10 September.
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JetBlue's A220s will get Thales' Avant IFE systems
JetBlue will be installing Thales’ AVANT inflight-entertainment system on its new fleet of 70 A220-300 aircraft beginning with deliveries in 2020.
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Delta ups stake in Korean Air parent company
Delta Air Lines has increased its stake in Korean Air’s controlling shareholder, Hanjin KAL, to 9.21%.
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FAA proposes checks of Pratt geared turbofans after oil leaks
The US Federal Aviation Administration is set to require checks of some Pratt & Whitney PW1000G geared turbofans after oil leaks caused two inflight engine shutdowns.
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Spirit Airlines aims to boost customer experience with new seats
In an effort to improve the passenger experience, ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines on Monday announced it is installing new seats in its aircraft.
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Analysis
EASA concerns show scale of Max challenge
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has outlined that there is “still a lot of work that needs to be performed” before the Boeing 737 Max can return to service.
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US Army intends to buy 15 Airbus UH-72A Lakotas
The US Army intends to buy 15 more Airbus UH-72A Lakota utility helicopters and is looking at an option to buy two more.
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US Army asks for FLRAA conceptual designs
The US Army is soliciting conceptual designs for its Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA), opening the competition to replace the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk.
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Mesa Airlines agrees to buy up to 100 SpaceJet M100s
US regional carrier Mesa Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding to order up to 100 of Mitsubishi Aircraft's 76-seat SpaceJet M100 regional jet.
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American battles Max delays and labour tensions
American Airlines is taking steps to strengthen its business as it continues to feel the impact of labour tensions and delays in the return to service of the Boeing 737 Max.
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China Airlines firms orders for another three 777Fs
China Airlines has firmed orders with Boeing for three additional 777 Freighters, finalising a letter of intent the airline signed at the Paris air show in June.
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Brazilian air force receives first Embraer KC-390
The Brazilian air force received its first Embraer KC-390 transport in a ceremony at Anápolis Air Base outside of Brasilia on 4 September.
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United and pilots negotiating contentious regional flying details
United Airlines and its pilots are now negotiating tricky contract terms specifying the number of regional aircraft flying under the United Express banner.
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Vietnam Airlines gets USA air carrier permit
Vietnam Airlines has been awarded a foreign air carrier permit from the US Department of Transportation, a regulatory filing shows.