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Fly Jamaica 757 badly damaged in landing accident
Caribbean operator Fly Jamaica believes all occupants of a Boeing 757-200 are safe after the aircraft was badly damaged in a landing accident at Georgetown, Guyana.
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India's GMR Aero Technic mulls push into widebody maintenance
GMR Aero Technic is exploring the possibility of conducting widebody maintenance, with the Airbus A330s, as well as Boeing 777 and 787s being considered by the Indian MRO operator.
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PICTURE: Comac powers-on third C919 in push for year-end flight
Comac has achieved power-on for its third C919 flight test prototype, as it continues to work towards achieving a first flight for the aircraft by the end of the year.
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ATR and Air NZ to investigate hybrid regional aircraft
ATR and Air New Zealand have signed an agreement to explore the potential for hybrid propulsion to be used in regional aircraft.
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American elevates corporate customers during disruptions
American Airlines has modified a controversial change to how it re-accommodates passengers during irregular operations, bumping all passengers with corporate contracts up to the level of elite fliers.
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AnalysisPICTURES: Allegiant bids farewell to MD-80s after 16 years
Allegiant Air will soon say farewell to its Boeing MD-80 fleet after a run of 16 years, concluding a fleet transition that began six years ago when the airline added its first Airbus A319s.
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Sikorsky awarded $717m to maintain CH-53 heavy lift helicopters
Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky was awarded a $717 million contract to maintain the US Navy and Marine Corps’ CH-53E Super Stallions and MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter fleet.
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AAR, Ameco ink Rolls Royce RB211 engine support pact
AAR has signed a long-term contract with Ameco Beijing on the support of Rolls-Royce RB211 engines.
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Bombardier shifts focus away from commercial aircraft
Though the CRJ programme remains under Bombardier's wing, company executives made clear on 8 November that Bombardier's focus has shifted away from commercial aviation.
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Flybe monitors director modes after Q400 dive incident
UK regional operator Flybe has introduced flight-data monitoring to check for pilots’ incorrectly select flight-director modes before take-off, following a serious incident involving a Bombardier Q400 departing Belfast City.
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PICTURE: A321 is first Austrian Airbus to be rebranded
Austrian Airlines has introduced into service the first Airbus type adorned with its new livery.
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NewsUK watchdog concerned by defence funding shortfall
The UK Ministry of Defence is making some progress with improving its financial planning around major projects, but the budget for its current equipment plan falls short of expected requirements by around £7 billion ($9.2 billion), the National Audit Office watchdog has warned.
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NewsPICTURE: RAF Tornado gains retirement markings
The UK Royal Air Force is advancing with preparations to mark the departure from service of its last Panavia Tornado GR4 strike aircraft next March.
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NewsBombardier Global 7500 secures US certification
Bombardier has secured US type certification for the Global 7500, and is preparing the ultra-long-range business jet for service entry before year-end.
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Bombardier to sell Q400 programme
Bombardier has disclosed that it is selling its Dash 8 turboprop programme to a subsidiary of Longview Aviation Capital Corporation for $300 million.
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Pair extend repair pact for geared turbofan parts
UTC Aerospace Systems and Lufthansa Technik have agreed to co-operate on maintenance of accessory components for Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines powering the Airbus A320neo.
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Lion 737-900ER's wing damaged after hitting pole
A Lion Air Boeing 737-900ER sustained damage to its left wing after hitting a lamp pole at Bengluku's Fatmatwati Soekarno airport on 7 November.
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Angle-of-attack sensor replaced before 737 Max crash
Indonesia's National Transportation Safety Committee says an angle-of-attack sensor on the ill-fated Lion Air Boeing 737 Max 8 had been replaced a day before it crashed.
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VIDEO: China intent on AESA radar upgrades
Chinese Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars are in evidence at this year’s Airshow China, both for fighters and a potential carrier capable airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) aircraft.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: BOC Aviation and the rise of aircraft leasing in Asia
Having been based in Singapore over its 25-year history, BOC Aviation has witnessed and played a key role in supporting Asia's rise in prominence among the global aviation finance community.