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Modified King Airs to boost Kuwaiti defences
Kuwait has secured approval to advance a possible intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) fleet acquisition comprising four modified Beechcraft King Air 350ERs.
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More A380s of interest to IAG but prices 'ridiculous': chief
IAG chief executive Willie Walsh is interested in purchasing more Airbus A380s but "wouldn't waste 10 second on it" based on prices he has seen.
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Hendell plans to double PC-12 fleet as demand soars
Hendell Aviation, Europe’s largest commercial operator of the Pilatus PC-12, plans to more than double its fleet by the end of the year, as demand for the single-engined turboprop continues to grow across the region.
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Brexit situation 'stark' but UK could remain in EU: Ryanair chief
Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary today acknowledged a "somewhat stark" situation as the UK moves towards its exit from the European Union, and highlighted that the Irish carrier's ownership structure would need to be addressed in the event of a "hard Brexit".
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Cebu Pacific still optimistic on long-haul
Cebu Pacific Air is still optimistic on long-haul low-cost and confident that the model can work on certain routes, despite pulling out of three long-haul routes last year.
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Raising charges will threaten Changi's hub status: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is warning that Singapore Changi Airport's status as a premier hub could be affected in the near future as the airport prepares to increase its aeronautical fees.
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EASA details proposed CFM56 blade checks on 737s
European safety specialists are proposing a check on fan blades on CFM International CFM56 engines fitted to Boeing 737s.
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CAAC bars eight carriers from adding flights into China
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has barred eight carriers from adding scheduled services, charters and making new route applications into China for the next few months.
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Boeing unlikely to resume passenger 767 production
Boeing is unlikely to resume production of the passenger version of the 767-300ER, even as airlines look to meet fleet needs until the possible New Mid-market Aircraft (NMA) comes on the market in the next decade.
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ACG taps Ex-Im alums for new finance team
Aviation Capital Group has hired three US Export-Import Bank alumni to lead its new aircraft financing solutions group.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Rising traffic feeds Georgia's hub ambitions
Georgia was once an important point on the historic Silk Road trade route linking China with Europe. Now the country has ambitions to develop itself once more as a transit hub – this time on the back of a burgeoning aviation market.
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Bedek launches engine-leasing unit
Israel Aerospace Industries' Bedek division has launched a new engine-leasing department.
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Bell moves closer to next civil helicopter launch
Bell’s next new civil helicopter is moving forward in early development, but remains in the pre-launch phase, says Mitch Snyder, chief executive of the Fort Worth-based manufacturer.
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Airbus launches three-month US sales tour for H160
Airbus has launched a three-month sales tour with the second prototype of the H160 as the medium-twin programme moves closer to first delivery early next year.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Aircraft retirement wave poses challenges for recyclers
Aircraft recyclers are expecting a rise in retirements, after a decline in recent years as airlines held on to ageing equipment amid healthy traffic and low oil prices.
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Israeli ground forces prefer Chinook over CH-53K
Israel may be erring towards the Boeing CH-47 Chinook after the country's army said it preferred the tandem-rotor helicopter for an emerging requirement for heavy-lift rotorcraft.
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PICTURE: Emirates set to deploy revamped 777-200LR
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates has shown off the new business-class cabin to be fitted on its Boeing 777-200LR fleet.
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ANALYSIS: Surging economies lifting air cargo demand
Of all the signs that the global economy is recovering after a prolonged post-crisis slump – rising employment, rising business confidence and even inflation – one sure indicator of better times can be found in air freight. Indeed, 2017 was an exceptional year for air freight demand, with industry-wide freight ...
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PICTURE: Initial TAP A330neos painted
Airbus A330neo launch operator TAP Portugal's first two aircraft have been rolled out of painting at Toulouse.
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Airbus to discuss workforce impact from A380 rate cut
Airbus is preparing to meet with employee representatives this week to discuss the impact on its workforce from intended cuts to the A380 production rate.