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    Embraer cuts first metal part for E-Jet E2

    2014-10-17T17:55:42Z

    ​Embraer has cut the first metal component for its E-Jet E2 family of regional jets at its new factory in Evora, Portugal. The wing stub forward pressure bulkhead is for the prototype of the E190 E2, which is scheduled to fly in 2016.

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    Air Berlin network rejig shifts more long-haul to Dusseldorf

    2014-10-17T16:17:29Z

    Air Berlin is planning several network changes aimed at improving profitability and reducing dependency on seasonal traffic, as part of its restructuring programme.

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    Israel investigates Islamic State MiG claims

    2014-10-17T14:28:55Z

    Israeli intelligence officials are trying to verify reports that Iraqi pilots have joined the ranks of the Islamic State terrorist organisation in Syria, and are currently operating at least three jet fighters taken from a Syrian air base.

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    Saab gets latest Gripen E development contract

    2014-10-17T14:22:32Z

    ​Saab has received its latest contract from Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration linked to development of the Gripen E multirole fighter.

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    ​Ultimate corporate jets: Nine private aircraft that combine business with pleasure

    2014-10-17T12:18:30Z

    The USA’s, and the world’s, biggest business aviation convention – NBAA – starts in Orlando on 21 October. The event is all about business aircraft as tools – machines to transport money makers directly where they want to go in comfort, convenience and security, while saving them hours of time. ...

  • Analysis

    ANALYSIS: A330 rate cut shows challenge of bridging to A330neo

    2014-10-17T11:04:00Z

    While Airbus has been overbooking its A320 line, ahead of starting its transition to the A320neo next year, it does not have the same flexibility to ease the path to A330neo production.

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    LOT to add two new long-haul routes in 2016

    2014-10-17T10:19:48Z

    Polish flag carrier LOT plans to add "at least" two new long-haul routes – probably to Asia – plus several short-haul feeder services to its network in 2016, once European Commission-imposed restrictions on growth are lifted.

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    ANA and Ethiopian to codeshare

    2014-10-17T09:33:50Z

    All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Ethiopian Airlines will begin their codesharing partnership from 26 October, subject to government approval.

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    Airbus to reduce A330 production rate in 2015

    2014-10-17T07:34:34Z

    Airbus will reduce its production of A330s from 10 to nine per month from the fourth quarter of 2015 as it transitions to the re-engined A330neo.

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    ANALYSIS: Completions companies vie for VIPs in a shrinking market

    2014-10-17T00:00:00Z

    “You complete me,” declared Jerry Maguire to his Dorothy in the schmaltzy 1996 movie named after him. Eighteen years later, one trusts their happy relationship is still going strong – unlike that between the large US interiors houses and American aircraft buyers. The latter seem to be eschewing the notion ...

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    US Navy declares first E-2D squadron operational

    2014-10-16T20:42:08Z

    The US Navy on 10 October announced the initial operating capability of its Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft.

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    Delta to retire 747s by 2017

    2014-10-16T18:56:22Z

    ​Delta Air Lines will phase out the Boeing 747 from its fleet by 2017.

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    Northrop Grumman flies second MQ-4C prototype

    2014-10-16T18:15:58Z

    ​The US Navy has flown the second Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system (UAS), a maritime-focused derivative of the high-altitude, long-endurance RQ-4 Global Hawk.

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    VIDEO: Fusion power key to unlimited aircraft endurance – Lockheed Martin

    2014-10-16T15:38:18Z

    ​Researchers at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works claim they may have opened a technology channel that could finally realise the Cold War dream of nuclear-powered aircraft with essentially unlimited endurance – a “compact fusion reactor” that they say could fit in a shipping container, reach prototype stage in five years and ...

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    Jordan picks Robinson R44 as MD500 replacement

    2014-10-16T15:00:07Z

    ​Jordan has selected the Robinson R44 Raven II to replace its fleet of aged MD Helicopters MD500Ds which have been in service since 1981.

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    Frontier pulls A320 from service due to Ebola threat

    2014-10-16T14:47:35Z

    ​Frontier Airlines has removed from service an Airbus A320 after a passenger who flew on the aircraft tested positive for the Ebola virus.

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    Karem Aircraft confident military investment will bear fruit

    2014-10-16T14:36:24Z

    ​The owner of Karem Aircraft, which was passed over by the US Army for a spot in the joint multi-role technology demonstration (JMR-TD) programme, says the company could still contribute to the future of US military rotorcraft.

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    RAF Reapers to operate over Iraq

    2014-10-16T13:44:01Z

    ​The UK government has confirmed that it is in the process of redeploying some of its ten General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper unmanned air vehicles to support the USA-led coalition’s air strikes against Islamic State militants in Iraq.

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    ANALYSIS: Business aircraft programmes round-up

    2014-10-16T11:17:00Z

    The past six years have brought mixed fortunes for business aircraft manufacturers.  How are each of the sectors faring and what new models is this innovative aviation sector hoping to bring to the market over the coming few years to whet the appetite of their discerning customers?

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    AEA to scrutinise Europe’s aviation issues at Istanbul summit

    2014-10-16T10:43:00Z

    ​The four pillars of the Association of European Airlines' long-term vision for European aviation, dubbed “Flightpath 2019”, are central to this year’s discussions as the association’s members gather in Istanbul.