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L-410 crash probe focuses on in-flight thrust reversal
Preliminary analysis of flight-recorder information from a crashed Let Aircraft Industries L-410 indicates the turboprop entered a near-vertical descent after its right-hand engine effectively began developing reverse thrust.
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Hainan Airlines, Tianjin Airlines seek new traffic rights
Hainan Airlines and Tianjin Airlines have filed applications with the Civil Aviation of China (CAAC) traffic rights to operate new international services next year.
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South Korea, Philippines signs new air services agreement
South Korea and the Philippines have signed a new air services agreement.
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US Senate spending bill less bullish on F-35 buy
The chair of the US Senate Appropriations committee has approved the chamber’s version of the fiscal year 2018 defence spending bill this week, a move that pushes the legislation closer to final passage.
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Boeing, Bombardier and Delta spar ahead of CSeries tariff ruling
Boeing and Bombardier are both urging the US Department of Commerce to leave the pending Bombardier-Airbus partnership out of its CSeries import tariff decision.
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USAF needs Reagan-level dollars for penetrating counterair platform
The US Air Force will need to replicate funding levels not seen since President Ronald Reagan in order to make its next-generation air dominance (NGAD) concept a reality, the head of Air Combat Command says this week.
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Facebook, Airbus team up on high-altitude UAVs
Facebook and Airbus have teamed up to lobby the International Telecommunication Union allocate more capacity on the spectrum of radio signals for high-altitude pseudo-satelliltes (HAPS) and work together on development.
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US FAA also certifies A350-1000: Airbus
US FAA regulators have also certified the Airbus A350-1000, following the type's approval by the European Aviation Safety Agency.
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UK aerospace body calls for EU membership beyond 2019
UK aerospace and defence trade association ADS is pushing for the UK to remain an EU member state during a post-Brexit transitional period, until the country's future trading relationship with the bloc has been determined.
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Bombardier: new debt lowers risk and adds operational flexibility
Bombardier has disclosed details about the decision to borrow another $1 billion, saying the new debt will reduce financial risk, provide operational "flexibility" and help Bombardier meet company-wide financial goals.
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USAF releases F-16 service life extension solicitation
The US Air Force has released its request for proposals to extend the life of up to 300 of its Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters, according to a notice posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website this week.
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NewsIsland Aviation to launch seaplane operation with Kodiak 100s
Island Aviation Services, the parent company of Indian Ocean carrier Maldivian, is establishing a seaplane operation in the Maldives with a fleet of Quest Kodiak 100 single-engined turboprops.
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EasyJet sees Air Berlin assets being 'earnings accretive' in 2019
EasyJet's chief financial officer Andrew Findlay expects the assets it is taking over from Air Berlin to make a positive contribution in 2019.
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USAF doubts new JSTARS could fly in contested airspace
The US Air Force does not believe recapitalising the Northrop Grumman E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) fleet will give the service the capability it needs to fight in a contested environment, the USAF’s head of air combat command says this week.
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Airbus targets Aerolineas Argentinas fleet renewal opportunities
Airbus is pitching its single-aisle and widebody products to Aerolineas Argentinas, in hopes that it can usurp the incumbent Boeing 737 at the airline.
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India shoots down Spike missile acquisition
India's defence ministry has scrapped a $500 million deal with Israeli guided weapons specialist Rafael, instead asking its Defence Research and Development Organisation to provide an indigenous alternative.
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A350-1000 features automated rapid-descent capability
Airbus has incorporated an automatic emergency descent function into the newly-certified A350-1000, which it intends to introduce into the smaller -900.
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Airbus secures EASA certification for A350-1000
Airbus has secured European certification for the A350-1000 just three days shy of the first anniversary of the twinjet's maiden flight.
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Avianca Argentina to launch international flights in 2018
Avianca Argentina plans to add Airbus A320 family aircraft to its all-turboprop fleet by mid-2018, as it launches commercial service today.
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Aeromexico to move towards Delta transatlantic JV in 2018
Aeromexico expects to take steps towards joining partner Delta Air Lines’ transatlantic joint venture in the second half of 2018, and does not rule out being part of Delta’s pending transpacific partnership with Korean Air.