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LABACE: Next Aviation offers glimpse of Brazil's business aviation future
After launching four years ago to provide fractional ownership services for private aircraft, Next Aviation’s rapid growth stands in sharp contrast to the three-year slump for Brazilian business aviation and offers a roadmap for the market to recover.
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Opinion
OPINION: How Laker beat a path for today's long-haul low-costs
If Freddie Laker is looking down on the airline industry, one can only imagine that he has a wry smile on his face. The launch, 40 years ago, of his Skytrain service represented the first exchanges in the low-fare “battle of the Atlantic”, a sector becoming an increasingly popular playground ...
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'Intense competition' swings Cathay to HK$1.7bn loss in H1
The Cathay Pacific Group swung to an operating loss of HK$1.7 billion ($217.3 million) for the first half of 2017, reversing from the HK$664 million profit posted the same period a year ago, reflecting intense competition and downward pressure on yields.
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NewsAir Hamburg takes delivery of first Legacy 650E
German charter operator Air Hamburg has become the launch customer for the Embraer 650E, following delivery of the large-cabin business jet on 26 July.
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NewsG500 edges closer to certification milestone
Gulfstream's G500 has passed another key milestone on its way to hitting a target of certification and service entry by year-end, with the US Federal Aviation Administration issuing type inspection authorisation, allowing the agency to evaluate the large-cabin, long-range business jet in flight.
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PICTURE: Frigate Ecojet revised as four-engined design
Russian developers of a 300-seat aircraft with a characteristic wide elliptical fuselage have opted to modify the proposal substantially, revising the design as a four-engined transport rather than a twinjet.
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New reports offer clues to MH370 location
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released two new reports that analysed data gathered during the surface search for Malaysia Airlines MH370.
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Ryanair claims 'conspiracy' afoot over Air Berlin assets
Irish budget carrier Ryanair is protesting a proposed Lufthansa acquisition of Air Berlin assets, following Air Berlin's filing for administration.
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Avianca moves to year-end target for United deal
Avianca says it continues alliance talks with partner United Airlines, and is now hoping to ink a deal by end-2017.
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Moody's downgrades Doric EETCs on A380 concerns
Moody's has downgraded the class A ratings assigned for two enhanced equipment trust certificates (EETCs) secured by Airbus A380s.
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Avianca plans to add two new European points
Avianca expects to add two new European destinations in the coming months, as it sees strong demand in its international network.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Air Berlin filing piles pressure on Etihad equity model
News that Etihad's partner Air Berlin has followed stablemate Alitalia into a formal restructuring process – on top of the Gulf carrier's own exit from holdings in Darwin Airline and, before that, Aer Lingus – leaves its European investment strategy in a state of disarray.
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Procurement a key priority for Israel's new air force chief
The appointment of Maj Gen Amikam Norkin as the Israeli air force's new commander could expedite some of its procurement plans, including for the Boeing KC-46A tanker, Lockheed Martin F-35 and longer-endurance unmanned air vehicles.
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NewsMeteor to make bigger Impact with MALE development
Israel's Meteor Aerospace is developing a medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) unmanned air vehicle, with the Impact 1300 to have a maximum take-off weight of 1,300kg (2,860lb). The new product is now in full-scale development, the company says.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: Bill Flynn, chief executive, Atlas Air
To understand the scope of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings' ongoing business transformation, look no further than Amazon One – a Boeing 767-300ER Freighter with registration N1997A.
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Turkish airlines show signs of recovery in latest financials
The two largest Turkish airlines have reported improving financial results for the quarter ended 30 June as they work to recover from the impact of their home country's recent geopolitical and security uncertainties.
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Argentina halts talks linked to Kfir buy
Argentina has stopped negotiations about a possible purchase of upgraded Israel Aerospace Industries Kfir fighters, despite indications earlier this year that a deal for 12-14 aircraft could be finalised.
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Chile's JetSMART eyes Peru for international growth
Chile's JetSMART plans to add international service next year, as it highlights growth potential for low-cost carriers in Latin America.
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Curtain falls on Swiss Avro operations after 27 years
The Avro RJ has bowed out of service with Swiss International Air Lines, 27 years after the four-engined jet made its Swiss debut with the airline's predecessor Crossair in BAe 146 form.
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Air Berlin files for insolvency
Air Berlin has filed for insolvency at a court in the German capital today.