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US approves new systems for Australian Super Hornets
The US State Department has approved a potential electronics upgarde for Canberra's fleet of 24 Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter aircraft.
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Emirates to try again with all-A380 Moscow route
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates is to switch its Moscow operation to an all-Airbus A380 route later this year.
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USAF pins F-35A engine fire on strong tailwinds
A US Air Force accident investigation points to strong tailwinds as the culprit in a Lockheed Martin F-35A engine fire last September at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, according to an accident report released by the service this week.
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American to end Etihad and Qatar codeshares
American Airlines will end its codeshare agreements with Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways in March 2018, as US mainline carriers' dispute over open skies with the Gulf continues.
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NewsNewark dual approaches requires air space rework: PANYNJ
The renewed push for dual approaches at Newark Liberty International airport by United Airlines is feasible with an air space rework, say Port Authority officials.
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EasyJet's second A320neo to be based at Gatwick
UK low-cost carrier EasyJet has stationed its second Airbus A320neo at London Gatwick airport, after assigning the first to its main base of Luton.
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Drone collision suspected after TB10 damaged
Australian investigators are examining a Socata TB10 light aircraft to establish whether it struck an unmanned aerial vehicle during approach to Parafield airport in northern Adelaide.
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NewsHappy Design creates bespoke livery for Global 6000
Happy Design Studio has teamed with engineering company Ruag and paint specialist ASAP Aviation to create a bespoke livery for the owner of a Bombardier Global 6000 – which it describes as “the most powerful design seen on a jet aircraft”.
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IAG chief sets out Brexit priorities
IAG chief executive Willie Walsh is lobbying for a comprehensive air transport agreement that would give airlines from the UK and the 27 remaining EU member nations "all the freedoms of the air" post-Brexit.
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Investigators estimate proximity of A320 in taxiway incident
Canadian investigators indicate that an Air Canada Airbus A320 overflew a line of waiting aircraft at around 100ft during a go-around, after its crew apparently erroneously aligned with a taxiway during final approach.
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US, Australia conclude secretive hypersonic flight series
The United States and Australia have concluded a series of hypersonic test flights at the Woomera test range in South Australia.
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Thailand orders eight additional T-50TH trainers
Updated: Corrected to reflect that while cabinet has confirmed acquisition, formal contract signing has yet to occur.
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Lion Group MRO arm gains FAA certification for 737 repairs
Lion Air Group's MRO unit, Batam Aero Technic (BAT), has been certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration as a Part 145 repair station for the Boeing 737.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: IndiGo plans long-haul play with Air India acquisition
Air India could cease to exist in the near future should the Indian government go through with plans to privatise the loss-making carrier. So far, low-cost carrier IndiGo has been the most vocal about its interest in Air India.
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USAF calls for drone defences after F-22 overflight
Small unmanned aerial vehicles can buzz past the US Air Force’s stealthiest jets sitting at domestic bases and the service’s head of Air Combat Command has no way to deal with them.
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NewsEmbraer reports decline in half-year business jet shipments
Continued weakness in the global business aircraft market resulted in a 20% decline in Embraer’s business jet output for the first half of 2017.
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Air Canada A320 nearly lands on San Francisco taxiway
An Air Canada Airbus A320 came close to landing on a busy taxiway at San Francisco International airport the evening of 7 July, the Federal Aviation Administration confirms.
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Falconet outlines fuel savings from flight optimisation software
Finnish flight optimisation specialist Falconet has developed a software tool for pilots to reduce fuel consumption during the climb and cruise phases.
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Lower buys raises overall F-35 acquisition costs by 7%
Lower procurement rates for the Lockheed Martin F-35 have dashed the programme’s positive gains, raising acquisition costs by almost 7% this year.
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Air Transat to take A321LRs to replace A310s
Canadian leisure carrier Air Transat is to lease 10 long-range Airbus A321LRs from AerCap.