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Proposed F-35 engine upgrade validates performance promises
Pratt & Whitney has verified that an unfunded upgrade for the 40,000lb-thrust-class F135 engine could increase the thrust of the Lockheed Martin F-35 by 6-10% and reduce fuel consumption by 5-6%, the company announces on 31 May.
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Dr Peters considering A380 teardown: sources
Dr Peters Group is looking at all options for its returning Airbus A380s, including parting-out, FlightGlobal understands.
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NewsLevel fleet to reach five aircraft next year: IAG chief
IAG chief executive Willie Walsh has confirmed that the group's new budget long-haul carrier Level will expand its fleet next year and may add new bases to its network.
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China calls on Germany in C919 EASA certification push
Chinese premier Li Keqiang has called on Germany to help with China's push towards securing type certification for its in-development C919 narrowbody from the European Aviation Safety Agency.
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Malaysia Airlines A330 returns to Melbourne after bomb threat
A Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-300 operating a flight to Kuala Lumpur returned to Melbourne late in the evening 31 May after a passenger made bomb threats and attempted to enter the cockpit.
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Air NZ delays A320neo deliveries by a year
Air New Zealand has pushed back delivery of its first re-engined Airbus A320 and A321neos to the second half of 2018.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: The torrid tale of Thai and Nok
Some relationships are smooth from day one, some are on-again/off-again, finally ending in a breakup. Thai Airways' relationship with Nok Air probably fits the latter category.
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Rolls-Royce UltraFan could spark patent complaint: P&W
Rolls-Royce could face a patent fight if the future UltraFan engine is chosen to power a potential new Boeing aircraft, Pratt & Whitney president Bob Leduc tells FlightGlobal on 31 May.
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Canadian defence minister cautions Boeing after CSeries investigation
Canadian defence Minister Harjit Sajjan sent Boeing a stern rebuke this week after the company prompted a US investigation into Bombardier.
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Interruption of power supply took out IT systems: BA
British Airways has confirmed the cause of IT issues that brought huge disruption to its schedule on 27 May and subsequent days.
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NewsBombardier and Triumph resolve Global 7000 wing dispute
Bombardier and Triumph Aerostructures (TAS) have reached a settlement that resolves all outstanding commercial disputes and pending litigation related to the design, manufacture and supply of wing components for the in-development Global 7000.
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IATA flags concerns over accident report availability
IATA has underlined concern over lack of adequate access to aircraft accident inquiries, suggesting that over two-thirds of investigation reports might be unavailable
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Flexjet Europe to accelerate fleet growth
Flexjet Europe is accelerating its fleet growth and widening its service offering, in response to stronger-than-anticipated demand for its bespoke charter service.
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Norwegian adds Rome to transatlantic gateways
Norwegian will in November begin new US services from Rome Fiumicino, the latest European gateway in its rapidly expanding transatlantic network.
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Sriwijaya 737-300 in runway excursion at Manokwari
A Boeing 737-300 aircraft operated by Indonesian carrier Sriwijaya Air has suffered a runway excursion in West Papua province.
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NewsRussian authority orders Superjet rudder hinge checks
Russian authorities have ordered checks on the rudder hinge and actuator fittings on Sukhoi Superjet 100s.
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Pakistan to obtain three more Saab 2000 AEW&C aircraft
Pakistan will obtain three new Saab 2000 airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) aircraft.
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Leonardo proposes AW101 conversion for Cormorant modernisation
Leonardo and IMP Aerospace & Defence (IMP) are teaming up to convert AW101-519 helicopters to support the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) CH-149 Cormorant Search and Rescue (SAR) modernisation programme, Leonardo announced 29 May.
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NewsSikorsky HH-60W reaches critical design review
The US Air Force’s Combat Rescue Helicopter programme reached critical design review, giving the Sikorsky HH-60W the green light for assembly, test and evaluation.