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NewsOSHKOSH: Mahindra floats US assembly for rebranded Airvan
Mahindra Aerospace showed up at EAA Airventure with a new brand for the GA8 and GA10 Airvan utility aircraft, new amphibious floats and new interest in finding a US-based assembly site.
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NewsOSHKOSH: UAV fears may prompt LSA expansion, LAMA says
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has requested a survey of light sport aircraft (LSA) employed for commercial services in foreign countries, a possible step towards expanding the sector’s application in the USA a decade after the regulated category was created, says an LSA advocacy group.
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NewsOSHKOSH: Carter reveals turbine plan, investor talks for VTOL prototype
An engine ignition glitch spoiled the planned arrival of the Carter Aviation Technologies PAV-II prototype, but the slowed-rotor compound aircraft still appears to be gaining momentum.
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American to slow growth to Asia as new routes mature
American Airlines will slow its growth to Asia during the next two years, as it focuses on the profitability of its existing new routes to the region.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: The ups and downs of Asia-Pacific partnerships
Whether it be to break into new markets or for wider strategic reasons, there have been a glut of partnerships among Asia-Pacific carriers. But experience so far shows the course of true love does not always run smoothly
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NewsOSHKOSH: New Mooney ownership reveals relaunch plans
Mooney Aviation returned to Oshkosh after a five-year hiatus in grand style, revealing a backlog of 14 orders, delivering the first aircraft off a restarted production line and disclosing plans to offer a diesel engine-powered version.
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Delta CEO advocates for more rail service in short markets
Delta Air Lines chief executive Richard Anderson sees a need for more rail connections in “short-haul” markets in the USA, as rising fuel prices force mainline carriers to pull out of smaller markets.
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NewsMH17: ICAO task force pursues accurate threat analysis
ICAO is establishing a task force which aims to examine ways to reinforce the collection of accurate information about conflict zones, and improve their risk assessment during route planning.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Overcapacity overshadows Atlantic alliance shifts
The ever-popular transatlantic market is booming again this year, with industry capacity up more than 8% for the summer IATA season.
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NewsTunisian Black Hawk buy gets initial approval
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has approved the potential $700 million foreign military sale of 12 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Tunisia.
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NewsDetails of Ukraine UAV requirement revealed
A contract for leased unmanned air vehicles services in support of the security mission in Ukraine is expected to be awarded within the forthcoming week, an industry source has revealed.
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Australia pushes for Harpoon integration on P-8As
Negotiations have commenced between Boeing and the US Department of Defense to secure integration of the AMG-84 Harpoon Block 1G anti-ship missile with the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft on behalf of the type’s Australian customer.
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NewsWestJet to add four 767-300s, exercise five Q400 options
WestJet will acquire four Boeing 767-300ERW aircraft to launch its first widebody flights in late 2015, the airline announces.
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Iberia adds German routes
Hanover and Stuttgart are to be served by the Iberia group from 26 October.
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NewsAustralian auditors slam bungled NH90 procurement
In a scathing report, Australian auditors have blamed a series of procurement errors and “development deficiencies” for the delayed service entry of the nation’s fleet of NH Industries NH90 helicopters.
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NewsA350 begins south-east Asian flight tests
Airbus's fifth aircraft in its A350 test fleet, MSN5, has commenced a series of flight tests between Singapore and Hong Kong.
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NewsCrew of ill-fated MD-83 asked to turn back: minister
French government officials have disclosed that the crew of the Swiftair Boeing MD-83 which crashed in Mali had sought to turn back during the flight.
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Messier-Bugatti-Dowty to take over MRO venture Hydrep
Safran Group division Messier-Bugatti-Dowty is to acquire the 50% share in French joint-venture maintenance company Hydrep currently owned by Sabena Technics.
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Airbus terminates Skymark order for six A380s
Airbus has informed Japanese carrier Skymark Airlines that its order for six A380s has been terminated.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: How will MAS survive its latest crisis?
It was Winston Churchill who said that one should never let a good crisis go to waste, but for Malaysia Airlines (MAS), dealing with two crises in one year will prove extremely challenging.