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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Narrowbody lease rates show continued improvement
The values review board at Flightglobal consultancy Ascend provides this update on narrowbody lease rates
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NewsF-35 grounding has no impact on UK purchase plan, says Hammond
A current grounding of the entire Lockheed Martin F-35 fleet has no bearing on the UK’s plans to order the fifth-generation type, according to defence secretary Philip Hammond.
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NewsAirbus books undisclosed orders for 150 A320s
Airbus booked undisclosed orders for 150 A320-family jets during June, sourced from two separate deals.
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NewsRoyal Navy's new aircraft carrier officially named
The UK Royal Navy’s first new aircraft carrier has been formally named the HMS Queen Elizabeth, during a ceremony at Rosyth dockyard near Edinburgh, Scotland.
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: F-35 grounding throws international debut into doubt
The international air show debut of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is in doubt after the US Department of Defense grounded the entire fleet on 3 July.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Boeing tweaks 777 interior to boost sales until 777X arrives
Everything about how the Boeing 777X entered the market last November came layered with drama – some welcome, and some not.
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NewsXian Aircraft rolls out first C919 centre wing box
Xian Aircraft has completed the final assembly of the first centre wing box for the Comac C919 programme.
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NewsUK RAF's new Reapers operational in Afghanistan
The Royal Air Force’s five new General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9 Reaper unmanned air vehicles have begun operations in Afghanistan, the UK Ministry of Defence has announced.
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LATAM adds capacity on key routes
LAN Colombia will increase the frequency of flights between Bogota and Santiago from 25 October to 12 weekly.
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Delta seeks to place Gol's code on regional flights
Delta Air Lines has applied to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to place Brazilian carrier Gol's code on flights operated by its regional partners.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Business drives Ryanair's UK domestic return
Ryanair's return to UK domestic services after a three-year break highlights both the shift in the evolving Irish carrier’s business model and the intensifying battle for UK business travellers.
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Emirates to drop Kiev as unrest saps demand
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates is to suspend its flights to the Ukrainian capital Kiev, just months after starting the route, owing to the political unrest in the state.
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NewsKongsberg awarded JSM development contract for Norwegian F-35s
The Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation has awarded Kongsberg an NKr1.1 billion ($177 million) Phase III contract to complete the development and integration of its anti-ship Joint Strike Missile (JSM) on-board Norway’s Lockheed Martin F-35s.
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New Glasgow base sets up Ryanair UK domestic return
Irish carrier Ryanair will return to UK domestic services after a three-year break this winter after establishing a new base at Glasgow International airport.
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NewsNew engines to transform Brazilian Lynx helicopters
AgustaWestland has won a contract worth more than $160 million to conduct a mid-life upgrade to eight Lynx 21A ship-based helicopters operated by the Brazilian navy.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Boeing answers critics of partnership for success campaign
Boeing is keen to reassure critics that its controversial partnership for success programme is not an attempt to grab a 15% discount from suppliers
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China Southern begins three month wi-fi trial
China Southern Airlines has begun a three month trial in offering wi-fi on one of its Airbus A330-300s.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Jin Air strategises to stay ahead with long-haul foray
Jin Air could well be the first of many Korean low-cost carriers to step into the world of long-haul operations.
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China Airlines to begin Taipei-Xuzhou service
Taiwan’s China Airlines will begin a thrice weekly Taipei Taoyuan-Xuzhou service on 14 July.
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NewsQantas A380 makes air turn back due to water leak
A Qantas Airways' Airbus A380 had to make an air turn back an hour after take-off on 2 July because of a "water leak" on board.