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AnalysisANALYSIS: LCCs make the running in Italian market
Few markets in Europe have been as fragmented and have seen non-home-market carriers make such inroads as Italy has.
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South Korea requests $98 million Sidewinder deal
The US State Department has notified Congress of a possible sale of 76 Raytheon AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II infrared-guided missiles.
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NewsPICTURE: Skymark’s first A380 performs maiden flight
Skymark Airlines' first Airbus A380 aircraft has performed its maiden flight, after the completion of airframe assembly and system tests.
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MAS GMR secures British Airways as first line maintenance client
MAS GMR Aero Technic (MGAT) has secured British Airways as its first line maintenance customer.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: China looking to become a key player in general aviation
General aviation in China has existed on a minimal scale for decades. Little interest has been shown in this niche sector by the ruling party and the aerospace sector, resulting in a limited indigenous aircraft manufacturing base, a small installed base of light aircraft – mainly serving the agricultural and ...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: India prime market for A380 upgauging
Singapore Airlines’ decision to become the first operator to use Airbus A380 aircraft on Indian routes is likely to be followed by several other A380 operators serving this giant market.
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NewsUS continues talks with Israel about V-22 sales
The US military continues talks with potential foreign buyers of Bell Boeing's V-22 Osprey as the service works to decrease the tiltrotor's costs.
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NewsNavy pleased with "Advanced" Super Hornet tests, wants more Growlers
The US Navy says it is pleased with results of recent flight tests of a Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet that had been upgraded with conformal fuel tanks and an external weapons pod.
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NewsRafael targets Indian Rafale opportunity
Israeli guided weapons manufacturer Rafael is offering its Python 5 and Derby air-to-air missiles for integration with some of the Dassault Rafales expected to enter service with the Indian air force.
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Israeli squadrons trial joint combat formation
The Israeli air force has unveiled a new strategy intended to increase the operational capabilities of its fighting squadrons at a time of war – operating two different types of aircraft very closely.
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ROUTES: Budapest airport lures regional airlines
Budapest airport sees no scope for a homegrown successor to former flag carrier Malev, but believes there is potential for a regional operator to build a route network from the Hungarian capital.
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NewsBond takes delivery of latest S-92
Bond Offshore Helicopters has taken delivery of its second Sikorsky S-92, from a deal for 16 of the rotorcraft.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Electric aircraft grow in popularity but regulatory issues remain
Electric aircraft are coming. But not as quickly as their backers predicted just a few years ago.
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NewsPICTURES: Airbus unveils first flying A350 cabin
Airbus has unveiled its A350 XWB cabin ahead of the opening of the Aircraft Interiors show in Hamburg.
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Boeing obtains licence to supply spares to Iran
Boeing has secured approval to supply aircraft parts to Iranian companies under the terms of an international agreement negotiated last year.
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NewsAirbus anticipates A330neo decision by mid-2014
Airbus is likely to make a decision on whether to move forward with a re-engined A330 by the middle of 2014, says Airbus Americas president Barry Eccleston.
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INTERIORS: Flydubai blasts sector for mediocrity
Many parts of the interiors sector are “embarrassing”, and manufacturers should change their outlook such that they become “unwilling to accept mediocrity“, argues Daniel Kerrison, vice-president of in-flight product at Gulf budget carrier Flydubai.
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ROUTES: Flynas to start US flights in 2015
Flynas is planning to triple its Airbus A330 fleet to 12 aircraft by 2017 as the Saudi Arabian budget carrier aims to expand its new long-haul operations to Africa and North America.
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ROUTES: WestJet edges closer to widebody introduction
WestJet appears poised to build up further long-haul routes after the Canadian budget carrier starts Boeing 737 flights to Dublin in June.
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Poland to keep 18 improved Su-22s
Poland will modify 12 of its Sukhoi Su-22M4 strike aircraft and six UM3K-model trainers, with their airframe and engine lives to be extended to allow another 10 years of use.