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Hawker Pacific signs MoU with Bell Helicopters
Australian aircraft sales and product support company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bell Helicopters on future purchase agreements.
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NewsEngine flameouts preceded EC135 crash in Glasgow
UK investigators have determined that the Turbomeca Arrius 2B2 engines on an Airbus Helicopters EC135T2 that crashed through the roof of a pub in Glasgow had flamed out despite the presence of fuel in the system.
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Transaero gets all-clear for new London and Houston routes
Transaero has gained rights to serve London from St Petersburg and Houston from Moscow.
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ANALYSIS: Big two exchange blows over widebody strategies
Airbus and Boeing crossed swords during the Singapore air show over their contrasting strategies in the widebody sector, with each questioning the other’s logic for product development.
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NewsIndian air force Kirans to fly on, as IJT wait continues
India’s defence ministry has announced that delays in the entry to service of the Hindustan Aeronautics Sitara intermediate jet trainer will require the Indian air force to continue flying its ageing Kiran Mk 1 trainers until 2017-2018.
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NewsWarsaw to extend Su-22 service life
The Polish air force's fleet of Sukhoi Su-22 combat aircraft is to be upgraded, defence minister Tomasz Siemoniak has announced.
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NewsCrashed MA60 pilot set throttle below flight-idle
Indonesian investigators have determined that both power levers on a Merpati Nusantara Xian Aircraft MA60 had been retarded to the beta range before the aircraft landed hard at Kupang’s El Tari airport and broke up.
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WestJet picks Panasonic for new IFE system
WestJet has chosen Panasonic Avionics to provide satellite internet as well as streaming live television and on-demand movies for passengers' portable devices.
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NewsPoland confirms M-346 selection after Deblin tests
Poland's defence ministry has confirmed its selection of the Alenia Aermacchi M-346 for its air force's advanced jet trainer requirement, after the completion of verification flights with the type from Deblin air base.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Engine options at play in 757 successor search
The powerplant and the production system are key elements in Boeing’s evaluation of a new aircraft to address the market niche previously occupied by the 757 narrowbody. The manufacturer has confirmed it is the early phase of a study of the market for a new 200-300 seater with a range ...
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NewsSINGAPORE: Saab scans for maritime surveillance customers
Saab is confident of making a first sale of its 340-based maritime surveillance aircraft (MSA) later this year, with its demonstrator having been flown for potential customers during the Singapore air show.
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NewsThai army receives new utility helicopters
AgustaWestland has delivered a pair of AW139 utility helicopters to the Royal Thai Army, just over one year after securing the deal.
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NewsKuwait receives uniquely-liveried C-17
Kuwait has received its first of an expected two Boeing C-17 strategic transports, with the airlifter sporting a special livery for the Gulf state.
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Emirates in codeshare deal with Jetstar, Jetstar Asia
Emirates will start codesharing on selected Jetstar and Jetstar Asia services from 6 April after the carriers signed a new agreement.
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SINGAPORE: Rolls-Royce eyes Asia’s defence services business
Engine maker Rolls-Royce sees its defence services business as a key revenue driver in the Asia Pacific region.
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American to look beyond Envoy for an E-175 operator
American Airlines Group will begin searching for a regional carrier to operate the 60 Embraer 175s that it has on order, following the rejection of an agreement in principle to operate the aircraft by the pilot’s union at its regional subsidiary Envoy.
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Frontier adds two Cleveland routes after United de-hubbing
Frontier Airlines has become the first carrier to announce new service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport since United Airlines announced its decision to withdraw its hub earlier this month.
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Air Arabia to add Cairo service
Air Arabia will add Cairo to its network at the end of this month with a new thrice-weekly service.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Experts divided on merits of ASEAN-EU open skies
European and Asian ministers met this week in Singapore for talks that could eventually lead to the creation of what EU transport commissioner Siim Kallas describes as “an essential missing link” – an open-skies agreement between the EU and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
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NewsBombardier forecasts 280 deliveries in 2014
Bombardier expects to deliver 80 commercial aircraft and around 200 business jets during 2014, some 17% more than last year.