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Alaska targets growth as others shrink
Alaska Airlines plans revenue and capacity growth by about 6% this year, as capacity at other airlines remains flat or shrinks. Growth will come from...
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NewsApproval paves way for winglets on 767-300ER freighters
Boeing 767-300ERs with Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) winglets are now "viable candidates" for conversion to freighters under a US Federal Aviation Administration...
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NewsThree rockets launch six satellites
Three rockets launched on the same day from three separate facilities have successfully put six satellites into orbit. The first, a Soyuz U launched...
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JetBlue maintenance costs to flatten out in 2014-15
Low-cost carrier JetBlue expects heavier maintenance costs to flatten out in the 2014 to 2015 timeframe, following a first quarter in which maintenance provided...
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NewsAir Dolomiti ATR 72 makes emergency landing in Munich
An Air Dolomiti ATR 72-500 veered off the runway during an emergency landing at Munich airport today (17 May) after returning to the German hub due to smoke in the cockpit and cabin.
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NewsPilatus PC-21s in package deal with Hawks for Saudi air force
The Saudi Arabian air force could buy 55 Pilatus PC-21s to serve as a lead-in pilot trainer as part of a broader deal in negotiation with BAE Systems that includes resuming production of Hawk T128/T2 advanced jet trainers, according to sources familiar with the transaction.
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NewsUS Marines order additional KC-130J Harvest HAWK kits
The US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) recently awarded Lockheed Martin an $18.4 million fixed-price contract to build three additional Harvest Hercules...
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British Airways adds London Gatwick-Las Vegas route
British Airways will launch direct flights from London Gatwick airport to Las Vegas on 29 October. The thrice-weekly connection comes alongside BA's...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Airframers bet on big orders from US regionals
Bombardier and Embraer have identified the struggling US regional airline sector as a surprise market that is expected to sign at least five deals by the...
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NewsCrashed Agni Air Dornier 228 recorders recovered
Search teams have recovered the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder of the Agni Air Dornier 228-200 turboprop that crashed in northwest Nepal on 14 May.
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NewsUS values possible South Korean MH-60R deal at $1bn
The US government has valued the possible sale of eight Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky MH-60R naval combat helicopters to South Korea at $1 billion. The...
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NewsPanetta reiterates support for F-35B and MV-22
US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta strongly endorsed US Marine Corps aviation and voiced his continued support for the stealthy Lockheed Martin F-35B jump-jet...
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NewsAustralia grounds Tiger helicopters after detection of cockpit fumes
Australia has grounded its Eurocopter Tiger attack helicopters after fumes were detected in one of the aircraft. "The Australian Army has suspended...
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NewsSukhoi Superjet cockpit voice recorder to remain in Indonesia
The cockpit voice recorder of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 that crashed last week in a mountain south of Jakarta will remain in Indonesia for analysis, as will...
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NewsUSAF: F-35B cannot generate enough sorties to replace A-10
The US Air Force has concluded that the short take-off vertical landing (STOVL) Lockheed Martin F-35B- model aircraft cannot generate enough sorties to meet...
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NewsAriane launches two communications satellites
An Arianespace Ariane 5 has successfully launched two satellites into geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) on 15 May from its Kourou, French Guiana launch...
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Atlanta opens new international terminal
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport opens its new $1.4 billion Maynard J Jackson Jr International Terminal to passengers today, with the departure...
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Aer Lingus to close Shannon maintenance base
Aer Lingus plans to close its maintenance hangar at Shannon airport. The Irish carrier is "at an advanced stage" in transferring the lease for the...
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Vueling appoints new COO and network planning director
Vueling has made two senior management appointments, naming Fernando Val as chief operating officer and Julio Rodriguez as director of network planning,...
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Virgin Atlantic to withdraw Nairobi link in September
Virgin Atlantic will withdraw operations between London and Nairobi on 23 September. The airline's chief commercial officer, Julie Southern, cites...