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Opinion
OPINION: 6X promises much, but Dassault needs customer patience
Dassault hopes it has finally put the nightmare of its much-delayed and now axed 5X programme behind it. By launching a replacement version of the ultra-wide business jet, chief executive Éric Trappier says it will offer something even better.
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Babcock will be first to operate H160
UK-headquartered operator Babcock has emerged as "global launch operator" for the Airbus Helicopters H160 medium-twin.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: New tools help airlines mitigate impact of disruption
When you are one of hundreds of passengers whose flights have been delayed or cancelled, it is a dispiriting and frustrating experience. More likely than not you will be standing in line waiting for information, or vouchers for a meal or hotel. Never mind those plans for business meetings, family ...
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PICTURE: Icelandair receives first 737 Max
Icelandair has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max, one of 16 of the re-engined family destined for the carrier.
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PICTURE: China Southern takes China's first A321neo
China Southern Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo, which also marks the first of the type in China.
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Avolon issues $500 million unsecured deal
Avolon has priced a $500 million unsecured bond at 5.5% with a private placement today.
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American wants three more gates in Chicago O'Hare rebuild
American Airlines objection to an $8.5 billion capital programme at Chicago O'Hare International airport hinges on three gates that it says the city will not include in the plans.
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Boeing sees 'big opportunity' in new midsize aircraft: McAllister
The head of Boeing's commercial aircraft division made clear on 1 March that the company sees a strong business case for developing a new airplane roughly equal in size to the company's 767.
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Opinion
OPINION: FLY purchase of Asia Aviation will lead to sales
The sale of Asia Aviation Capital seemed like a challenge from the outset, but BBAM's purchase of AirAsia Group's leasing company's assets is nothing short of brilliant.
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American banks on consumer benefits for Qantas JV approval
American Airlines is emphasising the consumer benefits of its proposed joint venture with Qantas Airways in its latest application for antitrust immunity from the US government.
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MTU bids to support engines for Germany's heavy-lift helicopters
Sikorsky has selected MTU as engine maintenance provider as part of a bid to supply the US manufacturer’s CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter to the German air force.
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Embraer expects no critical issues with E2 seat supply
Embraer does not see seat-supply shortages as a major threat to the production ramp-up plan for its E-Jet E2 family.
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Copa interested in Boeing's proposed NMA: CEO
Copa Airlines is considering Boeing's planned New Mid-market Airplane (NMA), which it says could potentially provide additional capacity on its longest routes, chief executive Pedro Heilbron tells FlightGlobal.
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NewsUnited sees economics boost with Max 10
United Airlines anticipates significantly better economics from the Boeing 737 Max 10 than other models, prompting its launch order for the variant last June.
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Embraer studies smaller sibling for E2 family
Embraer has signalled its interest in developing a commercial aircraft smaller than its current E-Jet E2 family, which spans the range from 80 to 146 seats.
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VIDEO: First runway ready at new Istanbul airport
Eighty percent of the initial development phase for Istanbul's new airport has been completed, including the first runway at the future hub.
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Source of flames unclear after Q400 engine fire incident
Canadian investigators have yet to determine the origin of an apparent engine fire which prompted a Bombardier Q400 to return to Saskatoon shortly after departure.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Why Super Hercules is a strong performer
With Lockheed Martin having marked the latest milestone in its C-130J “Super Hercules” programme on 9 February – the delivery of its 400th example – we use Flight Fleets Analyzer data to detail the type’s sales performance so far.
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SmartLynx A320 damaged by bounce during flight training
Estonian investigators are probing a landing incident involving an Airbus A320 during a training flight at Tallinn.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: KLM Cityhopper nears completion of fleet renewal
As the sun began to dip below the horizon, a pair of KLM Cityhopper Embraer E-Jets landed, one after the other, on the Cape Verdean island of Sal in late February, making a rare visit to the barren, volcanic mid-Atlantic island off the coast of Senegal.