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Italian carrier Neos to serve Vietnam and Thailand
Italian carrier Neos will start serving Vietnam and Thailand this winter.
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ANALYSIS: Combat Dragon revival kicks off, but USAF light attack plans unclear
In 1968, the US Joint Chiefs of Staff needed an answer. The US Air Force then operated two vastly different types of aircraft to attack North Vietnamese trucks moving reinforcements and supplies down the Ho Chi Minh Trail.
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IndiGo laments PW1100G's poor reliability
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo is still unhappy about the continued problems with its fleet of Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-powered Airbus A320neos.
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Inmarsat survey hints at Asia demand for onboard wi-fi
An Inmarsat Aviation survey shows the growing importance of on-board wi-fi to air travellers, with more than half willing to pay for the service.
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Supersonic X-plane's unusual inlet performs well in wind tunnel
A series of wind tunnel tests revealed the unusual engine inlet positioning for NASA’s supersonic X-plane meets the performance goals for the Lockheed Martin-designed aircraft, a NASA Glenn Research Center aeronautics engineer says.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Virgin Australia set for another disappointing loss
Virgin Australia is all but certain to report yet another underlying loss for the year ended 30 June, as it continues to struggle against its high-flying competitor Qantas.
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L-3 and Air Tractor join OA-X experiment
The L-3/Air Tractor Longsword light attack/surveillance aircraft is participating in the US Air Force’s light attack OA-X experiment this week, the two companies announced 31 July.
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American-China Southern deal hinges on 'slot exchange'
American Airlines plans to invest $200 million in China Southern Airlines hinge on approval of a "slot exchange", says executive vice-president of corporate affairs Stephen Johnson.
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LATAM plans $350m local bond refinancing
LATAM Airlines Group plans to issue a UF8.7 million ($359 million) unsecured bond in Chile, with proceeds used to repay its TAM Capital 3 debt.
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USAF and special operations team up on light attack aircraft
A new document reveals a potential new path for the US Air Force to acquire a light air support capability through US Special Operations Command.
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United to end Hangzhou flights in October
United Airlines will end service to Hangzhou in October, as it faces weakness in the China market.
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NewsAvionics upgrade to boost French AWACS fleet
An avionics upgrade will enable France's Boeing E-3F airborne warning and control system (AWACS) fleet to remain operationally relevant until at least 2035, the nation's DGA defence procurement agency says.
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Fatigue cited after A319 lands uncleared on closed runway
Indian investigators believe crew fatigue contributed to a serious incident in which an Air India Airbus A319 landed on a closed Mumbai runway, without clearance and despite being instructed several times to execute a go-around.
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IAG clears fleet expansion for recovering Vueling
IAG has approved a further expansion of Spanish budget carrier Vueling's fleet, as its half-year performance shows evidence that it is overcoming the operational issues which severely affected the airline last year.
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RAF weighs training balance as new fleet nears use
A new fleet of fixed-wing trainers being introduced to Royal Air Force use over the next two years will transform the way it prepares new pilots, with the service now reviewing its plans for the trio of types.
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Boeing raises India aircraft forecast to 2,100 jets
Boeing is forecasting that India will require 2,100 new aircraft over the next 20 years till 2036, representing more than 5% of the total global demand.
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Dubai World Central passenger numbers up by a third
Dubai World Central's Al Maktoum airport has recorded a 35% increase in passenger numbers in the first half of the year.
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Air Seychelles to end Dusseldorf service
Air Seychelles is to axe its Dusseldorf route after six months of serving the German destination.
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SIA to refurbish cabins of 14 A380s
Singapore Airlines (SIA) plans to retrofit 14 of its Airbus A380 aircraft.
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ANALYSIS: Affinity ready to deliver on UK training deal
A trio of new types on static display at the 14-16 July Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) showcased the near future of the UK's fixed-wing training inventory for the first time.