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JetBlue plans new terminal at New York JFK
JetBlue Airways is seeking a developer for a new terminal at New York JFK airport as the carrier targets expansion of its international facilities there.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Airline safety record continues to improve
This year’s first six months have again smashed the record for safe airline performance worldwide. What other commercial transport mode can claim that in the first half of 2017 – globally – there have been only six fatal accidents, and the total death toll was 16?
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Training aircraft struck bat, not drone: inquiry
Australian investigators have concluded that a light training aircraft collided with fruit bat, rather than a drone, during an approach to Parafield airport.
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Opinion
OPINION: Will Franco-German fighter be a winner?
Only a month ago, the suggestion of fierce fighter manufacturing rivals France and Germany joining formation to develop a successor to the Dassault Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon felt like industry kite-flying.
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AAR wins 737 Max component support deal from Flydubai
Flydubai has extended its partnership with US maintenance specialist AAR to cover a fleet of on-order Boeing 737 Max jets.
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Bombardier delivers first dual-class 86-seat Q400
Bombardier has delivered its first dual-class 86-seat Q400 turboprop, handing over the aircraft to Philippine Airlines on 20 July.
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UK government opens broad consultation on aviation strategy
UK aviation policy is to undergo an extensive review, after the government opened a formal consultation to update the current strategic programme.
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Willis launches $336m engine-backed securitisation
Willis Lease Finance has launched its fourth securitisation with a $337 million deal backed by 56 engines.
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Post-merger DAE management structure revealed
AWAS chief executive David Siegel is stepping down and will not join the lessor's acquirer Dubai Aerospace Enterprise when the transaction is completed in August, sources tell FlightGlobal.
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Italian government could take stake in Alitalia: minister
Italy's government may take a stake in Alitalia as part of the carrier's sale process.
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Saudi Arabia considering Scorpion deal: Textron chief
Saudi Arabia is considering acquiring the Textron AirLand Scorpion light-attack aircraft, with initial discussions under way.
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Paid contentINSIGHT FROM FLIGHTGLOBAL: Beijing bustle over brand new airport
With Beijing’s new international airport under construction, there is plenty of opportunity for growth among domestic and international Chinese carriers.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Christi Tannahill, Textron Aviation's senior vice-president interior design and engineering
Christi Tannahill: Textron Aviation senior vice president Interior Design and Engineering
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Russian researchers ponder sonic-boom measurement
Russian researchers are aiming to demonstrate potential designs to reduce sonic boom under a supersonic civil aircraft initiative.
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StellCap has pipeline of deals: chief
Stellwagen Capital has four more transactions in the pipeline after closing a first deal via its senior loan investment vehicle.
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UK to drive down Typhoon operating costs to match F-16
The UK Royal Air Force is to enhance the capability of its Eurofighter Typhoons by using money saved via a new in-service support model for the multirole type.
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Franco-German fighter proposal gains momentum
France and Germany have signalled their intention to co-operate on the development of a future combat aircraft to be produced after the Dassault Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon.
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US Navy requirements could narrow trainer helicopter search
The US Navy is seeking a single-turbine-engined rotorcraft that could achieve an instrument flight rules (IFR) certification: a requirement that could potentially limit the field of candidates in the service’s TH-XX trainer helicopter recapitalisation competition.
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Adria takes over Darwin as Etihad withdraws
Adria Airways has acquired a majority stake in Swiss regional operator Darwin Airline.
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Delhi outlines need for seven SIGINT aircraft
Delhi has issued a request for information (RFI) for seven signals intelligence (SIGINT) and communications jamming aircraft.