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Airbus C295 MPA to visit five Asian nations
Airbus Defence and Space has commenced a two week demonstration tour in the Asia-Pacific with its C295 maritime surveillance aircraft (MSA).
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PICTURES: A350-1000 commences hot-weather testing
Hot-weather testing of the Airbus A350-1000 is underway in the United Arab Emirates after one of the three flight-test airframes arrived in Al Ain.
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Trent turbine troubles ground Thai 787s
Thai Airways International has grounded part of its Boeing 787-8 fleet owing to turbine replacement issues with the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine.
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Honeywell upgrades avionics repair capability in China
Honeywell Avionics Shanghai has upgraded its product repair capabilities to provide faster repairs and more effective technical support for its Chinese customers.
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United funds E175s with $252 million term loan
United Airlines has closed a $252 million facility to fund 12 new E175s delivery this year, according to a source who worked on the transaction.
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USAF asks industry for air-launched hypersonic missile concepts
The US Air Force has started surveying the market for new hypersonic weapons that can be rapidly integrated and fielded on existing combat aircraft.
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NewsIFG gets Optica production launch in its sights
US consultancy InterFlight Global (IFG) is hoping to launch production of the AeroElvira Optica observation aircraft next yearm, after appointing two undisclosed US airframers to quote for a contract to set up a production line for the two-seat aircraft at their facilities, and build an initial batch of up to ...
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India advances on taking additional C-17
India's planned acquisition of an additional Boeing C-17 strategic transport would boost its air force's fleet of the type to 11 examples, with the proposed purchase to be worth around $366 million.
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NewsMerlin makes first landing aboard new UK aircraft carrier
UK Royal Navy AgustaWestland AW101 Merlin helicopters performed the first deck landings aboard the service's new aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, just four days after the 65,000t vessel embarked on its maiden voyage.
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Chinese state company agrees order for 140 Airbus jets
China's state aviation supply firm has reached an agreement covering purchase of 140 Airbus jets including 40 A350s.
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Anglo-French anti-ship missile completes first test
MBDA has detailed a successful first test firing of its helicopter-launched Sea Venom/ANL anti-ship missile, in development for France and the UK.
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NewsEmbraer delivers first Phenom for UK training programme
Embraer has delivered its first Phenom 100 to be used during multi-engine pilot training for the UK armed forces, with the adapted business jet to appear in the static display at the Royal International Air Tattoo later this month.
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NewsIsrael acts after Apache tail rotor blade scare
The Israeli air force is to slash the interval for replacing tail rotor blades on its Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopters, after a 7.8in (20cm)-long crack was found during a routine inspection last month.
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PICTURE: Indonesia's Nam Air takes first ATR 72-600
Indonesian carrier Nam Air has received its first ATR 72-600 aircraft on 3 July.
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Canberra to upgrade E-7A mission systems
Australia's Boeing E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) fleet is to receive a mission systems upgrade.
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PICTURE: Lion Air receives first Boeing 737 Max 8
Indonesia's Lion Air has received its first Boeing 737 Max 8.
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Electronics ban lifted from Emirates flights
Emirates services to the USA are no longer affected by a ban on electronic devices, after the US-imposed restriction was eased.
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NewsKlasJet adds VIP 737-500 to its charter fleet
Lithuanian charter operator KlasJet has taken delivery of a VIP-configured Boeing 737-500, registration LY-KLJ, under a lease agreement with sister company AviaAM.
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NewsBabcock secures air ambulance contract from Norway
Babcock Scandinavian Air Ambulance (SAA), has secured a £500 million ($646 million) contract from the Norwegian government to provide aero medical services across the country, starting in 2019.
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A350-1000 heads for UAE hot-weather test site
Airbus has embarked on the hot-weather testing campaign with the A350-1000.