All North America news – Page 463
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Steve Barker, Specialist Services Manager
Steve Barker is specialist services manager for global flight support company Flightworx
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NewsDelta breaks ground on $4bn New York LaGuardia terminal
Delta Air Lines has broken ground on the $4 billion redevelopment of its terminals at New York LaGuardia airport, its largest airport investment ever.
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New Kratos UAV will enter production this year
A secret unmanned air vehicle (UAV) from Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is expected to move into production by the end of this business quarter, Kratos’ chief executive says this week.
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NewsWilliams gains approvals for latest FJ44 engine variant
Williams International has received type and production certification from US and European regulators for the latest variant of its FJ44-4 engine, which powers the in-development Pilatus PC-24 superlight business jet.
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NewsPiper records second quarter hike in deliveries and revenues
Piper Aircraft has recorded a 30% increase in deliveries of its business and general aviation aircraft family for the second quarter of 2017, thanks to strong performance from the single-engined Archer and M600, and its recent decision to adopt a build-to-order strategy for its nine-strong line-up.
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NewsGreenpoint hands over VIP-configured 777-200LR
US completions company Greenpoint Technologies has delivered a VIP-configured Boeing 777-200LR to luxury tour operator Crystal Cruises.
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A321 freighter conversion proposed by US venture
Modification specialist Precision Aircraft Solutions is to offer a freight conversion programme for Airbus A321s, becoming the latest firm to propose a cargo option for the twinjet.
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American plans to launch new Beijing flight in November
American Airlines plans to launch its new flight to Beijing from Los Angeles in November, after securing economically viable slots at the Chinese airport.
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US Air Force awards Air Force One replacement contract
The US Air Force awarded Boeing a contract for two 747s, previously slated for the now defunct Russian carrier Transaero, that will be converted into the new Air Force One aircraft.
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AFRL funds demonstration for extended range Desert Hawk
The US Air Force Research Laboratory is funding advanced technologies for Lockheed Martin’s Desert Hawk Extended Endurance and Range (DH EER) unmanned air vehicle, including upgrades that will allow maritime operations.
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USAF set aside requirements for OA-X experiment
Four platforms are flying this week at Holloman AFB, New Mexico for the US Air Force’s light attack OA-X experiment, but the makeup of those aircraft might have turned out differently had more contractors sent in bids for the demonstration.
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Next Marine One helicopter achieves first flight
Lockheed-Sikorsky’s VH-92A, the Marine One configured S-92 that will replace the US president’s current helicopter, achieved first flight late last month.
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Air Lease not considering airline portfolio deals
Air Lease does not plan on buying any airline-owned aircraft portfolios, citing concentration risk concerns.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Gulfstream has JSTARS in its eyes
Gulfstream has its sights set on a pair of US Air Force special mission aircraft opportunities with the G550, which could provide it with secure revenue for decades to come.
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ALC looks to accelerate Boeing deliveries as Airbus delays mount
Air Lease is looking to accelerate some of its Boeing deliveries to offset delays to certain Airbus aircraft in 2018, as it questions the stability of both airframers' supply chains.
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US Navy searching for new supersonic aerial target
The US Navy is searching for a new supersonic aerial target to replace its dwindling inventory of AQM-37s, the latest supersonic target effort following the service’s cancellation of the Multi-Stage Supersonic Target (MSST) GQM-173.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Has ATR finally ended its two-decade US drought?
The news that US regional carrier Silver Airways has signed a letter of intent for up to 50 ATR 42-600 turboprops will be welcome news in Toulouse.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: G120TP flight experience reveals Prefect's promise
This year's Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) coincided with a major event for the G120TP programme, as Grob Aircraft's highest profile customer for the type so far cleared a key milestone on the path to training its first student pilots for the UK.
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USAF improving its bunker buster bomb
Responses are due within a month to build at least 12,000 improved bunker busting bombs for the US Air Force, according to a recent notice posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website.
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Qatar drops plans to buy up to 10% of American
Qatar Airways has dropped plans to buy a 10% stake in American Airlines, following continued opposition by the US carrier.