All North America news – Page 464
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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.
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ANALYSIS: Small Iomax has big plans for light-attack champion Archangel
Light-attack aircraft come in many forms: purpose-built turboprops such as the Embraer A-29, converted turboprop trainers like the Beechcraft AT-6 and Korea Aerospace Industries KT-1, and even jet-powered trainers modified to carry weapons and surveillance equipment.
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Air Canada cash jumps to $3.2bn in second quarter
Air Canada saw its cash balances increase nearly 12% to C$4.05 billion ($3.23 billion) during the second quarter.
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NewsSilver commits to up to 50 ATR 42s, names new CEO
US regional carrier Silver Airways has signed a letter of intent for up to 50 ATR 42-600 aircraft, identifying a replacement for its aging fleet of Saab 340Bs after a nearly two year search.
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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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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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PICTURE: US Army awards Block II Chinook contract
Boeing has received a three-year, $267 million contract from the US Army that will see it build three modernised CH-47 Chinook transport helicopters.
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USMC grounds 12 KC-130Ts after fatal crash
The US Marine Corps is grounding 12 of its Marine Forces Reserve-operated Lockheed Martin KC-130T tanker/transports indefinitely, following a 10 July crash which left 16 service members dead.
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DoD issues interim contract for international F-35s
The US government obligated $2.18 billion in funding from Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers and international partners in the Joint Strike Fighter programme for an interim contract to Lockheed Martin to continue F-35 production.
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American targets Q3 for full basic economy roll-out
American Airlines expects to complete the roll-out of basic economy fares to its entire domestic network by end-September, as it continues to aggressively price-match its rivals.
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Boeing completes KC-46 electromagnetic testing
Boeing, the US Air Force and US Navy completed electromagnetic effects (EME) testing on the KC-46A tanker during July, checking off another step before the manufacturer can deliver its first of the 767-based aircraft to the USAF at the end of this year.
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A321 wake upsets 737 departing Los Angeles
Canadian investigators believe wake turbulence caused control problems on a WestJet Boeing 737-800 just after it lifted off from Los Angeles.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Delta, Air France and Virgin seek to dominate Atlantic
Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic Airways plan to dominate the transatlantic market under a new strategic partnership unveiled on 27 July.
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Southwest to take first 737 Max 8 in August
Southwest Airlines will take delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max 8 in August, ahead of planned revenue service on 1 October.
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Delta, China Eastern to take Air France-KLM stakes
China Eastern Airlines and Delta Air Lines will each acquire 10% stakes in Air France-KLM by subscribing to new shares through capital increases totalling €751 million ($876 million), under new wide-ranging partnerships announced by the SkyTeam partners today.
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Air France to take Virgin stake as Delta partners enhance JV
Air France-KLM is to acquire a 31% stake in Virgin Atlantic as part of wide-ranging agreement which will bring Delta Air Lines existing transatlantic joint ventures with its European partners into a new enhanced partnership.
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NewsCape Air expected to finalise P2012 order by November
Tecnam expects Cape Air to sign a deal for 100 or more 11-seat P2012 Travellers in October or November, says chief executive Paolo Langer.