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Trump defence budget offers few surprises
President Donald Trump unveiled his $639.1 billion fiscal year 2018 defence budget request this week, one that underwhelmed Washington and may not survive Congress.
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F-35 remains on track in Trump request
With a Defense Department review of Lockheed Martin F-35 and Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet still ongoing, procurement for the Joint Strike Fighter remained steady in the president’s fiscal year 2018 budget request.
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NewsPICTURES: Allegiant welcomes first new A320 in Orlando
Allegiant Air will place its first new Airbus A320 into service as soon as tomorrow, as the airline says it does not rule out buying additional new aircraft in the future.
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EBACE: Embraer wows visitors with two-person Lineage 1000E shower
Got a spare $55 million and a desire to take an in-flight shower with a friend? If so, Embraer is seeking a second customer for the Lineage 1000E to which it has added the extra luxury of a queen-size bed and two-person shower.
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EBACE: Leader Luxury touts benefits of e-marketing services
First-time EBACE exhibitor Leader Luxury is looking to build awareness of its electronic marketing services for business aviation, which it says can speed up the aircraft transaction process.
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EBACE: ATP to ease burden on maintenance departments
Aircraft Technical Publishers (ATP) promises to increase productivity in business aviation maintenance departments by 70% with the launch of its Aircraft Centricity service.
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President Trump signs $110 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia
In his first international trip as US president, Donald Trump arrived in Riyadh bearing a record-setting arms deal for Saudi Arabia that features integrated air defense systems, Black Hawk helicopters - including local assembly - and precision-guided munitions, in a multi-billion contract bonanza for Boeing and Lockheed Martin.
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EBACE: Gogo brings personal touch to IFE
In-flight connectivity provider Gogo Business Aviation has unveiled a new suite of integrated cabin, in-flight entertainment and voice solutions that can be personalised to meet the individual needs of passengers.
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EBACE: UAS partners with Honeywell on new connectivity service
UAS International Trip Support is launching a new solution at the show which uses datalink satellite communications networks to provide connectivity to the cockpit and cabin
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EBACE: Nextant launches Challenger 604XT
Nextant Aerospace has made its first foray into the large-cabin market with the launch at EBACE of an upgraded Bombardier Challenger 604.
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Taxiing Aeromexico 737 tips truck in Los Angeles
One of Aeromexico's Boeing 737-800s apparently sustained wing leading-edge damage after colliding with a ground vehicle at Los Angeles airport.
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S&P upgrades outlook for Aircastle
S&P Global Ratings has upgraded its outlook on Aircastle's BB+ rating from stable to positive, putting the lessor on the path to attaining an investment-grade rating.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Saab counts down to Gripen E debut
Saab is counting down to performing the first flight of its Gripen E combat aircraft before the end of June, as it also strives to finalise a slew of potential new sales of the earlier C/D version in Europe and Africa.
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NewsPICTURE: Allegiant plans unveil of first new A320
Allegiant Air has taken delivery of its first new Airbus A320 from the manufacturer, after building its A320 family fleet around used narrowbodies.
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American pushes full premium economy rollout to late 2018
American Airlines plans to complete installation of its new premium economy cabin on widebody aircraft by the third quarter 2018, a few months later than originally scheduled.
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Boeing could deliver Block II Chinook to international customers in 2026
Boeing could make its Block II CH-47 renewal available to international customers as early as 2026, according to Boeing’s director of Chinook global sales.
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EU and US reach no conclusion on electronics ban
European and US regulators have decided to meet again later this month to discuss a potential expansion of a controversial ban on personal electronic devices in the cabin of flights from Middle Eastern and North African countries.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Brian Humphries, President of the European Business Aviation Association
Brian Humphries, president of the European Business Aviation Association, has been fighting the industry's corner for more than two decades
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Alaska to open commercial flights to Paine Field in 2018
Alaska Airlines will be the first commercial carrier to offer flights from Paine Field-Snohomish County airport north of Seattle when a new terminal opens in 2018.
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GAMA reports modest rise in first quarter deliveries
Shipments of business and general aviation aircraft rose modestly in the first quarter, but performance across the sector was mixed.