All North America news – Page 580
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NewsPICTURE: Frontier rolls out new livery in Denver
Frontier Airlines unveiled a new aircraft livery on 9 September as part of the airline’s ongoing effort to redefine itself as an ultra-low-cost carrier.
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NewsQuest's dealership network puts Kodiak on track for record deliveries
Quest Aircraft says its strategy to sell and market the Kodiak single engine turboprop through a global dealership network is paying off, as its expects to smash its annual delivery tally for the 10-seat, high-wing aircraft this year.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Electronic flightbags come of age but still require pilot discipline
Only a few years ago all pilots carried their trademark flightbags – large, black box-like briefcases. These were usually covered in stickers showing destinations, aircraft types and the logos of airlines and flight training organisations. One glance at a well-stickered bag provided an instant guide to the owner’s age and ...
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NewsQuest clinches Garmin autopilot approval for Kodiak
Quest Aircraft has secured approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration for the integration of the Garmin GFC 700 automatic fight control system in the Kodiak single-engined turboprop.
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NewsBell takes delivery of first 505 engine
Turbomeca has delivered the first Arrius 2R engine to Bell Helicopter’s Mirabel, Canada facility ahead of assembly of the first flight-test example of the airframer’s 505 Jet Ranger X.
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NewsPICTURE: Southwest unveils new livery
Southwest Airlines has unveiled a new livery and branding, months ahead of the completion of its integration with AirTran Airways.
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NewsCessna clinches US FAA certification for CJ3+
Cessna has secured US certification for its CJ3+ which it hopes will help to reinvigorate the embattled light business jet sector in which it is the dominant player with six types in its stable.
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NewsCSeries flight ends 100-day grounding
Bombardier returned the CSeries aircraft to the air on 7 September after a 100-day grounding with FTV-2 taking off from the company's facility at Mirabel airport in Quebec.
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NewsUnresponsive TBM 900 crashes near Jamaica
An unresponsive aircraft identified as one of the first Daher-Socata TBM 900 single-engined turboprops delivered earlier this year crashed in Jamaica after flying hundreds of miles beyond its intended destination in Jamaica.
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Xtra Airways casts doubt on Air Florida revival plan
Charter operator Xtra Airways says it has no plans to begin flights under an agreement with an organisation called Air Florida, countering claims made on the organisation’s webpage.
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NewsBombardier to resume CSeries flights in September
Bombardier has announced that CSeries flight testing will resume in September and reaffirmed that first delivery will occur in the second half of 2015.
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NewsNATO Summit: Denmark heads munitions sharing initiative
Denmark is leading an effort to increase the availability of munitions across NATO member states following depletions in supplies during recent air campaigns.
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OpinionOPINION: Why aerospace firms must tackle titanium cheats
When Pratt & Whitney accused a supplier in late August of furnishing defective titanium for the F135 engine on the Lockheed Martin F-35, it was easy – but not entirely correct – to connect the problem to a string of component reliability failures and supplier management miscues already connected to ...
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NewsNATO Summit: Alliance prepares to aid in international crises
The 2014 NATO Summit has opened in Newport, Wales with the NATO secretary general pledging to make sure the alliance remains relevant and ready at this “pivotal moment” in international affairs.
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NewsAAR sees widebody MRO work returning stateside
Demand in the USA for MRO work on widebody aircraft is on the rise as airlines increasingly chose to have such work completed stateside, according to MRO service provider AAR.
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F-35 has emerged from 'tragic past': US general
The US Air Force general in charge of steering the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter programme says the fighter’s development has emerged from a “tragic past” and will meet future development milestones as advertised.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Virgin strengthens in key transatlantic markets
Virgin Atlantic's decision to scrap four international routes and focus on strengthening its transatlantic services marks the latest chapter in a battle for dominance in this key market – one in which the UK carrier and partner Delta Air Lines is joined by British Airways/American Airlines and United Airlines among ...
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NewsEngine cracks pose fresh delay risk for F-35B
The US Marine Corps faces a new delay for Lockheed Martin F-35B entry into service if operating limitations caused by a recent engine problem cannot be limited by the end of this month.
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NewsE-2D completes air refuelling capability review
The US Navy (USN) and Northrop Grumman have completed the preliminary design review (PDR) for a new aerial refuelling capability for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye airborne early warning and control aircraft.
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NewsMexico to open new mega airport in 2018
Mexico plans to build a new international airport serving Mexico City, targeting a speedy 2018 opening after years of delays.