Europe – Page 643
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India receives last batch of Ukraine-upgraded An-32s
The Indian air force has received its eighth and final batch of Antonov AN−32RE tactical transports to be upgraded in the Ukraine.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: What will passengers experience in the hubs of 2030?
Long-haul travellers arriving at a hub airport in 2030 should expect to enter a building powered by the latest technology. It will sell itself on its distinctive experience, with transport connections into the heart of the city. If you are transferring to another flight, your options may include enjoying time ...
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FL Technics cleared to work on Russian-registered Superjets
Overhaul firm FL Technics has secured approval from Russian authorities to perform line maintenance on Sukhoi Superjet 100s.
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NewsLack of freighter development pushing back commercial UAV introduction
The first application for large unmanned air vehicles in the commercial aviation sector is likely to be for cargo transport, however a lack of new designs exclusively for manned freighters suggests that aircraft manufacturers are not prioritising investment in this area.
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Music test protects C295 from missile threats
Elbit Systems' MUSIC directional infrared countermeasure (DIRCM) system has been successfully demonstrated using an Airbus Defence & Space C295 transport, during trials for a NATO team.
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Airbus begins manufacturing Beluga XL structures
Airbus expects to start manufacturing the centre wing-box of the A330-based Beluga XL outsize transport early next year, having already begun cutting fuselage frames.
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Embraer Legacy 500 to gain steep approach approvals
Embraer's Legacy 500 is poised to receive approval from London City airport and EASA for steep-approach operations, permitting the midsize business jet to perform approaches at descent angles of up to 5.5°.
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OpinionOPINION: Lessons from three decades covered by Airline Business
Thirty years ago, Airline Business magazine was one of a handful of seemingly insignificant new arrivals in the civil aviation world. But what an incredible ride it has been since that first issue – spun out of the industry's oldest aviation weekly, Flight International – landed on doormats in November ...
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Wheels Up poised for European expansion
US membership-based Beechcraft King Air 350i operator Wheels Up plans to launch a European programme in 2016 and expects to have its first twin-engined turboprop "on the ground" early in the year.
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A320neo secures joint US and European certification
Airbus's re-engined A320neo has secured type certification from European and US regulators.
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Opinion
OPINION: Why playing safe is the best approach
On the surface, the rule is deceptively simple: if the runway can’t be seen, abandon the approach. But it is a rule that doesn’t account for the spectre of temptation. Cloud is a visual siren, beckoning pilots to come a little closer, promising them the comforting view of their destination ...
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UK to obtain nine P-8 maritime patrol aircraft
The UK is set to announce plans to obtain nine Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, as well as extend the service life of the Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon fighters.
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Air Berlin's MRO plan for Munich unaffected by Etihad initiative
Air Berlin insists it will continue base-maintenance operations in Munich despite shareholder Etihad Airways' plans to establish a specialist facility for such checks in a low-cost location in eastern Europe.
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Turkish to expand African network
Star Alliance carrier Turkish Airlines is set to expand its African and Indian Ocean presence with plans for new routes to Madagascar and Mauritius.
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IAG directs more landing-gear MRO to Messier-Bugatti-Dowty
IAG has expanded its landing-gear maintenance partnership with the equipment's manufacturer Messier-Bugatti-Dowty to cover the airline group's entire Airbus A320-family fleet.
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Hop takes last of five ATR 72-600s from NAC
Danish operating lessor Nordic Aviation Capital has delivered the final two of five new ATR 72-600s to Air France's regional subsidiary Hop.
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Wizz agrees Budapest MRO pact with Lufthansa Technik
Central European budget carrier Wizz Air has agreed a line-maintenance pact with Lufthansa Technik Budapest covering Airbus A320s stationed at the Hungarian capital.
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Luxembourg to join Air France network
Air France's regional arm Hop will launch flights between Lyon and Luxembourg next year.
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FL Technics develops engine service for legacy aircraft operators
Lithuanian maintenance provider FL Technics is targeting operators of Boeing 737 Classics and Bombardier CRJ100/200 regional jets with a dedicated engine management service.
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NBAA; One Aviation secures Eclipse 550 European certification
One Aviation secured European certification for its Eclipse 550 on 18 November, paving the way for deliveries of the very light jet to be delivered to commercial operators on the continent.