All articles by Leithen Francis
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Japan looks to become military exporter
A lifting of the nation's long ban on military exports is in the offing and could pave the way to a new chapter in international co-operation
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Cambodia Angkor signs with Sabre in preparation for international expansion
Vietnam Airlines' joint-venture carrier in Cambodia has joined Sabre's customer sales and service (CSS) system.
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NewsDetails emerge about fatal flight path of Pakistani Airblue A321
The Airblue passenger aircraft that crashed yesterday in Pakistan was doing a circling approach to runway 12 at Islamabad's Benazir Bhutto International...
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NewsPakistani aircraft that crashed was doing circling approach to runway
The Airblue Airbus A321 that crashed yesterday, killing all 152 people on board, was doing a circling approach to runway 12 at Islamabad's Benazir Bhutto...
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NewsAirblue A321 involved in fatal Pakistan crash identified
The aircraft involved in today's crash in Pakistan has been identified as an Airbus A321 operated by privately-owned Pakistani carrier Airblue. Airbus...
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NewsAirblue passenger aircraft crashes in Pakistan
A Pakistani passenger aircraft has crashed in Pakistan with about 150 people on board. There were 146 passengers and six crew on board the Airblue...
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NewsAustralia finds MRH90 engine failure due to compressor blade fracture
The Australian army has resumed operations with its MRH90 transport helicopters, after determining the cause of an April engine failure ...
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ATSB issues safety advisory notice against CFM56-5 and CFM56-7 engines
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has warned operators of CFM International CFM56-5 and CFM56-7 engines to be aware of premature wear that may...
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Australia's Jetstar wants to use fifth freedoms beyond Indonesia
Qantas Airways has applied, on behalf of its subsidiary Jetstar, for traffic rights beyond Indonesia to other points in Asia.
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ANA upgrades 767 simulators
All Nippon Airways (ANA) appears set to continue to offer Boeing 767 flight simulator training.
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Asian carriers post 19% rise in RPKs in June
Airlines in Asia have been experiencing a strong recovery in passenger and cargo traffic.
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Tiger snares some of Jetstar Asia's Jakarta traffic rights
Singapore's Air Traffic Rights Committee has decided to take away some of Jetstar Asia/Valuair's traffic rights to Jakarta and give them to Tiger Airways.
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China establishes aviation industry fund
China has established its first aviation industry fund, providing a major boost for local aircraft manufacturers trying to market aircraft to Chinese carriers.
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Supplier deals allow Comac to progress with joint-definition phase
China's Comac has completed the selection of major suppliers for the C919, clearing the way for finalising the 150- to 170-seat twinjet's joint definition stage, possibly this year.
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Kenya Airways leases E-190s from Jetscape
Kenya Airways will be adding two Embraer 190s on lease from aircraft leasing company Jetscape.
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Pacific Aerospace makes major push into Mexico and South America
New Zealand aircraft-maker Pacific Aerospace has received regulatory approval from Mexico for its P-750 XSTOL single turboprop and has applied for approval...
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Qantas gets earlier delivery slots for eight 787s
Qantas Airways has reached a deal with Boeing to bring forward delivery of eight Boeing 787-8s, so its low-cost carrier Jetstar can start operating the aircraft...
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Japan issues request for information for VIP jets
Japan has issued a request for information for business aircraft to provide VIP transport for the country's top politicians. It is unclear however if the government will proceed with a deal
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PICTURES: Australia receives second batch of Super Hornets
The Royal Australian Air Force has received its second batch of six Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet fighters ...
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China's ARJ21 flight test programme passes 500hr mark
China's ARJ21 regional jet aircraft has achieved a new milestone in its flight test programme and the aircraft's engine-maker is on track to deliver the...