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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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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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NewsEl Al turns in healthy third-quarter profit
Israeli flag-carrier El Al has substantially improved its third-quarter performance, generating a pre-tax profit of over $126 million.
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NBAA: Honeywell forecasts market downs and ups
Sluggish global economies combined with heightening political tensions will impact negatively on the business aviation market over the next two years, according to Honeywell Aerospace. But the introduction of new models and upgrades along with a strengthening US economy will help the sector to flourish in the long term.
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ANALYSIS: GAMA figures show mixed fortunes for general aviation industry
It was a tale of contrasting fortunes for the business and general aviation industry in the first nine months of 2015. The latest statistics from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association reveal that propeller-driven fixed-wing aircraft fared poorly between January and September, while their business-jet counterparts revealed a confident performance compared ...
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Aviation has 'no hope' of carbon-neutral growth: study
Oil demand for aviation is set to grow faster than for any other sector through 2040, leaving no hope for the industry to achieve its goal of carbon-neutral growth after 2020 without offsets from other sectors, the International Energy Agency has warned.
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ANALYSIS: Business aviation is bouncing back
It’s show time again for the business aviation industry. The annual NBAA convention, the largest and longest-running event within this niche sector, is returning to the bright lights of Las Vegas – a fitting host for a market that is starting to emerge into the light following a miserable few ...
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DUBAI: Embraer details plan for E2 test fleet
Embraer intends to build six test aircraft as part of the E2 E-Jet re-engining programme: four of the E190-E2 variant and two of the E195-E2.
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DUBAI: Inzpire brings tablets to military cockpits
UK firm Inzpire is promoting a tablet-based electronic flight bag for used by military air crews.
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DUBAI: A400M ready to deliver disaster relief
Lt. Col. Benoit Paillard of the French air force says his aircraft, the Airbus Defence & Space A400M tactical transport, is the aircraft of choice for humanitarian relief missions.
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DUBAI: Adcom looks for international growth
Abu Dhabi unmanned aircraft maker Adcom Systems is focusing on international expansion as it continues to work on its unique S-shaped UAV designs.
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NewsDUBAI: Beechcraft seeks AT-6 certification as Iraq mulls offer
Beechcraft Defense's AT-6 Wolverine might soon have a launch customer, with a letter of offer and acceptance for six light-attack turboprops being prepared for the government of Iraq.
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DUBAI: Lockheed upbeat on UAE, Saudi C-130J sales
Lockheed Martin is staying upbeat about the potential for further C-130J sales in the region, and is pleased with progress on the type’s civilian variant, the LM-100J.
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DUBAI: Lockheed excited about UAE involvement
Lockheed Martin chief executive Marillyn Hewson had a big day at the Dubai show, officially opening the company’s new permanent chalet and visiting the stand of the company’s newly acquired Sikorsky helicopter unit.
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DUBAI: Bell validates speed prediction for 525 Relentless
Bell Helicopter is making continued progress with its developmental 525 Relentless rotorcraft, having now reached its predicted not-to-exceed speed (Vne) of 165kt (305km/h).
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DUBAI: Enhanced safety discussion a goal for IFALPA
The International Federation of Airline Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) is keen to strike up a conversation about safety with Middle East airlines.
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DUBAI: Kawasaki talks up its aerospace portfolio
Plans by Japan to loosen export controls for defence equipment have prompted Japanese firm Kawasaki to make its first appearance at the Dubai air show.
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DUBAI: Emirates to show off first high-density A380
Middle Eastern operator Emirates is set to show off the first of its Airbus A380s to be fitted in a higher-density 615-seat configuration.
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DUBAI: ISR assets top air force wish lists
You might think that more combat aircraft would top the wish lists of most air force chiefs if they were granted bigger procurement budgets, but in fact, most would buy additional intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and command-and-control capabilities instead of extra fighter jets.
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ANALYSIS: Focus turns to infrastructure in Gulf business aviation
Business aviation in the Gulf is on a new trajectory. At the turn of the decade, the emphasis was very much on the charter market with a flurry of ambitious start-ups and management companies setting up shop alongside early adopters such as Boeing Business Jet operator Royal Jet in Abu ...