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Airline BusinessAnd then there were none: Jetstar Japan divestment is final nail in coffin for Qantas’ heady Asia expansion
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In depthEmbraer, Mahindra plan India MRO for C-390 bid
Embraer and Mahindra Group will establish a maintenance, repair and overhaul capability in India should the C-390 tactical transport win the Indian air force’s Medium Transport Aircraft requirement for 60-80 airlifters to replace aging Antonov An-32s and Ilyushin Il-76s.
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AnalysisHow Rolls-Royce is looking beyond the engine
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NewsFAA faces pressure to scrutinise Boeing’s Renton 737 production line
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