North America – Page 463
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News
USAF returns mothballed Raptor to fleet
The US Air Force has taken a Lockheed Martin F-22 out of storage and plans to return the Raptor to flying status by the end of this year, a USAF source has confirmed to FlightGlobal.
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New England Patriots acquire two 767s
American football team New England Patriots has acquired two former American Airlines Boeing 767-300ERs for travel to out-of-town games, Flight Fleets Analyzer shows.
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United to join Alaska at Seattle's Paine Field
United Airlines will add service to Paine Field-Snohomish County airport near Seattle in 2018, joining Alaska Airlines in returning commercial air service to the airport.
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Business aircraft flying grows on back of bullish charter market
Business aircraft flight activity in North America continued its resurgence during the first six months of 2017, with the charter and fractional ownership segments making the greatest gains.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Steve Barker, Specialist Services Manager
Steve Barker is specialist services manager for global flight support company Flightworx
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NewsDelta breaks ground on $4bn New York LaGuardia terminal
Delta Air Lines has broken ground on the $4 billion redevelopment of its terminals at New York LaGuardia airport, its largest airport investment ever.
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New Kratos UAV will enter production this year
A secret unmanned air vehicle (UAV) from Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is expected to move into production by the end of this business quarter, Kratos’ chief executive says this week.
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NewsWilliams gains approvals for latest FJ44 engine variant
Williams International has received type and production certification from US and European regulators for the latest variant of its FJ44-4 engine, which powers the in-development Pilatus PC-24 superlight business jet.
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NewsPiper records second quarter hike in deliveries and revenues
Piper Aircraft has recorded a 30% increase in deliveries of its business and general aviation aircraft family for the second quarter of 2017, thanks to strong performance from the single-engined Archer and M600, and its recent decision to adopt a build-to-order strategy for its nine-strong line-up.
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NewsGreenpoint hands over VIP-configured 777-200LR
US completions company Greenpoint Technologies has delivered a VIP-configured Boeing 777-200LR to luxury tour operator Crystal Cruises.
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A321 freighter conversion proposed by US venture
Modification specialist Precision Aircraft Solutions is to offer a freight conversion programme for Airbus A321s, becoming the latest firm to propose a cargo option for the twinjet.
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American plans to launch new Beijing flight in November
American Airlines plans to launch its new flight to Beijing from Los Angeles in November, after securing economically viable slots at the Chinese airport.
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US Air Force awards Air Force One replacement contract
The US Air Force awarded Boeing a contract for two 747s, previously slated for the now defunct Russian carrier Transaero, that will be converted into the new Air Force One aircraft.
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AFRL funds demonstration for extended range Desert Hawk
The US Air Force Research Laboratory is funding advanced technologies for Lockheed Martin’s Desert Hawk Extended Endurance and Range (DH EER) unmanned air vehicle, including upgrades that will allow maritime operations.
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USAF set aside requirements for OA-X experiment
Four platforms are flying this week at Holloman AFB, New Mexico for the US Air Force’s light attack OA-X experiment, but the makeup of those aircraft might have turned out differently had more contractors sent in bids for the demonstration.
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Next Marine One helicopter achieves first flight
Lockheed-Sikorsky’s VH-92A, the Marine One configured S-92 that will replace the US president’s current helicopter, achieved first flight late last month.
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Air Lease not considering airline portfolio deals
Air Lease does not plan on buying any airline-owned aircraft portfolios, citing concentration risk concerns.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Gulfstream has JSTARS in its eyes
Gulfstream has its sights set on a pair of US Air Force special mission aircraft opportunities with the G550, which could provide it with secure revenue for decades to come.
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ALC looks to accelerate Boeing deliveries as Airbus delays mount
Air Lease is looking to accelerate some of its Boeing deliveries to offset delays to certain Airbus aircraft in 2018, as it questions the stability of both airframers' supply chains.
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US Navy searching for new supersonic aerial target
The US Navy is searching for a new supersonic aerial target to replace its dwindling inventory of AQM-37s, the latest supersonic target effort following the service’s cancellation of the Multi-Stage Supersonic Target (MSST) GQM-173.