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AnalysisANALYSIS: The biggest LCCs by traffic, revenue and profit
Traffic and profitability among the fast-developing low-fares sector continued to grow apace in 2013, as the latest annual Airline Business/Flightglobal low-cost carrier survey shows passengers for the 75 biggest players topping 800 million and profits among leading operators jumping 50%.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Why small is beautiful in freighter conversions
Depending on which end of the market you are looking at, the freighter conversion sector is going full throttle or resembling a graveyard. While Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) is straining to meet its backlog of Boeing 737 and MD-80 conversion orders and is preparing for the next types to come into ...
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NewsFAA should re-evaluate risk on lithium ion batteries: NTSB
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) should re-evaluate the risk of internal short circuits within permanently installed lithium-ion batteries on commercial aircraft, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says in new recommendations released on 22 May.
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NewsAir Canada's 787 dream begins
The Dreamliner era has begun at Air Canada with the arrival of its first Boeing 787-8 (registered C-GHPQ) at Toronto-Pearson International airport on 18 May.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: All-business bounces back
Question marks have hung over the viability of all-premium long-haul services since Eos, Maxjet and Silverjet all collapsed in the latter half of last decade. But Qatar Airways’ deployment from 15 May of a 40-seat Airbus A319 on its of its six Doha-London Heathrow frequencies is a sign of renewed ...
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Airbus Helicopters sees big growth in leasing, finance options
Airbus Helicopters has observed increasing interest from leasing firms and the finance in the large helicopter market.
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NewsPICTURE: Bombardier reveals first American CRJ900
Bombardier introduced the first Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen in American Airlines colours at an event at Dallas/Fort Worth International airport on 20 May.
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Alaska plans new Mexico flights from Portland
Alaska Airlines is seeking approval for new flights from Portland International airport to Puerto Vallarta and San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, from November.
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NewsUnited begins regional refleeting with E175 introduction
United Airlines has launched service on its new Embraer 175 aircraft, beginning a long-awaited programme to upgrade its regional fleet to 76-seat dual-class aircraft.
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NewsAmedeo to grow A380 portfolio and become type’s primary lesssor
Amedeo expects to establish itself as the primary leasing specialist for Airbus A380s and will look to expand its portfolio through the acquisition of second-hand aircraft as their initial lease terms expire.
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NewsPICTURES: Air Canada receives first 787
Air Canada has received its first Boeing 787 aircraft – the -8 variant – on 18 May.
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NewsElbit to support USMC Cobra upgrade
Elbit Systems of America has been awarded contracts worth a combined $20.1 million to support the upgrade of Bell AH-1W Cobra attack helicopters for the US Marine Corps.
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Amedeo sees potential for A380 cargo conversions
A380 leasing specialist Amedeo believes an A380 passenger-to-freighter [PTF] conversion could be developed a decade from now, and it may use an internal lift system for loading containers to each deck rather than conventional maindeck doors.
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NewsRe-launched Eastern Air Lines orders up to 20 737s
Miami-based start-up Eastern Air Lines Group has signed an “initial” order for 10 Boeing 737-800s and with purchase rights for 10 more 737 Max 8 in a deal with potential combined value of $1.95 billion at list prices.
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AUVSI: Army pushes for Gray Eagle upgrade
With only two years of production left for the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-1C Gray Eagle, the US Army is pushing to add an extended range variant to the production line in fiscal year 2015.
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Republic puts off decision on CSeries order
Republic Airlines has put off making a decision on its order for 40 Bombardier CSeries aircraft for the time being, says chief executive Bryan Bedford.
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NewsAUVSI: Sikorsky eyes new applications for Matrix technology
Sikorsky is continuing its test and evaluation activities under the Matrix programme using its SARA S-76B demonstrator as the helicopter manufacturer looks for further commercial applications of its unmanned technology.
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NewsAUVSI: US Navy gives due regard to Triton radar upgrade
The US Navy is developing specifications for a due regard radar that could replace the system dropped from the Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton last year, says Capt Jim Hoke.
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AUVSI: AeroVironment pushes UAVs into new markets
After a decade of rapid growth fuelled by war spending, AeroVironment is busy creating markets for new applications of a portfolio of unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) spanning from hand-launched models to atmospheric satellites.