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Britten-Norman Expands Manufacturing Footprint

UK's aircraft manufacturer is keen to grow its upgrades and modifications business, while new aircraft manufacturing continues at a low level.

February 21, 2019

Thailand Accelerates Push To Regain FAA Category 1 Rating

The most recent FAA review raises 26 “issues” with Thai safety practices and oversight.

Regulations and Government

February 21, 2019

Asia-Pacific Ripe for OEMs’ Burgeoning Services Business

Boeing’s Keskar characterizes MRO and related services as more competitive than aircraft sales.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 21, 2019

Italian Navy Begins Operating M-40 Target Drone

Leonardo's target drone portfolio has expanded with the introduction of the M-40, which recently entered operational service

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

February 21, 2019

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Lockheed Martin Offers F-21 to India

The company is expecting India to release a request for information, at which time it will offer the aircraft as a multi-role fighter

February 20, 2019

First Aircraft Delivered To Italian Flight School

Leonrado and the Italian air force have established a flight school to offer advanced fighter training to international customers

February 20, 2019

Russia Finds Indian Suppliers for Light Utility Helicopter

The Army and Air Force are expected to sign deals with Russian Helicopters later this month.

February 20, 2019

Southwest Airlines Launches Probe into Flight Disruptions

An unusual number of maintenance-related flight cancellations and delays continue to dog the U.S. low-fare carrier.

February 20, 2019

Avianca Hangs On as Brazil's Air Transport Market Heats Up

Fleet repossession involving Brazil’s fourth-largest carrier threatens travel chaos.

February 20, 2019

Air France-KLM To Launch Medium-Haul Tender This Year

The Franco-Dutch airline group will allow leases to expire on three A380s by 2021.

February 20, 2019

Indian Air Transport Growth Threatened by Pilot, Slot Shortages

CAPA-Centre for Aviation estimates a 15- to 20-percent shortfall of captains in India.

February 19, 2019

India Requests Additional MiG-29 Fighters

India is seeking to acquire first-generation MiG-29s as a means of replenishing its fighter fleet at low cost.

February 19, 2019

USAF Ospreys To Receive Silent Knight Radar

The Air Force's CV-22 Osprey is the latest type to receive Raytheon's Silent Knight radar, which adds several new features.

February 19, 2019

CityJet, Russians Differ on Reasons for Superjet Shuffle

The Irish carrier disputes Sukhoi’s claims of changes to its business model or ‘ongoing discussions’ over the fleet.

February 19, 2019

Air France-KLM Strengthens Group Structure

A new governance structure includes the reappointment of Pieter Elbers as CEO of KLM.

February 19, 2019

Lawmakers Rebuff Bid To Cap UK Fights to Europe Post-Brexit

The European Commission had sought to freeze UK airline capacity at this year’s levels and prohibit code sharing.

February 18, 2019

Tunisair’s Outlook Brightens Amid Restructuring Exercise

The Tunisian flag carrier sees modest growth despite geopolitical difficulties.

February 18, 2019

Leonardo Opens New RUAS Facility In Italy

Leonardo's new Pisa plant will build the AWHERO RUAS.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

February 15, 2019

UK MoD Commits To New Tech, Including Swarming Drones

The UK has committed to a range of high-tech programs including the acquisition of swarming drones an adjunct to manned aircraft.

February 14, 2019

Etihad Restructures Airbus, Boeing Widebody Orders

The Abu Dhabi-based airline tempers its ambitions to compete globally with high-powered Gulf neighbors.

February 14, 2019

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