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Bombardier and NetJets Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway company, marked a significant milestone with the imminent entry-into-service of the new Challenger 650 aircraft at the 2015 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) conference and exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada. The custom-built Signature Series(TM) Challenger 650 business jet will also mark Bombardier&
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Honeywell Aerospace's new Weather on Board for FlySmart with Airbus service will be available to airlines later this year, providing real-time weather information to pilots during flights. This innovative service, delivered through an iOS or Windows app, aims to reduce fuel costs for airlines, increase safety and comfort
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The International Airlines Group (IAG) has further solidified its relationship with Airbus by firming up orders for 19 additional widebody and single-aisle aircraft. This latest agreement brings the total number of Airbus aircraft on order to nearly 470. The orders include two A330-200s for Iberia, two A330-300s for Aer Lingus,
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IndiGo, India's largest airline, has extended its long-term avionics maintenance agreement with Thales Group of France, covering up to 250 aircraft, including the new A320neo variant. The contract comes as the airline continues to prioritize affordable travel with on-time performance. This strategic partnership is crucial for IndiGo'
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China's ambition to become a major player in the global aviation industry took a significant step forward as the country's first domestically designed and built passenger jet, the C919, rolled off the assembly line in Shanghai. This achievement has huge symbolic value for the Communist party,
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European airlines are racing to install wireless internet on their aircraft, driven by passenger expectations and the need to compete with Middle Eastern carriers on customer comfort and service. Air France-KLM, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic are among the European carriers planning to offer WiFi services as the technology becomes
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Air Force officials are preparing to announce the contract for a new long-range strike bomber, which could be worth up to $80 billion and is seen as a major opportunity for Boeing and its rival, Lockheed Martin. Meanwhile, the aerospace giant's commercial business is expected to see growth
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A recent flurry of activities has grabbed the attention of the metro Atlanta community. A new Airbus model recently visited Delta's Atlanta headquarters, marking a significant event for the airline industry. Meanwhile, the Harlem Globetrotters is relocating its headquarters to Peachtree Corners, bringing a fresh wave of entertainment
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Lufthansa Technik's state-of-the-art maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, has officially commenced operations with its first overhaul line on time. Established in just 11 months after ground-breaking in August 2014, the facility is FAA Part 145 and EASA Part 145 approved, catering to initial
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British Airways has announced that it will be modifying its Airbus A320 planes to reduce the high-pitched whining noise that has been disturbing residents in Kent and Sussex. The move comes after a long campaign by Tunbridge Wells MP Greg Clark, who is also lobbying EasyJet to follow suit. The
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International Airfinance Corporation (IAFC) has announced the appointment of Quantum Investment Bank Ltd and Palma Capital Limited as exclusive arrangers for Saudi Arabian Airlines' (SAUDIA) largest aircraft leasing deal in history. The deal involves arranging debt and equity financing to acquire 30 Airbus A320-200 and 20 Airbus A330-300 aircraft,
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At this week's Paris Air Show, GE Aviation and its joint venture companies announced more than $19 billion in orders and commitments for their engines and services. The orders and commitments include close to 1,000 GE and CFM engines, as well as OnPoint solution agreements for engine
