Content Archive: December 2018

Maintenance and Modifications

SmartJets, VIP Completions Move To New Quarters at FLL

The space can accommodate the latest generation of ultra-long-range aircraft.
Aircraft

Cirrus Vision Jet Makes First Regional Landing at MEBAA

Small aircraft like Cirrus's Vision Jet could prove useful in the Gulf region.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

eVTOL: The $30 Billion Lottery

Many questions remain about the scope and viability of the emerging vertical takeoff and landing aircraft market.

Meteor Goes ‘Live’ on Typhoon as ‘Blackjacks’ Head for Venezuela

RAF Typhoons are now operational in the air defense mission with the Meteor missile. The first "live" launch intercepted Russian Tu-160 strategic bombers
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Airlines

AirAsia’s Vietnamese Venture Set for August Launch

Vietnam's latest low-fare entrant would fly at least five Airbus A320s.
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FAA Awaits Permanent Head But Still in Experienced Hands

Dickson has surfaced as a primary candidate, but Elwell continues to steer agency.
Airlines

IATA Upbeat on Airlines’ Profitability in 2019

The association again trims its 2018 airline profit forecast on higher than anticipated costs.
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Aircraft

Indian Navy Embarks on Quest for Fighters for Indigenous Carrier

The Indian Navy has plans to field at least two indigenous aircraft carriers, and would like to populate their decks with home-grown fighters
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Engines

MHI Aero Engines Completes Its First PW1200G

The initial Japanese-build geared turbofan has passed Pratt & Whitney’s production acceptance test.
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Airlines

Avianca Brasil Files for Bankruptcy

Brazil’s fourth largest airline opts to fight lessors’ attempts to repossess aircraft.
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