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Interjet Seeks Russian Help To Restore Superjet Fleet

New management at the Mexican airline has decided to concentrate on repairing its existing fleet of SSJ100s.

Creditors Reach Deal To Sell Avianca Brasil’s Assets

A plan to settle the debts of the bankrupt Brazilian airline calls for its partition into seven pieces.

Royal Navy’s New Crowsnest Completes First Flight

The Royal Navy's successor to the Sea King in the airborne early warning role has begun flight tests, with a view to entering service in 2020.

UAC Undergoes Management Shuffle Ahead of Reorganization

Plans call for a former Trade Ministry official to run the United Aircraft Corporation's new civil aviation division.

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GE Launches Asset Transfer System for Airlines and Lessors

AirVault ATS aims to simplify the process of sharing information.

OPIC Extends $200 Million to Brazil’s Azul for GE Engine Care

The Brazilian airline becomes the first in the world to obtain OPIC financing.

Boeing to Cut 737 Rate as Grounding Takes Still Heavier Toll

Muilenburg cites the need to prioritize more resources toward 737 Max software certification.

Ethiopian Max Pilots Followed Boeing Emergency Procedures

Investigative authorities deny that a foreign object caused AOA sensor damage.

Russian Mi-26T2V Completes Preliminary Flight Tests

Upgraded variant of Mi-26 features improved avionics, communications, and defensive systems.

Airbus Sales Gain Momentum in March

The European OEM’s net order tally for 2019 remains negative in spite of a stream of new orders in March.

Airbus Updating A320 Software to Prioritize Stall Warning

A 2015 incident involving a Virgin Australia narrowbody prompts changes to the A320’s flight control systems.

Airbus Updating A320 Flight Warning Software

A 2015 incident involving a Virgin Australia narrowbody prompts changes to the A320’s flight control systems.

U.S. Senate Probes 737 Max Whistleblower Claims

Senate Commerce Committee asks for accounting of the FAA’s evaluation of the Max’s MCAS.

MRO Investment Heats Up in Southeast Asia

Malaysia’s Sapura Technics to become the latest market entrant in July.

Maintenance and Modifications

Adria Airways Abandons Plan To Re-fleet with Superjets

The Slovenian airline last year signed an MOU with Sukhoi for the long-term lease of 15 SSJ100s.

Two VTOL Platforms To Compete for Shadow Replacement

The U.S. Army wants to replace its Shadow tactical unmanned air systems, and has narrowed the search to two runway-independent proposals.

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Flyadeal Eyes International Flights as It Ponders Max 8

The Saudi low-fare airline remains uncertain about Boeing Max deliveries as the manufacturer works on a software update.

Boeing Confirms Delay to Max Software Update

The FAA remains unconvinced that the manufacturer has addressed all its concerns over changes to the Max flight control system.

Japan Airlines Restructuring Sees Return to Seattle

The Japanese flag carrier’s tax exemption arising from bankruptcy has just ended.

Low-cost Airline Segment Keeps Driving European Growth

Discount carriers continue to excel in Europe while business aviation and all-cargo lose market share.

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