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Commercial

DAE Capital closes eight leasing deals in 3Q; continues rapid expansion
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise’s (DAE) leasing arm, DAE Capital, completed eight leasing transactions in 3Q 2018 and closed an $800 million revolving loan facility during the quarter, the parent company said in a review of the period Oct. 11.
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Lockheed lands low-profile launch customer for LM-100J
Pallas Aviation, a company apparently so low profile it lacks a website, will be launch operator of Lockheed Martin's LM-100J civilian airlifter in 2019, says Lockheed. Pallas will "provide operational control of two LM-100J aircraft requiring heavy-lift/oversized cargo capability into and out of unconventional airports and remote locations," Lockheed says in a media release.
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NBAA: Business jet designs that changed the industry
An eclectic mix of machinery has fought for a share of the corporate jet market over the last six decades. We identify 18 aircraft that have made, defined or changed business aviation, with delivery data from Flight Fleets Analyzer.
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Aviastar completes fuselage panels for first serial MC-21
Russian aerospace specialist Aviastar has completed production of a set of fuselage panels destined for the first serial Irkut MC-21. Several other structures are undergoing manufacture at the Ulyanovsk-based plant, including those for the auxiliary power unit section.
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Airlines

Air India Express 737 suffers belly gash after striking wall
An Air India Express Boeing 737-800 was diverted to Mumbai Chhtrapati Shivaji International airport after one of its wheels hit the boundary wall of Tiruchirappalli International Airport on 12 October at 01:18 local time.
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Delta unveils first A220 routes; four set for all-A220 service
Delta Air Lines will debut its Airbus A220-100s on flights to Boston Logan International (BOS) and Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) out of its New York LaGuardia (LGA) hub starting Jan. 31, 2019. The Atlanta-based carrier will steadily roll the newest narrowbodies out on other US domestic large-hub-to-large-hub routes throughout the summer.
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PICTURES: SpiceJet gets its first Boeing 737 Max 8
SpiceJet has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max 8, and anticipates significant fuel savings from the type. The aircraft is registered VT-MAX, and the low-cost carrier intends to use the narrowbody type to expand and standardise its fleet. At the same time, it expects fuel costs to be reduced by $1.5 million a year per aircraft.
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SIA debuts A350-900ULR on Singapore-New York world’s longest route
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has relaunched the nonstop Singapore (SIN)-New York Newark service, the world’s longest commercial flight, with its Airbus A350-900 ultra-long-range (ULR) aircraft. According to SIA, the flight, SQ 22, departed Changi International Airport on Oct. 11 at 23:37 hrs. (SIN time) and arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport a day later, at 05:29 hrs. (US Eastern time).
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European pilot group demands Ryanair reverse base closures
European pilots are calling for Irish LCC Ryanair to reverse its decision to close bases in Eindhoven in the Netherlands and Bremen in Germany, as well as to reduce the number of aircraft based at Niederrhein in Germany in order to ensure progress in talks with unions.
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Lufthansa’s CityLine to begin Airbus A319 operations in 2019
Lufthansa Group is making another shift to its regional airline portfolio by transferring its Airbus A319s from Lufthansa mainline to Lufthansa CityLine, starting in 2019. The move became possible after Lufthansa CityLine and pilot union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) agreed on new labor conditions for their approximately 650 pilots, which is securing a new aircraft type at the regional carrier.
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TUI in talks with German Intro Aviation Group to sell Corsair
TUI Group has confirmed is in talks with German airline investment group Intro Aviation to sell French leisure airline Corsair International.
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Alitalia unions urge development of long-haul network
Italian unions have welcomed progress on the future of Alitalia and called for attention to be focused on developing the carrier’s long-haul network, particularly flights to the US. Alitalia had been squeezed in its home market by fast-growing LCCs and declared bankruptcy in May 2017, kicking off a long-drawn out sale process that is still unresolved, with an Oct. 31 sale deadline looming.
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CEO: AirBaltic A220-300 delivers higher-than-expected fuel savings
AirBaltic CEO Martin Gauss told ATW the Airbus A220-300 (former Bombardier CS300) has so far delivered higher-than-expected fuel savings. In addition, the launch operator has overcome many technical issues with the aircraft. The Latvian national carrier, which started scheduled services with the type in December 2016, has operated enough flights to see what the aircraft can do.
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OPINION: Alliance power-play as Al Baker vents his frustrations
Irritations with partner airlines have prompted Qatar Airwaysgroup chief executive Akbar Al Baker to question the value of being in a global alliance. Frustrated by what he sees as obstructive behaviour by Oneworld partners American Airlinesand Qantas, he is threatening to withdraw the carrier unless things change.
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Alaska to cut 100 management staff: reports
Alaska Airlines plans to cut about 100 jobs as part of a management shakeup that comes as the carrier seeks to reverse its downward-trending financial results, according to reports.
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UK carrier Cello Aviation ceases trading
UK carrier Cello Aviation has ceased trading with immediate effect. The company was based at Birmingham and, according to the UK Civil Aviation Authority, operated a small fleet including a Boeing 737-300 and a BAE Systems Avro RJ100.
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EasyJet faces another take-off calculation probe
UK investigators are probing a recent EasyJet Airbus A319 departure from London Gatwick, after suspecting a take-off calculation error. The aircraft (OE-LQE) had taken off from Gatwick bound for Seville in Spain on 30 September.
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Airports

Malta International Airport welcomes over 700,000 passengers, again
Malta Airport’s growth continues, witnessing in excess of 700,000 passengers through its terminals for the third consecutive month. With 706,814 passenger movements recorded, September 2018 was yet another very busy month in what is proving to be a record-setting summer for Malta International Airport.
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Los Angeles airports leading the way to cutting emissions
For the third year in a row, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) have been recognised as a leader in reducing carbon emissions. Both Los Angeles International (LAX) and Van Nuys general aviation (VNY) airports have been recognised as carbon-accredited at the Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) annual conference.
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Gatwick welcomes world’s first commercial flight using next-gen fuel
London Gatwick has recorded the busiest September in its history, with 4.5 million passengers travelling through, and as passenger numbers continue to rise, Gatwick was also recognised by the Carbon Trust for its significant carbon footprint reduction last year.
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Military

Worldwide F-35 fleet grounded temporarily for inspections related to crash
The worldwide fleet of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft was grounded for inspections after a problem with the aircraft’s engine fuel tube was discovered, which is believed to be related to the first crash of the stealth fighter a few weeks ago.
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PICTURES: Tyndall Air Force Base suffers severe damage from Hurricane Michael
Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida, home to a Lockheed Martin F-22 training wing and a number of Boeing QF-16 target drones, suffered major damage when Hurricane Michael slammed into the military installation as a Category 4 storm with winds in excess of 130kt (241km/h).
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Aeralis launches funding effort for 'modular' military trainer
A start-up behind a “modular” family of military jet trainers it plans to build in the UK has until the end of November to raise £1 million ($1.3 million) through crowdfunding to design a concept fuselage demonstrator in time for September’s DSEI defence show in London.
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Aviation Quote

Bite into my wing and don't say anything but '2,' 'bingo,' and 'Lead, you're on fire.'

— Briefing to a novice USAF wingman: stay close, acknowledge channel changes, tell me when you're out of gas and let me know if there is something wrong with my aircraft. Otherwise, shut up.

- Anonymous