Lufthansa Group, Cathay Pacific to codeshare

Lufthansa Group has signed a codeshare agreement with Hong Kong-based oneworld member Cathay Pacific Airways, beginning April 26, as the German carrier follows through on its expansion strategy to partner with non-Star Alliance members.

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Bombardier completes CS100 flight between London City, New York JFK

Bombardier capped a series of CS100 tests at London City Airport (LCY) with a nonstop transatlantic flight to New York JFK on March 25, demonstrating the range capability of the smallest CSeries airliner from the airport closest to central London.

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Embraer moves into major certification phase of E190-E2 flight testing

Embraer said it has completed the aerodynamic freeze of the E190-E2 and is moving to the major certification portion of the next-generation E-Jet’s flight testing program.

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SAS raises $75 million from Heathrow slot sale

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has sold two pairs of London Heathrow slots to an undisclosed buyer, raising $75 million from the transaction.

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EU and South Asia launch civil aviation partnership

The European Union (EU) and eight South Asian states have started a four-year civil aviation cooperation, aimed at improving safety and strengthening technical ties.

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China Southern confirms stake sale to American Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines pilots ratify labor agreement
Rolls-Royce unveils new maintenance system
BOC Aviation posts $418 million net profit for 2016
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Russia requests 747 autopilot changes after Bishkek crash

Pilot error, controller oversight shortcomings and a potentially confusing or potentially dangerous autopilot mode are key takeaways from a preliminary report on the crash of an ACT Airlines Boeing 747-400 freighter crash following an error prone instrument approach to the Manas International Airport in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on the morning of Jan. 16.

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