All Air Transport articles – Page 240
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NewsSAS impairs older fleet as it pushes back Airbus deliveries
SAS has pushed back deliveries of two Airbus A350-900s and eight A320neos, which will reduce the Scandinavian operator’s capital expenditure for 2021-24. But the company insists it is “still committed” to achieving an all-Airbus fleet by 2023, to reduce fuel consumption and maintenance costs. “We have made progress on our ...
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NewsUnion warns Boeing may seek concessions amid 787 production review
The union representing Boeing’s Washington state workforce has warned members that the airframer may seek to renegotiate contract terms as it considers closing one of two 787 production facilities.
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In depthBAE prepares to roll out new flight-control and energy-management systems
BAE Systems is developing a new class of flight-control and energy-management systems for the burgeoning hybrid-electric and all-electric aircraft segments.
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NewsSAA restructuring team sifts through unsolicited investor approaches
More than 10 unsolicited approaches expressing interest in South African Airways have been received from potential investors and partners. The South African government’s department of public enterprises states that the approaches concern SAA and its subsidiaries Mango Airlines, SAA Technical, and catering arm Air Chefs. “[We have] been busy assessing ...
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NewsSingapore lifts quarantine requirements on Brunei and New Zealand
Singapore will allow entry from Brunei and New Zealand starting 1 September – subject to Covid-19 testing – in a move applauded by the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group and trade associations. Travellers from both countries will be exempt from a 14-day quarantine and instead undergo Covid-19 testing at the airport ...
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NewsUkrainian 737 recorders indicate crew survived initial missile strike
Flight recorders from the Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737-800 shot down over Tehran captured 19s of information after the first missile strike, and revealed discussions in the cockpit on the state of the stricken aircraft. Both the cockpit-voice and flight-data recorder were cut off after 19s and did not register ...
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NewsAerion lands ‘multi-million’ investment from state of Florida
Aerion Supersonic has received a “multi-million” dollar investment from Florida’s aerospace development agency for the purpose of supporting Aerion’s plan to relocate to Florida.
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NewsRolls-Royce deepens partnership with Reaction Engines on cooling technology
A recent surge of interest in multi-Mach propulsion projects from Rolls-Royce is followed today by another technical partnership – which sees the aero-engine manufacturer deepen its partnership with Reaction Engines and its radical cooling technology.
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NewsFastjet shareholder provisionally agrees financial support
African budget operator Fastjet Group has obtained a commitment from its main shareholder, Solenta Aviation Holdings, to underwrite a capital raise of at least $1.5 million, providing the company with much-needed funding. Fastjet Group has been struggling with dwindling cash resources as it copes with flight restrictions in Zimbabwe and ...
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NewsFirst German armed forces A350 nears certification and delivery
Germany’s government has unveiled the first of three Airbus A350-900s which have been configured for the special air mission wing of the ministry of defence. The aircraft – designated 10+03, and the first of the type not destined for commercial service – has undergone modification at the Lufthansa Technik facility ...
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OpinionReturning to the cockpit is not without risk, but it is a manageable one
While many pilots believe they are born aviators, prolonged downtime means refresher training is essential before recommencing flight operations.
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NewsVueling revises go-around training after Birmingham approach incident
Spanish carrier Vueling has amended simulator training to include high-energy approaches and go-arounds, after investigators probed an Airbus A320 incident at Birmingham which involved two aborted approaches and triggering of angle-of-attack protection. The crew had struggled to reduce the aircraft’s speed after commencing the final stages of the area navigation ...
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NewsIran ATR 72 suffered tail-strike after dual input during flare
Iranian investigators have disclosed that the captain of a landing Iran Air ATR 72-600 intervened to reduce descent rate during the flare, resulting in dual control inputs, but could not avert a hard touchdown. In the moments before the initial touchdown the aircraft was probably subjected to a downdraft, says ...
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NewsAir Baltic pushes back A220 delivery schedule
Latvian carrier Air Baltic is rescheduling the delivery of its remaining Airbus A220-300 fleet, aiming to complete their introduction by early 2024. The airline, which has taken 22 of its 50 ordered A220s, says it has reached an agreement with the airframer to rejig the delivery schedule for the outstanding ...
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NewsBoeing scores Max win with two-jet order from Warsaw’s Enter Air
Polish charter carrier Enter Air has ordered two additional Boeing 737 Max 8s and taken options to buy another two of the jets, marking a rare sales win for Boeing’s and its still-grounded Max.
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NewsIcelandair options broaden as crew duty schedules shift closer to limits
Icelandair’s new collective agreements with aircrew means pilots and flight attendants will work closer to theoretical maximum limits, and enable the airline to explore new network prospects. International regulations restrict pilots and cabin crew from operating more than 900 block hours per year. Icelandair says that, given the structure of ...
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NewsIcelandair: Keflavik hub stands to benefit as non-stop competitors retreat
Icelandair Group has warned that if its operation collapsed, the Reykjavik Keflavik hub would take years to rebuild and, as a result, would cause substantial damage to the country’s economy. The company, which is preparing a $150 million share issue, has outlined the bleak consequences of receivership to potential investors ...
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NewsIcelandair expects four-year recovery as it revises share issue
Icelandair Group expects to start its recovery ramp-up in the second quarter of 2021, but its conservative approach will not return the operator to pre-crisis levels until 2024. The company has detailed its position to potential investors as it prepares for a share offering intended to raise IcKr20 billion ($148 ...
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NewsSpirit Aero may need more cash, with $920m in acquisitions looming: analysts
The pace at which Spirit AeroSystems has been burning through cash has left some analysts questioning if the company will be able to close two acquisitions as planned, and whether it might need additional funding.
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NewsPalestinian Airlines offers Fokker 50 fleet for sale
Palestinian Airlines has put up for sale its pair of Fokker 50 turboprops, but insists its operation is not closing down. The carrier commenced operations in mid-1997 with pilgrim transport to Jeddah. It subsequently established its base at Gaza airport which opened the following year, but Israeli forces destroyed the ...