All Air Transport articles – Page 85
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NewsCFM’s RISE demonstrator moving from ‘paper engine into real parts and real tests’
CFM International has begun manufacturing parts for its first RISE open-fan demonstrator as it ramps up component testing for the new powerplant.
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NewsAirbus outlines parallel paths for A320 replacement and hydrogen power
Airbus has delivered a strong indication that the airframer will seek to replace its A320neo family with a “relatively conventional” design in the mid-2030s, in parallel with the possible introduction of a hydrogen-powered aircraft in the same timeframe.
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NewsPoland’s LOT names new chief executive
Polish flag-carrier LOT has been appointed Michal Fijol as the new president and chief executive of the airline. LOT has confirmed Fijol’s appointment to the top role and adds that chief financial officer Pawel Rozkrut is leaving his post. Fijol has been serving as the carrier’s chief commercial officer for ...
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InterviewArcher’s electric air taxi Midnight is ‘going to be safe’: Billy Nolen
Former FAA administrator Billy Nolen on joining Archer as the California start-up pushes to certify its in-development “Midnight” aircraft.
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NewsWalsh slams ‘unacceptable’ engine durability issues and flags airline frustration
IATA director general Willie Walsh says he has been shocked by the durability levels of current-generation engines, which are “way, way lower than anything I have experienced in my career.”
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InterviewWhy Airbus chief Faury is staying positive, despite current supply chain crunch
With new programmes, new agreements, and progress towards a fundamentally new era for aviation, chief executive Guillaume Faury is hardly likely to let Airbus slip quietly back onto the Le Bourget stage – four years after the last Paris show – even as a creaking supply chain is frustrating the aerospace giant’s efforts to regain its momentum.
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NewsSAS gives investors more time to prepare equity-injection bids
Scandinavian carrier SAS has revised its timeline for equity solicitation, extending the deadlines for investors by four weeks. SAS, which is restructuring under US Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, also states that it aims to complete its court-supervised processes around the end of this year. The airline is looking to raise ...
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NewsUS House committee approves bill to hike pilot retirement age to 67
A US lawmaking committee has approved a measure that would increase the USA’s mandatory airline-pilot retirement age, spurring criticism from pilot unions and praise from regional airlines.
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NewsFAA requires ‘secondary’ cockpit barriers in new jets
The US Federal Aviation Administration has finalised a rule requiring new passenger aircraft have “secondary” cockpit barriers, a measure intended to better prevent passengers from storming the cockpit.
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NewsFlat-bulkhead 737-800 converted to freighter by US specialist
US modification specialist Aeronautical Engineers has converted a Boeing 737-800 – one with a flat aft pressure bulkhead – into a freighter, its first adaptation of the variant manufactured with this feature. The aircraft, serial number 30146, was originally delivered to Garuda Indonesia in 2010. Aeronautical Engineers claims it is ...
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NewsKenya Airways losses under scrutiny by parliamentary committees
Kenya’s parliament has been questioning Kenya Airways and the country’s transport ministry over concerns regarding the flag-carrier’s financial position. The senate standing committee on trade, industrialisation and tourism met on 13 June to discuss the operational and financial status of the carrier, and understand whether steps were being taken to ...
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NewsTecnam pauses P-Volt on battery concerns
Italian airframer Tecnam has paused development of its all-electric P-Volt aircraft citing a lack of certainty around improvements in battery performance to deliver a “viable” product.
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NewsArcher Aviation confirms hiring former FAA leader Billy Nolen as chief safety officer
Electric air taxi start-up Archer Aviation confirms it has hired Billy Nolen as its chief safety officer, news coming less than a week after he resigned from his position as acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.
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NewsBoeing backlog jumps in May with 737 Max and 787 orders
Though Boeing continues reporting order cancellations, the manufacturer padded its backlog in May with another 69 aircraft, including with 10 newly ordered 787s, reflecting an ongoing post-pandemic recovery.
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NewsOptimistic Finnair lifts full-year profit forecast
Finnair has hiked its full-year financial outlook, forecasting a comparable operating profit that will match – or even exceed – the immediate pre-crisis level. It had previously signalled that its comparable operating profit would not reach the €163 million of 2019. Finnair has lifted its guidance because travel demand is ...
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NewsMiddle East’s Texel Air sets up Auckland-based cargo carrier
Middle Eastern freight operator Texel Air is to establish a Pacific region sister carrier, which will be based at Auckland in New Zealand. Texel Air is located in Bahrain and uses a fleet comprising several variants of Boeing 737 freighter: two 737-800s, two 737-700s and a 737-300. It states that ...
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NewsBritten-Norman confirms relocation of Islander production
Britten-Norman has confirmed previously disclosed plans to relocate manufacturing of its BN2 Islander from Romania to the UK, alongside increasing output of the iconic twin-engined type.
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NewsIrkut sets up Russian facility to service electronic systems on Superjet 100
Russian airframer Irkut has set up a laboratory facility for maintenance and repair of electronic components on types including the Superjet 100. The facility is located near the Moscow-based Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute. Irkut claims the centre is the first in Russia for carrying out maintenance on specialised Superjet 100 parts. ...
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NewsAir Tanzania unveils initial cargo services after receiving 767-300F
Air Tanzania has outlined initial cargo services including cities in the Middle East and India, after introducing a Boeing 767-300 freighter to its fleet. The airline states that its cargo network will include flights to Dubai and Mumbai, as well as the African destinations of Kinshasa and Lubumbashi from 26 ...
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NewsWizz reinforces Albanian routes as Ryanair prepares to open Tirana network
Ryanair is to open its first flights from Albania, presenting a competitive challenge to budget rival Wizz Air which is set to expand its own route network from the capital Tirana. The Irish carrier has unveiled 17 routes on which it will commence operations in the upcoming winter season. All ...