All air transport news – Page 104
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NewsSAS faces Norwegian cabin crew strike as it nears Chapter 11 exit
Scandinavian carrier SAS is facing a cabin crew strike as it seeks to emerge from US Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The airline says it has been unable to reach an agreement with two cabin crew unions in Norway – NKF and SNK – and industrial action has commenced as of ...
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NewsNASA and Magnix reveal Dash 7 to be retrofitted with electric propulsion
NASA and electric propulsion developer Magnix are moving forward with a plan to advance cleaner regional aviation.
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In depthNorwegian start-up Elfly slows development of electric seaplane amid investment dry spell
Chief executive Eric Lithun describes Elfly’s difficulty in securing enough cash to push the company’s all-electric Noemi seaplane over remaining development and certification hurdles.
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NewsArcher secures new funding as eVTOL certification march continues
Air taxi developer Archer Aviation has secured $165 million in additional financing, providing the start-up with more cash to fund the expensive process of bringing its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft through certification and into production.
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AnalysisBoeing returns to lead Top 100 aerospace companies ranked by revenue
Boeing has regained its status as the world’s biggest aerospace company, but its sales improvement masks continuing problems with profitability. Our analysis uncovers how the US giant and its industry peers performed during the financial year.
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NewsSouthwind Airlines court challenge to overturn EU flight ban fails
Turkish-based carrier Southwind Airlines has failed in a legal bid to overturn a ban on its flying within the European Union. The carrier, which operates services from Antalya, had sought to open services to Finland but was informed in March by Finnish authorities that its flights were not permitted. Finnish ...
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NewsUS FAA revising aircraft cybersecurity rules to simplify and harmonise requirements
US regulators are seeking to revise and simplify the framework for cybersecurity provision on aircraft, in order to harmonise with European certification standards and avoid continually having to issue special conditions. This revision follows several years of work to address the need to protect against unlawful electronic interference as aircraft ...
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NewsInflight passenger disruptions tumble 80% since 2021: FAA
The incidence of “unruly” airline passengers in the USA has significantly declined since the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, though the Federal Aviation Administration continues to refer cases to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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NewsNorthvolt pulls plug on high-performance battery maker Cuberg
In a blow to the battery-powered aspirations of electric aviation start-ups, California Bay Area high-performance battery maker Cuberg has ceased operations as parent company Northvolt has decided to centralise research and development in Sweden.
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NewsTurkey’s MNG expands A330 converted freighter fleet through CDB lease
Turkish cargo operator MNG Airlines has introduced another converted Airbus A330-300 freighter, having recently withdrawn an ageing A300-600RF. MNG is leasing the A330 from Irish-based CDB Aviation – linked to China Development Bank – for which the Turkish carrier becomes a new customer, the lessor states. “We are further enhancing…capacity ...
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NewsElysian buoyed by mid-year review of ‘hot potato’ studies for EX9 development
An initial review of 10 critical areas that could hamper the development of Elysian Aircraft’s all-electric E9X clean-sheet airliner has not thrown up any “show-stoppers”, says the Dutch start-up’s chief executive.
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NewsEmirates to purchase remaining five A380s from Channel Islands leasing firm
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates is to purchase five more Airbus A380s from an investment company once their lease period expires later this year. Emirates is to pay $40 million for each aircraft, according to the Channel Islands-based investment company Doric Nimrod Air Two. The leases are set to expire over ...
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NewsIsrair attributes second-quarter profit surge to technology investments
Israeli leisure operator Israir is attributing an improvement in second-quarter profit to its investment in technology, which has helped offset the impact of the Gaza conflict. Israir’s second-quarter net profit reached just over $7 million, a 44% improvement on the previous year, although its first-half net figure was down by ...
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NewsAirbus obtains US clearance for mini-suite installations on A321XLR
Airbus has secured US FAA approval to install mini-suites in the cabin of its new long-range A321XLR twinjet, including suites to aid persons with reduced mobility. The airframer had sought authorisation earlier this year – on behalf of a US operator – having obtained approval for the installations on earlier ...
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Airline BusinessAeromexico’s Q2 profits climb amid pending stock offering
Aeromexico turned a $242 million profit in the second quarter of 2024, a significant year-on-year improvement coming as the airline continues working toward an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange.
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NewsQatar Airways takes minority stake in South Africa’s Airlink
Qatar Airways is taking a 25% shareholding in South African regional carrier Airlink, having previously teased that it was intending to invest in an airline in the region. Airlink has confirmed the investment, but has not disclosed the financial terms involved. Qatar Airways group chief Badr Mohammed Al-Meer had stated, ...
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NewsFAA orders inspections for 787 cockpit seats following LATAM in-flight upset
US regulators have issued a directive for the inspections of Boeing 787 cockpit seats, after a spate of “uncommanded” seat movements reported among operators.
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NewsBoeing halts 777-9 test flights due to structural component problem
Boeing has confirmed that it has halted flight tests of its entire 777-9 fleet after discovering the failure of an engine-related structural component, marking a setback to the widebody’s already delayed certification programme.
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NewsUS aerospace firms and fuel producers land $291m in grants as FAA pushes cleaner technology
The US Federal Aviation Administration has granted $291 million in subsidies to aerospace and aviation companies, part of the Biden administration’s efforts to promote sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and low- or zero-emission technologies.
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NewsBrazilian regulator tightens monitoring of Voepass in wake of ATR crash
Brazilian civil aviation regulator ANAC is placing regional carrier Voepass under enhanced operational supervision in the aftermath of the fatal accident involving one of its ATR 72-500 turboprops. The circumstances of the crash, near Vinhedo outside Sao Paulo on 9 August, have yet to be determined. But ANAC says that ...