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NewsPerformance indicators feature in revised Russian flight-safety programme
Russia’s government has approved a new flight-safety programme on which it intends to establish a more pro-active approach to risk management in air transport. The new framework – approved by a 23 December government order – replaces the previous state programme dating back to May 2008. Federal air transport regulator ...
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In depthTall order: US aviation industry faces $4.5bn bill to replace 60,000 altimeters in next wave of 5G fiasco
US operators are faced with replacing or upgrading some 58,600 radio altimeters across their fleets at a cost of at least $4.5 billion under a newly proposed FAA rule designed to prevent interference from expanded 5G wireless networks.
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NewsBudget carrier IndiGo to put first A321XLR on routes to Athens
Indian budget carrier IndiGo has introduced its first long-range Airbus A321XLR, which will be deployed on routes to Athens towards the end of January. The aircraft (VT-NLA) has been configured in two classes, with 12 premium and 183 economy seats, manufactured by Recaro. IndiGo has 40 of the variant on ...
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NewsAlaska Airlines orders 110 Boeing jets in largest-ever purchase
Alaska Airlines has committed to acquire 110 Boeing aircraft – 105 737 Max 10s and five 787s – in what the carrier describes as its largest planned purchase, with deliveries extending through 2035.
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NewsNacelle damage to 737 undetected until day after Faro landing incident: investigators
Portuguese investigators have disclosed that a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 flew four flights before the discovery of damage to an engine nacelle that had occurred during a landing incident the day before.
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NewsEmbraer full-year commercial jet deliveries edge into lower end of forecast
Brazilian airframer Embraer delivered 78 commercial aircraft over the course of last year, edging into the lower end of its forecast.
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NewsMiddle Eastern budget carrier Flyadeal selects Saudi holy city as fourth base
Saudi Arabian budget carrier Flyadeal has opened a new base, expanding its operations at the holy city of Madinah.
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NewsIsrair Group details block-seat deal to support A330 acquisition
Israir Group has reached a provisional a provisional block-seat agreement with tourism agency Issta which will support the Israeli operator’s planned acquisition of a pair of Airbus A330s.
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NewsAeroflot Group carries out CFM56 engine repairs at newly-certified in-house MRO division
Russian operator Aeroflot Group has carried out initial repairs to Airbus A320 engines at its newly-certified maintenance division AeroTrustTechnics. The company completed overhaul work on three CFM International CFM56 engines for the twinjets in December. Aeroflot Group disclosed that it had secured FAP-145 certification in mid-October for the Moscow Sheremetyevo-based ...
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NewsUS government hires RTX and Indra to replace 612 radars as part of ATC overhaul
The Trump administration has awarded contracts to RTX and Indra Group to replace 612 ageing surveillance radars across the US air traffic control network, as part of a $31.5 billion modernisation programme backed by the president following a fatal midair collision in January 2025.
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NewsFAA proposes additional radio altimeter standards amid 5G expansion
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a proposed rule requiring operators to upgrade radio altimeters again as the USA prepares to allocate additional spectrum to 5G cellular networks in the Upper C-Band range between 2029 and 2032.
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NewsStart-up AirBorneo commences flights as MASwings transition begins
Start-up regional carrier AirBorneo has commenced operations, with inaugural services from Kuching to Mukah and Tanjung Manis. AirBorneo has taken over the operation previously provided through Malaysia Airlines’ MASwings division. The airline aims to provide greater connectivity with the Sarawak province of Malaysia. “This launch is a vital component of ...
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NewsLOT puts first 737 Max 8 with revamped cabin into service
Polish flag-carrier LOT put its first Boeing 737 Max 8 with a revamped interior into service on 2 January. The cabin was designed by UK specialist agency Tangerine, and the carrier says its colour scheme – deep blue and copper – has been inspired by Poland’s “natural landscapes” including the ...
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NewsOccupants safe after Buddha Air ATR 72 suffers runway excursion
Nepalese carrier Buddha Air states that all passengers and crew escaped after an ATR 72-500 suffered a runway excursion at Bhadrapur. The aircraft was transporting 51 passengers and four crew members from Kathmandu on 2 January. It conducted its approach to Bhadrapur’s runway 10 around 20:00 local time. ...
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NewsEASA advises carriers to avoid entirety of Venezuelan airspace
Europe’s safety regulator is advising operators to avoid the entirety of Venezuelan airspace, following the US government’s initiation of military action against the South American state. Carriers should not operate at any altitude within the Maiquetia flight information region, which covers the airspace of Venezuela, says the European Union Aviation ...
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NewsOperators of IAI-converted cargo 747-400s told to check oxygen hoses for chafing
Safety regulators have instructed operators of certain Israel Aerospace Industries converted Boeing 747-400 freighters to check wiring in the vicinity of cockpit oxygen hoses for potential risk of arcing and fire. The directive from the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel states that the oxygen bottle hose on one aircraft was ...
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NewsProposal for SJ-100 stretch re-emerges as certification progresses
Russia’s United Aircraft has hinted at plans for a stretched version of the Yakovlev SJ-100, revisiting a proposal for a family based on the twinjet. The SJ-100 – an import-substituted version of the Superjet 100 – is undergoing certification testing. Yakovlev deputy managing director Alexander Dolotovsky highlights the popularity of ...
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NewsBiman Bangladesh said to approve fleet-renewal negotiations with Boeing
Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ board is widely reported to have opted for Boeing aircraft to renew its fleet, although a firm agreement has yet to emerge. The airline had previously indicated plans to acquire Airbus aircraft, following a bilateral pact between the UK and Bangladeshi governments. But this pact, which included ...
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NewsAir China becomes latest carrier to reveal A320neo top-up agreement
Air China has become the latest Chinese operator to disclose a purchase agreement for additional Airbus aircraft, with a deal for 60 A320neo-family jets. The flag-carrier states that it entered the agreement on 30 December. Air China will start receiving the aircraft in 2028 and the deliveries are scheduled to ...
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NewsChinese lessor CALC firms order for 30 more A320neo-family jets
Chinese aircraft leasing firm CALC has ordered 30 additional Airbus A320neo-family jets, taking its overall commitment to the type to more than 200. CALC says the aircraft will be delivered in batches up to 2033, and that its agreement includes conversion options between A320neo variants. It states that the additional ...