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NewsNorthrop completes preliminary design review of E-2D Block II modernisation
The proposed series of Block II upgrades represents the most significant upgrade to the carrier-capable tactical airborne early warning aircraft since 2003, according to Northrop, including a complete technology refresh for the cockpit, mission computer and operations station.
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NewsITA restarts flights to Libyan capital as EASA deems coastal airports less risky
Italian carrier ITA Airways is to open a service to the Libyan capital Tripoli, despite much of the country still considered risky for air transport. ITA intends to operate to Tripoli’s Mitiga airport, on the coast, rather than the city’s main international airport which lies some 13nm inland. The European ...
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NewsBoeing delivered 14 jets during strike-hit October
Boeing landed new orders for 63 jets during October and, despite most of its Pacific Northwest factory workers being on strike, still managed to deliver 14 aircraft last month – nine 737 Max single-aisles and five widebodies.
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NewsSpirit AeroSystems secures fresh loan from Boeing amid cash crunch
Boeing has agreed to loan aerostructures manufacturer Spirit AeroSystems up to $330 million, a move coming just days after Spirit warned that a cash crunch threatened the viability of its business.
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NewsH225 continues oil and gas comeback with Westair lease deal
The Airbus Helicopters H225 has continued its incremental return in the oil and gas market with Westair Helicopters to lease a single offshore-configured example from Milestone Aviation Group.
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AnalysisWhy Bahrain’s airport still has room to grow
It may not be a mega-hub like Dubai or Doha, but Bahrain airport is looking to the next stage of its expansion, less than four years after the opening of its new terminal. On the agenda are hotels, runway improvements, an enhanced customer offer, and an expanded cargo centre
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NewsThai Airways operating profit slips in the third quarter despite rising revenues
Thai Airways remained profitable in the third quarter as revenues continued to increase on the back of traffic growth.
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In depthHow carriers are building up freight business in Bahrain
The kingdom is a leading hub for air freight and infrastructure investments at the airport are set to consolidate its status as a global crossroads
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NewsThai Airways confirms upcoming 777-300ER cabin refresh
Thai Airways International will retrofit 14 Boeing 777-300ERs with new cabin products, including adding premium economy seating.
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NewsOmni takes first H160 from GDHF as lessor builds portfolio
Omni Helicopters International Group has taken delivery of its first Airbus Helicopters H160 medium-twin on lease from Ireland-based lessor GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF). To be operated by Brazilian subsidiary Omni Taxi Aereo, the H160 is configured for offshore oil and gas transport. Omni says the introduction of the new helicopter ...
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NewsEFW’s Airbus freighter conversions reach triple figures
Modification venture EFW has reached triple figures with Airbus passenger-to-freighter conversions, with the delivery of an A330-300. The A330 underwent conversion at one of EFW’s partner facilities in China. It brings overall EFW deliveries of Airbus P2F airframes to 100. Forty-nine of these conversions have been A330s, with a further ...
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NewsAvia Solutions to take new 737 Max jets from beginning of next decade
Wet-lease specialist Avia Solutions Group expects to begin taking delivery of its newly-ordered Boeing 737 Max 8s at the beginning of the next decade. It says the agreement – which includes 40 firm aircraft and purchase rights on another 40 – involves deliveries from 2030. All 737 Max jets are ...
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NewsVertical pushes back VX4 until 2028 but promises first upgrade in 2030
Vertical Aerospace has delayed certification and service entry for its VX4 electric air taxi by another two years, even as it advances flight-test activities and plots future upgrades.
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NewsRex set to step up operations as government backs administration extension
Administrators for Regional Express (Rex) will increase the Australian carrier’s operational fleet under a business improvement plan made possible after the government agreed to extend its financial support of the carrier.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters keeps pressure on rate ramp-up to address swelling backlog
Airbus Helicopters is attempting to keep pace with an aggressive ramp-up target across its entire programme range to bring down extended lead times and meet a target of 400 deliveries per year by 2027.
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NewsItaly files Lufthansa-ITA remedy measures
Italy’s finance ministry has sent details to the European Commission of the remedies package supporting Lufthansa’s planned acquisition of a 41% stake in national carrier ITA Airways.
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NewsAAPA kicks off annual meeting with optimism for 2025 growth
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) is positive on the outlook for 2025 as it assembles for its annual meeting.
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NewsComac formally rebrands ARJ21 as C909
Comac has also officially renamed its ARJ21 regional jet programme to the C909, in line with the naming convention of its other two programmes the C919 and C929.
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NewsAir China signs as Comac C929 launch customer
Air China has signed an agreement with Comac to become the launch customer for the latter’s C929 widebody programme, marking a new milestone for the in-development programme.
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NewsAvia Solutions orders 40 Boeing 737 Max 8s
Aircraft lessor and airline operator Avia Solutions Group has ordered 40 Boeing 737 Max 8s, marking the company’s first direct purchase from the US manufacturer.