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Boeing agrees to acquire Spirit AeroSystems: report
Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems have reportedly agreed to terms under which Boeing will acquire the struggling Wichita-based aerostructures supplier for $37.25 per share.
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WestJet suffering network-wide disruptions as maintenance workers strike
WestJet’s operations over the long Canada Day weekend have been massively disrupted by striking mechanics, forcing the airline to cancel hundreds of flights and disrupt the air travel plans of thousands of passengers.
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US start-up Universal Hydrogen runs out of cash and folds
US advanced propulsion developer Universal Hydrogen has burned through its cash reserves and is folding as a company.
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With deliveries underway, US pilots begin transitioning to F-15EX
With Boeing having delivered the first operational example of its latest F-15EX multi-role fighter, US Air Force pilots who previously flew the F-15C are beginning the process of transitioning to the new jet.
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US discounter Avelo cuts flights to rural Northern California city
US start-up carrier Avelo Airlines plans to stop operating flights from Redding to Southern California in August, citing the departure of its ground handling partner at Redding Regional airport.
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SAS restructuring aid cleared by European Commission
Scandinavian operator SAS has secured European Commission approval for a restructuring aid package worth up to €1.3 billion ($*&) intended to support the company’s efforts to achieve long-term sustainability. SAS has been undergoing a restructuring programme – known as ‘SAS Forward’ – while under US Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The ...
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Airline Business Podcast: Is the airline industry recovery still on track?
In the latest episode – sponsored by Panasonic Avionics – Graham and Lewis discuss the industry outlook following the recent IATA AGM in Dubai, including an improved profit forecast from the association.
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Finnish Border Guard picks SNC-modified Challenger 650s for Dornier replacement
US firm Sierra Nevada (SNC) has been awarded a $170 million contract to deliver two Rapcon-X surveillance aircraft to the Finnish Border Guard.
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Gotland partners with Elfly and Heart for sustainable flight push
The government of Gotland is to collaborate with electric aircraft manufacturers Elfly Group and Heart Aerospace to achieve a goal of starting zero-emission commercial flights to the Swedish island by 2027.
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NTSB investigating Southwest 737 take-off from closed Portland Jetport runway
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating an incident involving a Southwest Airlines jet that reportedly took off from a closed runway at Portland International Jetport in Maine on 25 June.
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Swiss names Lufthansa Group manager Jens Fehlinger as its new CEO
Swiss International Air Lines has named Lufthansa Group manager Jens Fehlinger as its new chief executive beginning on 1 October.
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Fokker Next Gen ditches hydrogen-powered F100 to focus on clean-sheet design
Fokker Next Gen has ditched plans to modify a Fokker 100 to run on hydrogen power to focus entirely on developing a clean-sheet zero-emission airliner for service entry in 2035.
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First T901 engines arrive at Sikorsky for Black Hawk testing
Two GE Aerospace T901-GE-900 engines have been delivered to Sikorsky’s facility in West Palm Beach, Florida for integration and testing aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk as part of a US Army upgrade programme.
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Indian airports to be checked for structural safety after fatal Delhi terminal roof collapse
India’s civil aviation minister indicates that the government is set to check airports throughout the country after the fatal collapse of a terminal roof at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi international airport – the second airport structural incident in the space of two days.
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Think tank lays out role of unmanned aircraft in future Taiwan conflict
A USA think tank contends that drones will be critical to defending Taiwan in the event of a Chinese attack and makes several recommendations for developing this capability.
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Geneva airspace restored to full capacity after rainfall flood at air traffic centre
Swiss air navigation service Skyguide has restored full capacity to Geneva airspace, more than two days after flooding disrupted operations an air traffic management control centre. Skyguide says the flooding, following a heavy thunderstorm on 25 June, affected the facility’s data centre and, specifically, the cooling systems. The risk of ...
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Icelandair prepares for Airbus arrival with simulator acquisition
Icelandair is reinforcing its training regime ahead of introducing Airbus single-aisle jets with an A320neo-family simulator.
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Asia-Pacific low-cost operators boost short-haul networks
Asia-Pacific carriers continue to expand their networks, with low-cost operators leading the charge on the short-haul front.
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MHI aerospace chief says it is too soon to commit to new airliner
The head of commercial aerospace at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries feels that the timing is premature to decide on whether to pursue a new indigenous airliner programme.
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MQ-9B gains updates to improve performance in long-range kill chains
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and Lockheed Martin are incorporating a Net-Enabled Weapons (NEW) capability into the MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned air vehicle (UAV).