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NewsAir Canada Boeing 737 Max suffers engine issue on ferry flight
Air Canada says that one of its reactivated Boeing 737 Max experienced an engine issue during a repositioning flight, bringing renewed scrutiny to the beleaguered type just weeks after it was re-certificated following a 20-month grounding.
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NewsUnited to require negative covid test for US-bound passengers from the UK
United Airlines will begin requiring US-bound passengers from the UK to show proof of a negative coronavirus test result as a more virulent strain of the virus continues to tear across southern England.
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NewsAirbus relieved over post-Brexit deal but yet to analyse details
Airbus is yet to assess the consequences of the newly-agreed future relationship between the UK and the European Union. But it believes the “potential disruption” which would have arisen from failure to reach a post-Brexit agreement “has been avoided”. Airbus chief executive Guillaume Faury says he “welcomes” the deal, unveiled ...
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NewsFirst M-345 pair handed to Italian air force
Leonardo has delivered the first two M-345 jet trainers to the Italian air force as the service begins the replacement of its fleet of elderly Aermacchi MB-339s.
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NewsUSA military end user list touches breadth of Chinese aerospace industry
The US government’s Military End User (MEU) list covers a broad swathe of Chinese aerospace companies, but stops short of listing airframer Comac.
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OpinionWhy future fighter designs will retain human pilot
Don’t expect future combat aircraft projects to eject human crew, says Douglas Barrie of the International Institute for Strategic Studies. The extent of the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, besides the tragic and continuing loss of life, can only begin to become more clear during the course of 2021. ...
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OpinionWill aerospace prospects brighten in year to come?
The coronavirus pandemic had a devastating impact in the year just gone, and 2021 might not have too much cheer held in store either.
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NewsBlackshape looking to ramp up Gabriel production despite training doldrums
Italian aircraft developer sets itself ‘challenging target’ for output of its flagship programme in 2021, with high hopes for ISR and US recreational markets
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NewsItaly’s space sector seeks new frontiers despite Vega blow
An early cosmic pioneer, Italy is determined to continue playing a central role in emerging fields such as reusable space transportation.
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AnalysisElectric and special mission P2012s mark busy year for Tecnam
Italian airframer has been stepping up deliveries of its flagship aircraft to launch customer Cape Air during 2020.
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AnalysisElettronica proves itself a team player again on Tempest
Italian electronic warfare specialist has a long track record of involvement in European defence programmes, but has also been making its own mark in markets beyond the region.
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NewsBombardier receives order for 10 Challenger 350 jets
Bombardier says it has received a firm order for 10 of its super-midsize Challenger 350 business jets, one of the largest orders of the year.
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NewsBoeing to speed up transfer of 787 production to South Carolina: reports
Boeing is reportedly speeding up the transfer of all 787 aircraft production to its North Charleston, South Carolina plant.
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NewsLufthansa agrees savings deal with pilots until March 2022
Lufthansa has struck a cost savings deal with its pilots which will avert layoffs until March 2022.
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NewsYak-40 fitted with propeller for superconducting motor test
Russian researchers are planning to test-fly a Yakovlev Yak-40 modified with a superconducting electric motor and propeller mounted on the trijet’s nose. The Moscow-based Central Institute of Aviation Motors expects the first flights to be carried out in 2021. Siberian aeronautical research centre SibNIA, located in Novosibirsk, installed the electric ...
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NewsGreece cleared for €120m state contribution to Aegean
European regulators have approved Greek plans to contribute €120 million ($146 million) as part of recapitalisation plans for Aegean Airlines. Greece notified the European Commission of plans for an aid measure to compensate Aegean for damage suffered from travel restrictions imposed between 23 March 2020 to 30 June 2020. The ...
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NewsAlitalia replacement ITA plans 2021 start with 52 aircraft: reports
The new Italian airline being established to replace Alitalia has outlined plans to commence operations in April 2021 with an operation about half the size of its predecessor’s, according to media reports in Italy.
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NewsMaiden sorties for first Qatar NH90 helicopters
NH Industries has flown the first naval frigate and troop transport variants of the NH90 helicopter destined for Qatar.
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NewsEasyJet readies Brexit ownership contingency plan
Low-cost carrier EasyJet has confirmed it will activate a contingency plan if non-EU nationals’ ownership of the carrier remains above 49.5% when the UK’s Brexit transition period expires at the end of the month.
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AnalysisWill air shows return in 2021?
Will air shows ever be the same again? The wait continues after almost a year of virtual gatherings, with Moscow and Dubai potentially on the horizon in 2021