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NewsInvestigators probe bad-weather landing overrun which destroyed Air Panama Fokker 50
Panamanian investigators have retrieved the two flight recorders from a Fokker 50 destroyed in a runway overrun on the island of Colon.
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NewsRyanair maintains 737 Max 10 delivery planning as confidence in fleet catch-up rises
Budget operator Ryanair Group is planning for the arrival of its initial 15 Boeing 737 Max 10s in spring 2027, as it becomes increasingly confident of putting its fleet renewal back on track. The airline states that Boeing expect the Max 10 to be certified late this year, and continues ...
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NewsRaytheon in jammer production contract for USN, RAAF
Raytheon has secured a $580 million production contract for additional Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) pods.
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NewsAustralia enters P-8A sustainment, upgrade pact with Boeing
The Australian government has entered a A$291 million ($186 million) contract with Boeing Defence Australia for sustainment and upgrades of the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.
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NewsApproach radar failure forces schedule limitation at Paris Orly
Operations at Paris Orly airport are being heavily disrupted by an air traffic control system failure. French civil aviation regulator DGCA and Orly operator Paris Aeroport state that a “breakdown” in air traffic systems is leading to delays and cancellations for 19 May. The two organisations are advising passengers to ...
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NewsVietJet to base up to 50 737 Max jets with Thai unit
Low-cost operator VietJet will transfer the 50 of its new Boeing 737 Max aircraft to its Thai unit, as it confirms it would be taking delivery of its first example in October.
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NewsEthiopian seals agreements for GE engines on latest Boeing widebodies
Ethiopian Airlines has selected the GE Aerospace GEnx-1B engine to power its latest 11 Boeing 787-9s. The carrier ordered the aircraft in December 2023. Ethiopian says the agreement will take the number of GEnx-powered 787s in its fleet to 30. It also operates a batch of 787s with Rolls-Royce Trent ...
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NewsLone A321 pilot incapacitated for 10min after seizure during captain’s absence
Spanish investigators have disclosed that the first officer of a Lufthansa Airbus A321 suffered a serious seizure while alone in the cockpit for 10min, during which he inadvertently operated switches and made flight-control inputs.
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NewsWestJet deepens SkyTeam ties with enhanced Air France-KLM partnership
Canadian carrier WestJet, fresh off deepening ties with Delta Air Lines and Korean Air, is moving to strengthen its codeshare partnership with Air France-KLM.
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NewsGol secures $1.9bn in exit financing near end of bankruptcy process
Brazilian carrier Gol has secured $1.9 billion in exit financing as it seeks to emerge soon from Chapter 11 restructuring.
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NewsUS Army completes first flight with GE Aerospace T901 turboshaft
The army’s head of aviation procurement confirmed the recent milestone, amid ongoing uncertainty around the future of the new GE Aerospace turboshaft engine.
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NewsDOJ considering dismissing fraud charges against Boeing: victims’ attorneys
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is considering dropping criminal fraud charges against Boeing for the company’s alleged misconduct in relation to certifying the 737 Max.
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NewsHorizon stays level-headed as it hails crucial transition test milestone
Canadian electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) developer Horizon Aircraft has concluded flight testing with its X5 scaled demonstrator – achieving a full transition to wing-borne flight – keeping the company on track for a maiden sortie of a full-size prototype of its Cavorite X7 in 2027.
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NewsRolls-Royce propels Orpheus engine demonstrator through its 20th configuration
Rolls-Royce has marked the 100th test event in its Orpheus engine technology demonstrator programme, covering 20 different configurations.
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NewsEtihad Airways poised to open new US gateway next year
Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways is opening a new transatlantic destination next year with services to the US city of Charlotte. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier will operate four-times weekly to the North Carolina city from 4 May 2026. Etihad says it will deploy Boeing 787s on the route. Charlotte will ...
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NewsCitation CJ1 crew unaware of gradual descent before terrain-avoidance warning
French investigators have disclosed that a Cessna Citation CJ1 started descending in cruise while its pilots believed they were flying level, before reaching such a low height on approach that the crew had to take evasive action. The aircraft, operated by Valljet, had departed Limoges for Paris Le Bourget on ...
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Paid contentPratt & Whitney at 100: Military Engines – powering freedom
Pratt & Whitney military engines have helped US and allied armed forces maintain air dominance for 100 years, and will continue to do so well into the future
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Paid contentPratt & Whitney at 100: Technology – the future of flight
Pratt & Whitney has never veered from its mission to constantly push the limits of technology to make aviation stronger and safer
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Paid contentPratt & Whitney at 100: Pratt & Whitney Canada – a propulsion powerhouse
Pratt & Whitney Canada has helped create and shape segments with industry-defining engine families such as the PT6, PW100 and PW800. Today, it continues to be a leader in innovative propulsion solutions
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Paid contentPratt & Whitney at 100: Power generations – engines that shaped aviation
Pratt & Whitney has produced many engines and engine families over the course of 100 years. Here are 16 that made the most impact on the history of the industry