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USAF clears KC-46 for global operations, troubles remain
The head of the US Air Force’s Air Mobility Command says airmen have developed workarounds for the problem-plagued refueller’s issues, calling the type “incredibly capable”.
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Sierra Nevada joins Bell’s ‘high-speed vertical take-off and landing’ project
Defence contractor Sierra Nevada will design mission systems for a high-speed vertical take-off and landing (HSVTOL) aircraft concept being developed by Bell.
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Eviation’s Alice completes high-speed taxi test, ‘final’ step before flight
Electric aircraft developer Eviation has released video of its Alice prototype completing a high-speed taxi test ahead of its planned first flight.
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US Air Force leaders stress importance of air dominance in countering rising threats
Speaking at the 2022 Air & Space Forces Association conference near Washington DC, US Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall and senior generals warned of the need to counter advancing authoritarian regimes – an uphill fight.
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FAA denies Republic’s request to skirt 1,500h rule for new pilots
The FAA on 19 September shot down a request from Republic Airways that would have allowed some of its pilots to fly scheduled flights with only 750h of cockpit time.
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Embraer and L3Harris join to offer ‘Agile Tanker’ to USAF
Brazilian airframer Embraer has partnered with US defence contractor L3Harris to offer a special “tactical tanker” version of its KC-390 military lifter to the US Air Force (USAF).
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JetBlue-Spirit deal will leave Frontier like ‘Southwest in the late ’80s’: CEO
Frontier Airlines’ chief executive insists a JetBlue Airways-Spirit Airlines tie up will give his company a cost advantage better than any a US carrier has enjoyed for decades.
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Switzerland signs contract to purchase 36 Lockheed F-35As
The government of Switzerland has signed a contract formalising its planned acquisition of 36 Lockheed Martin F-35As, a move following the country’s 2021 decision to acquire the US-made fifth-generation fighter.
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Akasa Air to ‘aggressively’ ramp up operations as Delhi added to network
Indian start-up Akasa Air is to ‘aggressively scale-up” its operations in the coming weeks, as it reaches over 250 weekly flights by 10 October, about two months since it began operations.
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Asia-Pacific 2022 traffic to fall below Europe’s: ACI
Airports Council International (ACI) says the Asia-Pacific will lose the top ranking in passenger numbers this year owing to the travel policies of China and Japan.
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Warsaw signs official FA-50PL paperwork with KAI
Warsaw has signed an export agreement with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) related to its July order for 48 FA-50PL training and combat jets.
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Rex gets final regulatory nod for National Jet acquisition
Australia’s Regional Express expects to complete its acquisition of charter operator National Jet Express by the end of the month, after gaining final regulatory approvals.
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Cathay Pacific ups capacity forecast though full recovery ‘will still take some time’
Cathay Pacific has revised upwards its capacity forecast for the year-end as Hong Kong eases travel curbs, though the carrier – citing “operational complexities” – warns that a full recovery “will still take some time”.
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Gol agrees to pay $41.5m to settle corruption charges: SEC
Brazil’s Gol Airlines will pay $41.5 million to US authorities stemming from corruption charges relating to violations of the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in 2012 and 2013.
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Boeing still pausing 737 production as it works through supply troubles
Boeing is still periodically pausing 737 production due component shortages and other supply chain problems.
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FedEx parks aircraft due to $500 million revenue shortfall
FedEx has temporarily grounded some of its cargo aircraft and reduced the frequency of freighter flights in response to a slowdown in global demand for package deliveries.
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Canada Jetlines applies for permission to fly Florida routes
Canadian discount start-up airline Canada Jetlines has applied to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for a Canada Jetlines applies for a foreign air carrier permit which would allow it to fly routes between Canada and the USA.
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China sanctions heads of Raytheon, Boeing defence over Taiwan arms sales
The Chinese government in Beijing is levying sanctions on two American defence executives following recently announced sales of US arms to Taiwan.
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Heart details dimensions of ES-30 as Swedish start-up pushes ahead with 30-seater
Heart Aerospace’s ES-30 will be more than twice as heavy as the previously proposed ES-19, with a wingspan that also grows by nearly one-third, according to the manufacturer’s preliminary data.
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Schiphol confirms fresh capacity cuts as ramp-up challenges remain amid Europe-wide growth
Amsterdam Schiphol airport is to reduce the maximum number of departing passenges by 18% until end of October and to apply restrictions for the rest of the year amid continues secuerity staff shortages.