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Air taxis flag UK show arrival with order spree
Developers of electric-powered urban air mobility vehicles were conspicuous Farnborough attendees.
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Boeing leads on order announcements at subdued Farnborough
Boeing came out on top at event, which overall produced lower order numbers than the industry has come to expect.
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Dassault Systemes anticipates looming surge in widebody orders
Looming airline demand for widebody jets could leave Airbus and Boeing struggling to ramp production in the coming months.
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Czech Republic choses F-35 to replace Gripens
The government of the Czech Republic has publicly stated its interest in acquiring Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighters.
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Textron launches maritime patrol variant of Cessna business jet
The militarised version of the Cessna Citation Longitude boasts a 3,500nm range and a suite of sensors for security and law enforcement purposes.
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American Airlines slams 'frustrating' London Heathrow passenger caps
American Airlines has slammed passenger-number restrictions implemented by London Heathrow airport in response to staff shortages, as the airline scrambles to accommodate customers.
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American bounces back to profitability in Q2
American Airlines earned a profit in the second quarter of the year – its first quarterly profit since the Covid-19 pandemic – as passenger demand bounced back
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American expects Boeing to resume 787 deliveries this quarter
American Airlines expects Boeing will resume deliveries of 787 Dreamliners in the course of this quarter after the airframer has paused deliveries for most of the past 21 months due to quality issues.
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Raytheon promotes low-cost AESA radar for range of platforms
Raytheon is promoting a new low-cost active electronically scanned array radar intended for a range of aircraft types, from legacy fighters to ‘loyal wingman’ unmanned air vehicles.
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Leonardo Helicopters to develop new unmanned platform under UK’s Proteus project
Leonardo Helicopters will in 2025 begin flying a new 3t-class uncrewed rotorcraft for the UK Royal Navy (RN) under a £60 million ($71 million) contract revealed on 21 July.
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Boeing Max deals lead Farnborough air show order activity
This year’s Farnborough air show was bookended by notable Boeing 737 Max orders from Delta Air Lines and Qatar Airways, as the US airframer secured well over the half the new aircraft commitments disclosed during the show.
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Cargolux commits to order 777-8 Freighters
Boeing has secured a commitment from freight airline Cargolux to order 777-8 Freighters, which the Luxembourg-based carrier intends to use as 747-400 replacements.
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Seven US unions urge senators not to raise pilot retirement age
A group of US unions has come out against raising the pilot retirement age from 65 currently – an idea that has been circulating in order to help alleviate the current pilot shortage.
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Qatar orders 25 Boeing 737 Max 10, plus 25 options
Qatar Airways has ordered 25 Boeing 737 Max 10 and taken options to purchase a further 25 of the jets, throwing more momentum behind the largest variant of the narrowbody family.
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A350 freighter’s barrier wall to be supplied by Turkish Aerospace
Airbus has handed the supply contract for the A350 freighter’s barrier wall to Turkish Aerospace, under a sole-source agreement. The freighter design includes a rigid barrier wall separating the aircraft’s main cargo deck from the forward courier seating area which will be able to accommodate up to 11 seats. Turkish ...
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LATAM orders 17 Airbus A321neos, confirms interest in A321XLR
LATAM Airlines Group has ordered 17 Airbus A321neos, bringing its total orderbook for the A320 family to 100 aircraft.
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Airbus reshapes A350 cabin to accommodate up to 30 more seats
Airbus is nearing introduction of a new interior configuration standard for the A350 which will permit 10-abreast economy seating and potentially add 30 seats to the aircraft’s accommodation. The densification change will allow the A350-1000 to carry “well over” 400 passengers in certain configurations, chief commercial officer Christian Scherer told ...
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IAI to provide NATO country with special mission aircraft
Israel Aerospace Industries has secured a deal to supply an unnamed European customer with special mission aircraft.
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Nigeria’s Dana Air grounded over financial and safety concerns
Nigeria’s civil aviation regulator has suspended the operations of Dana Air with immediate effect, citing safety concerns and its financial position. Dana operates a mixed fleet of Boeing MD-83s and 737s. But the Nigerian civil aviation authority states that it is suspending the carrier’s air transport licnce and air operator’s ...
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SAS seeks time to gather Chapter 11 financial data after strike strains resources
Scandinavian operator SAS has sought additional time to gather and submit details of its financial affairs for US Chapter 11 proceedings, citing the stretching of its resources during the recent pilots’ strike. SAS and 13 affiliate and subsidiary companies filed for Chapter 11 protection on 5 July, the day after ...