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Testing nears for PD-8 engine’s gearbox components
Russia’s United Engine has manufactured key components for the drive system of the Aviadvigatel PD-8 engine, intended for the latest version of Irkut’s Superjet 100. The standard Superjet – originally produced by Sukhoi’s civil aviation division and since absorbed into the Irkut operation – is fitted with PowerJet SaM146 engines. ...
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Malaysia Airlines expands partnership with Qatar Airways
Malaysia Airlines has deepened cooperation with fellow Oneworld alliance member Qatar Airways, with the two carriers partnering in areas such as cargo and airline operations.
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Manila signs formal contract for 32 more Polish-built S-70is
The Philippines has signed an order for 32 additional Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk utility helicopters from its PZL Mielec unit in Poland.
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USA clears missile defence upgrade for Australian transports
The US government has cleared a possible $122 million deal to provide Australia with Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) systems.
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China Southern to exit A380s by this year: Report
China’s sole Airbus A380 operator is reportedly retiring its fleet of superjumbos by the end of the year, becoming the latest carrier in the Asia-Pacific region to do so since the pandemic first struck.
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Taiwan’s Patriot missile upgrade touches nerve as China sanctions Raytheon, Lockheed
China plans to sanction Raytheon Technologies and Lockheed Martin for the sale of Patriot missile system upgrade services to Taiwan.
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SAS to put greater focus on leisure in post-pandemic recovery
Scandinavian carrier SAS will put a greater emphasis on the leisure segment as it adjusts its network in line with the emerging post-pandemic market dynamic.
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SAS deepens cost-savings drive under new plan aimed at securing fresh equity
SAS has raised its annual cost-savings target to SKr7.5 billion ($800 million) under a fresh restructuring programme aimed at adapting the carrier to a “changed” market as it bids to prepare the ground to raise fresh equity.
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Airbus and CFM to test liquid-hydrogen engine mounted on A380 fuselage
Airbus is to use an A380 as the flight-test demonstrator for a future hydrogen-fuelled engine, to be developed under a co-operation with CFM International partners Safran and GE Aviation. The demonstrator will be based on the MSN1 airframe, which was used for A380 certification flights and served as a testbed ...
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UK reveals interest in placing follow-on A400M order
The UK Ministry of Defence has for the first time revealed its interest in acquiring an additional batch of Airbus Defence & Space A400M Atlas tactical transports, as the Royal Air Force draws close to completing its 22-strong fleet of on-order examples.
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Greenway to take up chief executive role at Blue Air
Former Swoop chief executive Steven Greenway is to take up the same role at Romanian low-cost carrier Blue Air from the start of March, with incumbent Oana Petrescu remaining as president of the airline.
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Turkey’s Corendon to take batch of Air Lease 737 Max jets
Turkish operator Corendon Airlines Group is introducing nine Boeing 737 Max jets over the course of the next 18 months. All nine are being brought in through US lessor Air Lease. The company is to receive five 737 Max 8s in the spring of this year, with another to follow ...
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Mexico’s Mas aims to use A330 freighter for Chinese routes
Mexican cargo carrier Aerotransportes Mas de Carga is aiming to open Chinese services following introduction of the airline’s initial converted Airbus A330-200 freighter. The aircraft, converted by the EFW venture, has been handed over to Mas following its delivery to lessor Altavair. “Mas will take advantage of the increased payload ...
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France, UK approve Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon project for next phase
France and the UK have advanced their bilateral Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon programme to its next phase, with deliveries of two “game-changing” missile designs to begin before the end of this decade.
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E175-E2 development paused again on scope-clause concerns
Embraer has again paused the development of the E175-E2, with the smallest member of its re-engined E-Jet E2 family now not scheduled to enter service before 2027.
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Embraer lifts full-year commercial aircraft deliveries
Embraer delivered a total of 141 aircraft last year, including 48 jets to the commercial sector, up from the 44 commercial airframes it handed over in 2020. These 48 aircraft comprised 21 re-engined E2-family regional jets – a total of 19 E195-E2s and a pair of E190-E2s – plus 27 ...
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Airbus defence chief eyes strong potential for Asia-Pacific sales
Airbus Defence & Space sees opportunities for the A400M tactical transport and other platforms in the Asia-Pacific region, as air forces look to replace legacy platforms and improve capabilities.
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Airbus and Safran to secure materials supply with Aubert & Duval takeover
Airbus and propulsion specialist Safran are aiming to take over the metallurgical and materials firm Aubert & Duval, as part of a strategy to secure critical aerospace supplies for future development. The partnership intends to acquire the entirety of the company from its owner, mining company Eramet. Aubert & Duval ...
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Cebu Pacific sees bellyhold as main cargo strategy
Cebu Pacific is not looking to take dedicated freighters in the near term — even amid a robust cargo market during the pandemic — as it believes a “large chunk” of cargo will be carried as bellyhold freight.
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Airbus to auction ex-Emirates A380 parts for humanitarian foundation
Airbus is to hold an auction of A380 components in summer, to raise funds for its charitable and humanitarian-support arm. Most of the parts in the auction – which will run from 23-25 June – will be sourced from MSN13, one of the early Engine Alliance GP7200-powered A380s delivered to ...