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NewsAir France-KLM saw long-haul recovery continue in December despite Omicron
Demand for long-haul travel continued to improve through to the end of 2021, according to Air France-KLM, even as the Omicron variant of Covid-19 prompted the introduction of further travel restrictions.
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NewsANA signs digital services agreements with GE, Boeing
Japan’s All Nippon Airways has tapped GE Aviation’s digital services for fuel management and has extended a Boeing digital toolbox contract for another five years.
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NewsSIA Engineering completes trial using SAF for engine tests
SIA Engineering has completed an engine test using sustainable aviation fuel and is hoping to perform more of such tests soon.
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NewsSIA, Scoot pick Collins for 787 component support
Singapore Airlines and low-cost unit Scoot have signed a long-term component MRO agreement with Collins Aerospace for Boeing 787 aircraft.
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News‘Big surprise’ from Air France-KLM as it beats pre-Covid profit in fourth quarter
Air France-KLM’s cost-cutting and restructuring efforts helped it achieve a fourth-quarter 2021 operating profit ahead of that recorded in the same period of 2019.
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NewsFinnair uncertain over timeframe for re-opening of Chinese markets
Finnair expects to be closer to a normal operating environment by next summer, but the delayed opening of its Asian network means Hong Kong and other Chinese routes will lag. Chief executive Topi Manner says the second half of 2021 proved there is “great pent-up demand” for travel, and that ...
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NewsEmbraer, Rolls-Royce and Wideroe launch zero-emission aircraft concept study
Embraer, Rolls-Royce and Wideroe have unveiled plans for a 12-month study for a conceptual zero-emission regional aircraft seeking to understand the propulsion and operational options for such types.
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NewsAirbus sets target of 720 commercial aircraft deliveries for 2022
Airbus is aiming to delivery around 720 commercial aircraft over the course of this year, up on the 611 it handed over during 2021. The airframer’s delivery performance enabled it to achieve an adjusted full-year EBIT of €3.57 billion ($4.05 billion) for its commercial aircraft division, on revenues of €36.1 ...
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NewsSIA places $2.8b order for GE9X engines
Singapore Airlines has signed an order for 22 additional GE9X engines, which will power its fleet of Boeing 777-9s.
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NewsEve, Skyports explore Japan eVTOL concept of operations
Embraer’s urban air mobility unit Eve will partner with Skyports to develop a concept of operations for advanced air mobility in Japan.
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NewsSingapore border reopening ‘back on track’ after two-month hiatus
Singapore will expand quarantine-free travel arrangements to more countries — and ramp up arrival quotas — after putting pause on the scheme for nearly two months amid a spike in Omicron infections.
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NewsWestern Global ordered two 777Fs in January
US cargo carrier Western Global Airlines is the previously undisclosed customer that ordered two Boeing 777 Freighters in January.
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NewsNH Industries plans to extend life of NH90 helicopters to half-century
NH Industries believes it can extend the service life of its NH90 helicopter out to 50 years with no modifications required to the airframe or dynamic components.
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NewsSIA Engineering seals deal to take 75% stake in SR Technics Malaysia
Singapore Airlines MRO unit SIA Engineering is to take a 75% stake in SR Technics Malaysia to form a new joint venture in a $3.75 million deal.
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NewsRolls-Royce interested in regional return on Embraer’s potential new turboprop
Roll-Royce is “very interested” in potentially providing an engine for Embraer’s proposed new 70-90-seat regional turboprop project.
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NewsGermany proposes joint training helicopter with Netherlands
Germany is eyeing the potential of establishing a joint training operation alongside the Netherlands using a single rotorcraft platform in order to boost inter-operability between the two nations.
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NewsEtihad signs for A350 freighters after shedding A330-200F fleet
Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways has signed a preliminary agreement for seven Airbus A350 freighters, potentially taking the number of customers for the new aircraft to five. Etihad was previously a customer for the A330-200F, ordering and receiving five of the type, before withdrawing them during a fleet overhaul. The ...
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NewsST Engineering to convert world’s first 757 firefighting tanker
ST Engineering is to create the world’s first Boeing 757 firefighting aircraft through the conversion of a passenger jet, with service entry expected within two years.
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NewsAirbus defence boss: only LMXT meets KC-Y requirements
Airbus Defence & Space chief executive Michael Schoellhorn believes that Lockheed Martin’s proposed LMXT tanker is the only aircraft that will meet the US Air Force’s (USAF’s) nascent KC-Y requirement.
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NewsAirAsia to lease at least 100 Vertical Aerospace VX4 eVTOL aircraft
AirAsia Aviation Group will take at least 100 Vertical Aerospace VX4 electric vertical take off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft from lessor Avolon, becoming the first Southeast Asian operator of the type.