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News‘Brighter future’: ANA parent outlines near-term airline strategy as recovery continues
The parent company of All Nippon Airways (ANA) is working to “maximise profitability” of its airline business amid a rebound in travel demand, as part of a newly-unveiled corporate strategy that targets “further growth” beyond recovery in the long-term.
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NewsHAL, Safran in pact to develop engine for new 13t helicopter
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and Safran have entered a workshare agreement to develop a new engine for the developmental 13t Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) and its naval version, the Deck-Based Multi-Role Helicopter (DBMRH).
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NewsHAL working to Improve serviceability of air force Hawk 132s
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) is working to improve the fleet-wide serviceability of Indian air force (IAF) BAE Hawk 132 advanced jet trainers.
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NewsSIA Group sees January traffic dip amid ‘robust’ network demand
Singapore Airlines Group has reported its first dip in passenger traffic in January, following months of continued growth as borders reopened.
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NewsEasing of ‘zero Covid’ gives China’s ‘Big Three’ January joy
China’s three largest carriers reported a significant jump in domestic passenger traffic in January, as they quickly added back capacity to their networks, following the scrapping of most pandemic restrictions.
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NewsCopa Q4 profit rises to $88.3m as demand for travel climbs
Copa Holdings, the parent of Panamanian flag carrier Copa Airlines, posted a fourth-quarter profit of $88.3 million as demand for air travel across the region rose.
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NewsAmeriflight strikes deal to purchase Sabrewing cargo drones
US cargo airline Ameriflight has continued showing interest in conceptual autonomous cargo aircraft by signing a letter of intent to purchase 35 vertical take-off and landing drones from California start-up Sabrewing Aircraft.
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NewsUS lawmakers describe unknown objects as nothing new after classified brief
After receiving a classified briefing from US defence officials, members of Congress say the recently shot down unidentified aerial objects appear similar to hundreds of other unknown objects reported by American aviators in recent years.
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NewsPlay optimistic of full-year profit despite economic uncertainty
Icelandic budget airline Play is expecting positive full-year earnings for 2023, as it prepares to expand its fleet to 10 aircraft and its network to 36 points. Play turned in an operating loss for last year of $44.1 million and a pre-tax loss of $55.5 million, based on revenues of ...
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NewsJetBlue plans major operational expansion in South Florida
Seeking a stronger foothold in South Florida, JetBlue Airways plans to ramp up to more than 250 daily departures from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International airport by 2027, including flights to Europe.
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NewsRussian lessor GTLK to acquire over 80 additional Mi-8 helicopters
Russian state lessor GTLK has reached an agreement with Russian Helicopters to acquire 86 domestically-built Mil Mi-8 rotorcraft. GTLK says its fleet will be replenished over the course of 2023-25. All the helicopters will be leased to Russian domestic carriers, it states, although it has not disclosed the details of ...
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NewsFAA chief launches safety review following several recent close calls
The head of the US Federal Aviation Administration has initiated a safety review in response to several recent “close calls” involving large US commercial jets.
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NewsSAS reassures passengers after cyberattack
Scandinavian carrier SAS is reassuring passengers that there is no risk to their personal data following a cyberattack on the company’s IT systems. The attack occurred on 14 February, the Star Alliance airline states, adding that it was one of several companies to be subjected. Its website and certain other ...
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NewsStrike to shut down operations at some German airports
Airports across Germany are gearing up for a day-long strike by public service workers that threatens to severely curtail flight operations.
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NewsAirbus names polymer firm executive as new chief financial officer
Airbus has named Thomas Toepfer as its new chief financial officer, who is set to succeed Dominik Asam from the beginning of September. Asam is set to leave the airframer on 3 March. The company says its defence and space division’s executive vice-president for finance, Xavier Tardy, will serve as ...
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NewsLATAM Airlines Colombia enters Viva Air Colombia acquisition fray
LATAM Airlines Group’s subsidiary in Colombia is interested in “initiating negotiations” to acquire struggling discounter Viva Air, which filed for protection from creditors last week.
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NewsUK’s Flybe to be wound down as ‘complexities’ thwart rescue efforts
Administrators of UK regional carrier Flybe are to wind down the company, after failing to reach agreement on selling the business. Flybe filed for administration on 27 January. Administrators had sought a temporary operating licence for the carrier while the possibility of rescue remained. But “intensive” discussions with parties regarding ...
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NewsUK’s Jet2 opens Manchester crew-training centre
UK leisure carrier Jet2 has opened a new training centre for air and ground crew, a facility located near Manchester airport. It will complement a centre established by the budget operator close to Bradford in 2014. The Manchester facility will enable the company to “underpin its growth ambitions”, says Jet2. ...
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NewsVirgin Orbit launch failure inquiry indicates engine overheat after fuel-filter dislodged
Virgin Orbit has started modifying its air-dropped rocket vehicle after analysis indicated that abnormal heating of the second-stage engine, following a filter displacement, caused loss of thrust during the company’s failed inaugural UK satellite launch. Investigators have analysed data suggesting that a fuel filter in the LauncherOne vehicle – dropped ...
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NewsBoeing, Tata joint venture produces first 737 Max fin
An Indian joint venture between Boeing and India’s Tata Advanced System (TASL) has shipped the first vertical fin for the Boeing 737 Max programme.