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NewsBoeing eyes strong aviation market growth in India
Boeing expects strong growth in South Asia’s passenger aircraft and freighter fleet over the next twenty years, according to its new Commercial Market Outlook for India.
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NewsIlyushin prioritises Il-114-300 flight-testing after management reshuffle
United Aircraft has rejigged the management of its Ilyushin division, as it looks to resume flight-testing of the Il-114-300 turboprop and make preparations to fly the new Il-96-400M. Daniil Brenerman has been appointed as Ilyushin managing director, while predecessor Sergei Yarkovoy will head its board of directors. Brenerman was previously ...
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NewsAsia-Pacific carriers beef up international flights
Asia-Pacific carriers continue to add to their long-haul networks as the region’s air travel recovery continues.
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NewsEmbraer, Lockheed Martin eye Indian medium transport tender
An Indian air force requirement for a new medium transport aircraft has attracted the interest of Embraer and Lockheed Martin, with the former bringing a C-390 Millennium at the show, marking the type’s maiden Aero India appearance.
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NewsAir India resumes direct Mumbai-JFK service as large order beckons
Air India has resumed its non-stop service between Mumbai and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, as reports suggest a major order is pending.
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NewsRex to lease two more 737s
Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) will further expand its Boeing 737-800 fleet this year, after signing a letter of intent to lease two more examples.
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NewsHAL unveils new lead-in fighter trainer concept
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) is showcasing a new Hindustan Lead in Fighter Trainer (HLFT-42) concept at Aero India, which is optimised to train pilots for future twin-engined fighters of the Indian air force.
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NewsHAL finalises 13t helicopter design to replace Mi-17s
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) is moving ahead with its Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) programme.
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NewsFAA reviewed United aircraft safety incident in Hawaii
The Federal Aviation Administration says it has reviewed an aircraft safety incident from December in which a United Airlines aircraft sharply descended just after taking off from Hawaii.
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NewsVirgin Atlantic calls time on Pakistan routes
Virgin Atlantic is to end its services to Pakistan this summer, routes the UK carrier had begun serving during the pandemic.
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NewsJetSmart CEO wants to acquire struggling Colombian discounter Viva Air
The chief executive of Chile’s JetSmart has expressed interest acquiring struggling Colombian low-cost carrier Viva Air after that carrier filed for protection from creditors.
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NewsAdjusted radar settings likely behind rash of USA’s unknown object detections
The Pentagon says it has been more closely scrutinising the airspace around North America after an incursion by a Chinese surveillance balloon, including increasing the sensitivity settings on radars that previously were not reporting small, low-speed objects.
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NewsAir Arabia posts record profit as traffic surged back in 2022
Air Arabia posted record net profits for 2022 as strong demand and expansion into new markets helped the low-cost operator surpass pre-pandemic passenger levels.
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NewsWestJet to expand flying to USA and eastern Canada
Canadian airline WestJet plans to expand its connectivity from Calgary and Edmonton by almost 30% and 50%, respectively, over 2022 levels, beginning in April.
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NewsStart-up Eswatini Air seeks to begin flights by summer season
Start-up African carrier Eswatini Air is aiming to commence services before the end of March, in time for the summer schedule. The airline – which will be based in the state formerly known as Swaziland – is being set up by Royal Eswatini National Airways Corporation. It says that it ...
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NewsAirbus hands Bremen A321neo work as A330 wing tasks shift to UK
Airbus has reached a provisional agreement with German representatives over future operations at its Bremen plant, alleviating concerns dating back three years that long-haul aircraft wing work would be withdrawn from the facility. The agreement, signed on 9 February, centres on ensuring future viability of the site. Under the plan ...
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NewsVirgin Australia leases cargo facility in Tasmania
Virgin Australia has signed a 10-year lease for a new cargo facility at Launceston airport in Tasmania, in its first major cargo-related announcement since exiting administration in 2020.
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NewsJapan’s Skymark Airlines returns to nine-month profit
Skymark Airlines returned to profitability in its nine-month earnings, buoyed by a return of leisure domestic travel demand.
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NewsFourth airborne object shot down after overflying ‘sensitive sites’
Another unidentified aerial object was shot down by an F-16 fighter aircraft near the maritime border between the USA and Canada on Lake Huron – the third unknown object and fourth overall to be destroyed in the past week.
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In depthUS aerospace supply chain faces long climb back to health
Boeing’s aircraft production rates remain significantly depressed from last decade’s highs – reflecting an aerospace industry struggling to keep up and facing what insiders describe as a long, difficult climb back to normalcy.