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NewsJapanese industry teams up for supersonic transport
The Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has enlisted the support of the country’s aerospace players to conduct research & development into a supersonic transport.
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NewsPhilippine Airlines to restructure amid widening full-year losses
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is working towards “a comprehensive restructuring plan”, as the embattled carrier widened its full-year losses on what it called the “extraordinary impact” of the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsSIA Group reports 14% passenger load factor in May
Singapore Airlines Group’s passenger load factor reached 14% in May, and during the month carried 119,600 passengers versus 9,600 passengers in May 2020.
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NewsQantas ups Alliance E190 options in fresh domestic capacity ramp-up
Qantas has increased the number of Embraer E190s options under a wet lease agreement with regional operator Alliance Aviation, as it further boosts domestic capacity.
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NewsFAA mandates inspections for 737 Max flight control systems
The Federal Aviation Administration has mandated that US airlines perform repeated inspections of aspects of Boeing 737 Max flight control systems.
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NewsChina’s ‘Big Three’ see slower domestic traffic growth in May
China’s three largest airlines once again saw a significant surge in domestic passenger traffic in May, compared to a year ago — though traffic shrank slightly on a month-on-month basis.
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NewsUS Air Force T-7A advanced jet trainer delayed by up to 15 months
The US Air Force’s T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer has fallen as much as 15 months behind schedule after parts shortages, initial design delays and the discovery of aircraft wing rock.
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NewsDavid Curtis, head of Viking and De Havilland parent Longview, to retire
David Curtis, executive chairman of Canadian aerospace company Longview Aviation Capital, will retire on 1 August, ending a nearly 40-year tenure during which Longview acquired major aircraft programmes including the Viking Air Twin Otter and De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Dash 8.
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NewsUSAF demos converting commercial-grade jet fuel into military fuel for ‘Agile’ operations
The ability to refuel at commercial airports would allow US military aircraft to operate or transit from more locations.
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NewsRyanair to take 12 737 Max jets this summer with half going to Malta Air
Ryanair expects to receive a total of 12 Boeing 737 Max 8-200s during the summer season, following the delivery of its first example of the type today. Six of those jets will be in Ryanair mainline colours and six in the livery of Malta Air. Ryanair then plans to receive ...
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NewsDornier Seawings secures funding to continue Seastar flight testing
Dornier Seawings says a €300 million ($363 million) funding boost from China will allow it to continue the flight-test campaign for its reborn Seastar CD2 amphibian, and launch serial production. Source: Dornier Seawings The 12-seat turboprop first flew last year The money comes from a bond issue ...
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NewsIrkut outlines remaining tests for MC-21
Irkut has identified evacuation and electrical discharge protection among outstanding tests for its MC-21-300 twinjet, as the aircraft edges towards certification.
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NewsRyanair’s first 737 Max flies from Boeing Field to Dublin
Ryanair’s first Boeing 737 Max 8-200 aircraft is due to land in Dublin today.
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NewsAer Lingus delays UK-USA flights amid ongoing restrictions
Aer Lingus has delayed the launch date of flights from Manchester to New York JFK and Orlando from late July until the end of September.
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NewsGround-effect electric vehicle draws attention of Channel ferry operator
US developers of an electric ground-effect vehicle have attracted the interest of a French ferry operator, which is exploring its potential for high-speed sustainable overwater transport. Brittany Ferries says it has signed a letter of intent with the Boston-based start-up company Regent with a view to capitalising on commercial operations ...
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NewsEmirates full-year freight revenues surge despite fall in cargo volumes
Surging demand for essential freight capacity meant Emirates’ cargo revenues rose by more than 50% over the last financial year. Emirates’ SkyCargo division turned in revenues of Dhs17.1 billion ($4.7 billion) for 2020-21 compared with the previous figure of Dhs11.2 billion. This was despite a fall of around 20% in ...
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NewsWizz adds Naples base as Italian focus continues
Central European low-cost carrier Wizz Air is continuing its expansion in Italy by launching an operation at Naples, the latest in a series of bases it has added in the country since the pandemic hit.
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NewsPratt & Whitney sees better gas turbine efficiency as enabling green technology
Pratt & Whitney believes that improving the efficiency of gas turbine technology for aircraft engines will complement the roll-out of new technologies to reduce emissions.
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NewsStart-up Play shows off distinctive livery on A321neo
Icelandic start-up carrier Play’s first aircraft has emerged in the airline’s distinctive all-red livery. The aircraft, an Airbus A321neo, is fitted with CFM International Leap-1A powerplants. Reykjavik-based Play has obtained its air operator’s certificate and is intending to launch services in June. The carrier has listed seven initial destinations from ...
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In depthAirAsia’s MRO unit touts expertise, sees opportunity amid gloom
Despite commencing operations in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, AirAsia Group’s MRO unit Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) sees a silver lining in the crisis, which has brought most of the aviation industry to its knees.