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NewsBoeing, Turkish Technic extend parts package agreement
Istanbul-based Turkish Technic will grow its components inventory, following the renewal of its tailored parts package agreement with Boeing for another three years.
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NewsThai Airways gains final approval to embark on restructuring
Thai Airways International received court approval for its restructuring plan at a 15 June hearing, clearing the final hurdle before implementation of the proposals.
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NewsUS DOT plans to fine Air Canada $25.5m for ticket refund delays
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is looking to impose a $25.5 million civil penalty on Air Canada after the carrier dragged its feet on refunding tickets held by US passengers.
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NewsNew Lockheed Martin exec takes over F-35 programme at make-or-break point
Bridget Lauderdale has the privilege – or the burden – of taking over the management of the Lockheed Martin F-35 at a critical point.
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NewsUS nominates Sullenberger to ICAO post
The administration of US President Joe Biden has nominated former airline pilot Chesley Sullenberger to be its next ambassador to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
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NewsUS and Europe commit to preventing transfer of aerospace technology to ‘non-market’ economies
The US government and European Union will collaborate to help prevent aerospace technology from falling into the hands of “state-financed competitors” and so-called “non-market economies”.
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NewsSouthwest grounds operations due to computer ‘issues’
Southwest Airlines grounded operations on 15 June due to computer issues, marking the second time in two days that the airline suffered significant operational problems.
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AnalysisCheap fuel killed propfan concepts decades ago. Can CFM’s revived concept endure?
As before, experts agree propfans have real ability to bring significant efficiency gains to the next generation of commercial airliners – in this case, the jets Airbus and Boeing are expected to bring to market in the 2030s.
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NewsIreland takes steps to reinstate former Stobart domestic flights
Ireland’s transport ministry hopes to finalise by early July an emergency process to seek a carrier to reinstate the Public Service Obligation (PSO) routes operated until its recent collapse by Stobart Air.
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NewsTesting of crucial section for PD-35 engine set to begin this year
Testing of the gas generator for Russia’s high-thrust Aviadvigatel PD-35 engine is set to commence in the autumn. The powerplant is a scaled-up derivative of the PD-14 developed for the Irkut MC-21. United Engine Corporation says the 35,000kg-thrust engine is intended for installation on long-haul twin-aisle aircraft. “This is one ...
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NewsEnd in sight for prolonged Airbus-Boeing dispute as US and EU agree funding framework
Airbus is encouraged by plans to end the long-running transatlantic dispute over subsidies for large civil aircraft programmes through a series of steps outlined by a co-operative framework. European trade commissioner Vladis Dombrovskis has reached an “understanding” with US trade representative Katherine Tai intended to address bilateral issues through a ...
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NewsEmirates limits airline impairments to specific jets nearing retirement
Emirates recorded an impairment of Dhs500 million ($136 million) in its full-year 2020-21 figures specifically relating to certain aircraft which it does not expect to return to service before they reach end-of-life or their leases expire. Over the course of the year the carrier took delivery of three A380s and ...
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NewsTwo bidders express interest in Korea’s Eastar Jet
Suspended South Korean low-cost carrier Eastar Jet has attracted two bidders, according to local media reports.
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NewsEmirates Group unveils rare full-year loss and expects ‘patchy’ track to recovery
Emirates Group slashed its workforce by nearly a third in response to the air transport crisis, the impact of which has driven the perennially-profitable operator to a rare full-year loss of Dhs22.1 billion ($6 billion). The airline division suffered a loss of Dhs20.3 billion, in contrast to its profit of ...
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NewsGovernment indecision hindering travel pass adoption: AirAsia exec
Official indecision about travel pass apps will complicate the reopening of air traffic in Southeast Asia, according to a senior AirAsia executive.
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NewsHelvetic and SmartLynx open Basel bases for holiday routes
Swiss carrier Helvetic Airways is to open a base at Basel airport, where it will station a pair of regional Embraer E-Jets for Mediterranean services. Helvetic says the Basel operation, which commences on 10 July, is its first from the airport. It will fly to the Spanish city of Jerez, ...
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NewsMD Helicopters gets contract extensions for Afghan MD530F support
MD Helicopters has secured a pair of contracts worth a total of $43.9 million related to support for the Afghan Air Force’s MD530F light attack helicopters.
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NewsSouth Korean airlines fined for safety lapses
South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) has imposed fines totaling W941 million ($840,000) on Jeju Air, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines for violating safety rules.
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NewsLufthansa eyes positive cash flow in Q2
Lufthansa Group is reporting a significant surge in air travel bookings and predicting positive cash flow in the second quarter of 2021 thanks partly to its restructuring.
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NewsEllsworth AFB, South Dakota to be first operational base for B-21 stealth bomber
The base will also host the stealth bomber’s formal training unit.