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InterviewChallenges remain as Boeing looks to future at Farnborough
While facing continued certification, production and delivery headaches, Boeing Commercial Airplanes chief executive Stan Deal sees the manufacturer arriving at Farnborough air show with its eyes still on the future.
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NewsVirgin Atlantic unveils A330neo cabin and names Boston as route for October debut
Virgin Atlantic expects to begin operations with its first Airbus A330neo in October this year on its London Heathrow-Boston route, the carrier announced on 12 July as it unveiled its cabin for the type.
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NewsLeonardo closes in on maiden sortie of AW249 attack helicopter
Leonardo Helicopters is gearing up for a first flight of the AW249 attack helicopter it is developing for the Italian army with the initial prototype substantially complete.
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NewsLeonardo Helicopters mulls assembly line reshuffle if UK joins Poland as AW149 customer
Leonardo Helicopters could eventually stop production of the AW149 super-medium-twin in Italy if it secures an order from the UK on top of a recent commitment from Poland.
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NewsDi Gennaro becomes ATR’s finance chief
Franco-Italian turboprop manufacturer ATR has revealed that longtime aerospace executive Antonio Di Gennaro became the company’s chief financial officer on 1 July.
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NewsLockheed Martin delivers airborne laser weapon to US Air Force
The company says it turned over a high-energy laser to the US Air Force that is capable of being deployed on a tactical jet.
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NewsRafael to reveal Ice Breaker multi-domain missile
Rafael is unveiling an air-launched version of its recently introduced Sea Breaker precision-guided anti-ship missile, called Ice Breaker, at the Farnborough air show. Source: Rafael An artist’s impression of the new missile The 700kg (1,540lb) weapon, which has a range of 162nm (300km), is suitable for light-attack ...
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NewsBoeing says 737 production hit 31-per-month rate in June as backlog jumps
Boeing made progress ramping up aircraft deliveries in June, and says it has achieved its goal of raising 737 production to a 31-per-month rate.
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NewsHeathrow airport caps daily passengers and tells airlines to halt ticket sales
London Heathrow airport has announced a capacity cap for the peak summer travel season and requested that its airline customers stop selling tickets for the period, citing the challenges posed by the “legacy of Covid”.
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NewsAir Canada and Emirates plan to start codesharing in 2022
Air Canada and Emirates Airline will this year implement a codeshare deal that the carriers say will significantly expand the reach of their respective networks.
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NewsA320 just 6ft from terrain collision after pressure-setting error
French investigators have disclosed that an Airbus A320 inbound to Paris narrowly escaped colliding with terrain short of the runway, after an incorrect pressure setting given to the pilots went undetected. Analysis of the serious incident – which took place in poor weather and low visibility – shows the A320 ...
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NewsNorwegian signs pact to to pursue network link-up with Wideroe
Norwegian has signed a letter of intent to co-operate with compatriot carrier Wideroe under a partnership which aims to link their respective networks.
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NewsPilots cautioned over terrain and weather effects during approach to new Hong Kong runway
Pilot representatives are urging crews to be particularly cautious when conducting approaches to Hong Kong’s new third runway, owing to potential weather effects and the proximity of terrain. The new runway 25R/07L is located to the north of the airport. Hong Kong’s previous northern runway has been redesignated as a ...
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NewsCMC wins contract to upgrade ROK KA-1 trainers
Canadian avionics manufacture CMC Electronics has won a contract to upgrade the avionics in South Korean air force’s KA-1 Woongbi trainer aircraft.
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NewsDeucalion Aviation investor SVPGlobal takes over entirety of company
Investment firm Strategic Value Partners has completely acquired the asset-management company Deucalion Aviation, having previously taken a 50% share. Deucalion manages over 180 aircraft – both single- and twin-aisle, with a core of mid-life models – which are leased to more than 80 operators. Strategic Value Partners has acquired full ...
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NewsUS Navy loses F/A-18 overboard in Mediterranean heavy seas
A Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet was blown off the deck of an aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean Sea after experiencing ”unexpected heavy weather”.
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NewsRisk of foreign object debris in 787 fire switches prompts FAA action
The risk of foreign object debris in Boeing 787 engine fire shutoff switches has prompted action by the US Federal Aviation Administration.
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NewsFrontier will not sweeten its offer to buy Spirit, asks for delay to shareholder vote
Frontier Airlines says it will not further sweeten its offer to acquire Spirit Airlines and has asked Spirit to consider further delaying a shareholder vote.
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NewsLion Air Group ‘still committed’ to 737 Max: Chairman
Lion Air Group chairman Rusdi Kirana has reiterated the airline group’s commitment to the Boeing 737 Max, with Malaysian unit Batik Air Malaysia set to take its first Max 9 aircraft early 2023.
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NewsSaudi waste-to-fuel plant developer seeks UK price-stabilisation mechanism
Saudi Arabian engineering firm Alfanar is seeking price-protection measures from the UK government as it commits to developing two more sustainable aviation fuel plants in the country. Alfanar is already advancing with an initial £1 billion project – the ‘Lighthouse Green Fuels’ scheme in Teesside, in the north-east – which ...