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NewsEasyJet operating chief resigns
Peter Bellew has resigned from his position as EasyJet’s chief operating officer to “pursue other business opportunities”, the UK-based low-cost carrier announced on 4 July. EasyJet’s statement to the London Stock Exchange does not suggest the decision relates to the operating challenges faced by the carrier in recent months. Bellew ...
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NewsSAS warns 'reckless' pilots' strike threatens carrier's survival
SAS is warning that industrial action by pilots is reckless and threatens the survival of the company, after it failed to avert a strike by cockpit crews. Efforts at mediation had twice deferred a strike notice, pushing it back from 29 June until 4 July. But SAS says the members ...
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NewsVallair prepares to convert A330s under new Class-E freighter programme
French engineering specialist Vallair has unveiled a Class-E cargo modification for Airbus A330-300s, which is intended to offer a quick low-cost alternative to full freighter conversion. The upper-deck modification – which will offer a 60t payload and range of some 4,200nm – is designed to “bridge the gap” for operations ...
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NewsRyanair and Wizz record highest traffic months in June
Expanding European low-cost carriers Ryanair and Wizz Air both saw traffic levels soar in June, underlining their return to growth since the pandemic.
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NewsMQ-25 programme hits lab integration milestone
The US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has conducted a lab integration event to explore the deck handling of the developmental Boeing MQ-25 Stingray unmanned refuelling aircraft.
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NewsEl Al strives to settle labour dispute with cockpit crews
Israeli flag-carrier El Al is continuing negotiations with cockpit crew representatives in a bid to resolve a persistent dispute ahead of a labour court hearing. The dispute – focused on pay claims and working conditions – has led to disruptions in the airline’s schedule over the past couple of months ...
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NewsEmirates A380 tyre rupture damages left wing fairing
An Emirates Airbus A380 suffered a tyre rupture during cruise, damaging a “small portion” of the aircraft’s aerodynamic fairing.
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NewsAsia-Pacific air force signs for Elbit precision bomb kit
Elbit Systems has secured a $220 million contract to supply guidance kits to an unnamed Asia-Pacific country.
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NewsBoeing takes issue with massive Chinese Airbus order
Boeing has expressed dismay with China’s ‘Big Three’ carriers placing an order for 292 A320neo family jets on 1 July.
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NewsSAS gains more negotiating time as pilots push back strike again
Mediators have obtained a further postponement of threatened industrial action by SAS pilots, at least until 4 July. The planned strike by cockpit crew for the Scandinavian carrier was originally scheduled to commence on 29 June. It was deferred by three days, to 2 July, after the two sides agreed ...
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NewsAircalin launches Singapore flights; eyes Asia opportunities
New Caledonian carrier Aircalin is “working on” opportunities to grow its Asia network, following the launch of direct flights between Singapore and Noumea.
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NewsDaher becomes Boeing supplier with purchase of Florida site from Triumph
French aircraft manufacturer Daher has completed the purchase from Triumph Group of an aerostructures business in Florida, becoming a direct supplier to major aircraft manufacturers like Boeing and Gulfstream.
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NewsUS DOJ fines Air France-KLM $3.9m for incorrect mail delivery information
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has settled with Air France-KLM Group for $3.9 million after accusing the European airline company of incorrectly reporting mail delivery information.
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NewsPoland signs $1.8bn contract for 32 AW149 multirole helicopters
Poland has finalised a deal with prime contractor PZL-Swidnik for the supply of 32 Leonardo Helicopters AW149 medium twins. Signed on 1 July, the “Perkoz” programme acquisition is worth €1.76 billion ($1.8 billion), Leonardo says. Source: Polish Ministry of National Defence PZL-Swidnik will deliver 32 of the medium ...
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NewsChina’s ‘big three’ airlines sign for 292 Airbus A320neos
China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Air China have today signed agreements with Airbus covering orders for a combined 292 A320neo aircraft.
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NewsEASA spearheads rulemaking for VTOL-capable operations and licensing
Europe’s air transport safety authority has laid out pioneering proposals for integrating operation of air taxis within cities, using innovative vertical take-off aircraft, with rules complementing those previously drawn up for unmanned aircraft systems. The proposals cover airworthiness and flight-crew licensing, as well as air operations, and the European Union ...
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NewsIcelandair to take 737 Max fleet to 20 with further leases
Icelandair Group is to take its fleet of Boeing 737 Max jets to 20 through a new agreement to lease additional aircraft. It has entered a pact with Singapore-based lessor BOC Aviation for a long-term operation lease of two 737 Max 8s. Icelandair Group says the aircraft will be delivered ...
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NewsUK airport operational issues are ‘primarily for industry to solve’: transport secretary
UK transport secretary Grant Shapps has unveiled a strategy aimed at tackling the operational problems at the country’s airports, but is resisting pressure to bring in European Union workers to fill staffing gaps. Shapps detailed a 22-point plan on 30 June, aimed at supporting recruitment, delivery of “realistic” schedules, and ...
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NewsHK controller cleared A330 to take-off while 747-8F crossed runway
Hong Kong investigators have concluded that an air traffic controller’s temporary loss of situational awareness resulted in a Hong Kong Airlines A330-300 being cleared to take off from a runway that a Cathay Pacific Airways Boeing 747-8F was crossing.
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NewsUncertainty clouds future of Vietnam’s Pacific Airlines
Vietnam Airlines low-cost unit Pacific Airlines is facing an existential crisis, but its parent is restricted in its ability to bring in new partners.