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NewsAsiana acquisition still on track despite slower regulatory approvals: Korean Air
Korean Air’s acquisition of rival Asiana Airlines is “proceeding smoothly”, says the airline, as it doubles down on efforts to secure regulatory approvals in key markets such the USA and China.
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NewsCzech Republic sending attack helicopters to Ukraine
Senior American defence officials announced a trove of advanced weapons transfers to Ukraine following a meeting of the multi-national coalition providing support to the beleaguered country.
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NewsMilitary C-17s deliver baby formula from Europe to USA amid national shortage
The Pentagon’s Transportation Command is overseeing the shipment of much-needed baby formula from Switzerland in the face of a nationwide shortage.
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NewsNew Pipistrel president lays out priority projects
Pipistrel looks set to have a flurry of new and improved products on the market in the coming years as new owner Textron accelerates product development at the Slovenian electric aircraft specialist.
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NewsUS electric propulsion firm Magnix picks R-R executive as CEO
US electric aircraft propulsion developer Magnix has hired longtime Rolls-Royce staffer Nuno Taborda as chief executive, effective 1 June.
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NewsUS Army renews Airbus contract for UH-72 support
The US Army has renewed its long-running contract with Airbus for contractor logistics support (CLS) to the manufactuer’s UH-72 Lakota utility helicopter.
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In depthVolare sees charter flying driving growth
Hangar8 founder Dustin Dryden’s new, Oxford-based business has taken an unexpected turn since the start of the pandemic
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NewsDassault delays Falcon 6X arrival on supply chain disruption
Dassault has announced a six-month delay to the service entry of the Falcon 6X, to mid-2023, blaming the ongoing effects on the supply chain of Covid-19 and the Ukraine crisis.
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NewsDaher positive on prospects for TBM 960
Daher is upbeat about prospects for its TBM 960, the latest version of its single-engined turboprop, the first delivery of which took place last month.
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NewsIndia’s Akasa unveils first painted 737 Max
Indian start-up carrier Akasa Air has unveiled its first Boeing 737 Max in the airline’s livery. The orange-purple colour scheme on the jet (VT-YAA) features a stylised ‘A’ on the fin, with the design inspired by birds, an aircraft wing, and the sun. Akasa unveiled an agreement last year to ...
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NewsILS abnormality encountered days before ERJ-145’s off-runway landing
US investigators probing a CommutAir Embraer ERJ-145’s offset approach path, before it suffered a runway excursion at Presque Isle, have disclosed that a second aircraft had encountered an offset to the same airport just two days earlier. While no-one was seriously injured in the 4 March 2019 accident, the aircraft ...
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NewsEBACE static debut for Textron trio
Textron Aviation has a trio of EBACE debutants on the static display – a Beechcraft King Air 360 twin-turboprop, Cessna CJ4 Gen II light jet and XLS Gen II super-light aircraft.
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NewsBombardier launches ultra-long-range Global 8000 with supersonic test campaign
Bombardier has given a supersonic start to the launch of its long-promised 8,000nm (14,800km)-range Global 8000 – flying a test aircraft beyond the speed of sound as part of its certification campaign.
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NewsLow NH90 availability pinned on contract failings, but programme chief sees causes for optimism
Availability rates as low as 25% on the NH Industries NH90 were the result of too much focus on managing the acquisition and introduction of the helicopters and not enough on how to keep them flying, according to a senior Airbus Helicopters executive.
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NewsSaudi’s Flyadeal claims kingdom’s first all-female crewed flight
Saudi Arabian flag-carrier Saudia’s budget division Flyadeal is claiming to have operated the first all-female crewed flight by an airline of the kingdom. Flyadeal says the crew – most of whom were Saudi citizens – operated the Airbus A320neo on the F3117 service between Riyadh and Jeddah. The aircraft (HZ-FAV) ...
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NewsJet Airways secures AOC; eyes Q3 launch
Jet Airways has received its air operator certificate (AOC) from India’s civil aviation regulators, a significant milestone that paves the way for its eventual re-launch.
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NewsSingapore’ Changi airport to reopen Terminal 2 ahead of anticipated traffic uptick
Singapore’s Changi airport will reopen Terminal 2 in phases from 29 May, as it anticipates a strong traffic boost during the June peak travel period.
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In depthLondon’s Biggin Hill airport sees growth opportunity
Few images encapsulated the post-apocalyptic feel of lockdowns and their effect on aviation as those ghostly, silent terminals at some of the world’s busiest airports. Yet as once ram-packed international hubs such as London Heathrow emptied of passengers and their owners fretted about their future, other, smaller air gateways, many ...
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NewsPearl 10X engine testing spools up
Rolls-Royce is ramping up testing on the Pearl 10X engine that will power Dassault’s developmental Falcon 10X ultra-long-range business jet.
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NewsBoeing Business Jets reveals new president and announces new BBJ Max orders
Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) has a new chief, with newly appointed president Erika Pearson making her EBACE show debut just two days into the role.