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NewsSkyWest asks for extension of temporary cargo reconfiguration rule
SkyWest has asked the FAA to extend a rule that allows carriers to temporarily reconfigure passenger aircraft to cargo operations, in light of the continued depressed demand in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsAirline passenger traffic saw sharpest decline in history during 2020
The coronavirus-ravaged airline industry experienced its sharpest-ever decline in passenger demand during 2020, as global traffic fell 65.9% from 2019 levels, according to full-year data released by IATA today.
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NewsSpanish long-haul start-up World2Fly plans transatlantic services
Newly-established Spanish operator World2Fly is seeking to open transatlantic services to US destinations. The airline – which has ambitions to operate Airbus A350s – has obtained an A330-300 formerly used by Spanish carrier Air Europa. This aircraft (EC-LXR) is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines and was originally delivered to ...
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NewsNew Belavia chief prepares for 737 Classic withdrawal
Belarusian flag-carrier Belavia is intending to stop operations with its older-generation Boeing 737s as it looks towards taking the 737 Max. Belavia has appointed a new general director, former marketing director Igor Cherginets, to succeed long-term airline chief Anatoly Gusarov. Cherginets says the airline is planning to modernise with the ...
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NewsAir cargo demand decline in 2020 ‘worst since records began’
The air cargo sector – touted as the airline industry’s bright spot during the coronavirus crisis – saw its largest year-on-year fall in demand since IATA records began during 2020, although the final quarter brought signs of the gap closing.
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NewsSunwing takes two more 737 Max from Air Lease
Lessor Air Lease has resumed deliveries of the Boeing 737 Max, having handed two of the jets to Canadian leisure carrier Sunwing Airlines.
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NewsWizz to open Sarajevo base in May
Central European budget carrier Wizz Air is establishing a base in Sarajevo, in an effort to boost its market position in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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NewsIATA outlines scenario where Covid variants pummel 2021 traffic
The global airline industry might only see traffic growth of around 13% from 2020 levels this year amid the impact of new variants of Covid-19, according to a potential scenarios presented by IATA.
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NewsSine Draco seeks FAA approval for A321 freighter conversion
Airbus A321 freighter conversion developer Sine Draco is formally seeking US FAA approval for the modification, and has recruited Sierra Nevada Corporation support arm 3S to assist with the regulatory compliance process. Sine Draco will be the owner of the supplemental type certificate for the converted aircraft, designated the A321-200SDF. ...
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NewsAirbus separates A321XLR aft-fuselage work to avoid disrupting assembly line
Airbus is establishing a separate production line at its Hamburg Finkenwerder plant which will be dedicated to assembling the aft fuselage of the long-range A321XLR. This fuselage section is heavily modified from the regular A321neo, featuring a newly-designed integrated large rear centre tank and fuel-mangement system which will be specific ...
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NewsUK advertising body rules Ryanair vaccine claims ‘misleading’
The UK Advertising Standards Authority has ruled that Ryanair “Jab and go” television advertisements must not be broadcast again in forms that attracted more than 2,300 complaints.
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In depthKiev blocks Chinese bid for engine manufacturer Motor Sich
Ukrainian president Volodymr Zelensky appears to have shut down China-backed firm Skyrizon’s long-running effort to acquire engine maker Motor Sich.
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NewsPAL to cut workforce by one-third from mid-March
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will axe about 2,300 staff across its business, starting mid-March, a move that has been looming since October.
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NewsSpice 250 gets turbojet boost for extended range
Rafael has increased the standoff capability of its Spice 250 air-to-surface munition with the addition of a turbojet.
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NewsLion reaches agreements with (some of) its lessors
Several lessors to Lion Group airlines have agreed to restructure their leases after months of bilateral negotiations, Cirium understands.
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NewsBell cargo drone demonstrates autonomous package delivery in residential area
Bell recently demonstrated its Autonomous Pod Transport 70 (APT 70) cargo drone autonomously delivering a package over a 4mi (6.44km) preprogrammed route in north Texas.
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NewsBoeing to issue nearly $10bn in debt
Boeing is working to issue another $9.8 billion in debt for the purpose of paying off and refinancing other liabilities.
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NewsBoeing F-15EX goes vertical in first flight
The first example of the new combat aircraft went vertical in a “Viking” departure manoeuvre shortly after it lifted off from St. Louis Lambert International airport in Missouri on its first flight.
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NewsBreeze takes delivery of first Embraer 190
Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has delivered the first of 15 Embraer 190 jets to US start-up airline Breeze Airways.
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NewsPractical thinking behind striking new livery on DC-10 firefighter
Even aerial firefighting aircraft are worth a make-over, but the revamped livery on the distinctive McDonnell-Douglas DC-10-30 of US operator 10 Tanker serves a practical purpose. The company has shown off a more dynamic colour scheme on aircraft N612AX – a 34-year old airframe originally delivered to Thai Airways International ...