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El Al remains in limbo as Israeli government curbs air travel
Israeli flag-carrier El Al has prolonged the furlough of close to 5,000 personnel at least until the end of February, as the government imposes restrictions on air services. El Al says it has “decided to extend” the unpaid leave of employees until 28 February, putting the figure at 4,864 staff. ...
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Rolls-Royce more pessimistic over long-haul recovery in 2021
Rolls-Royce is assuming engine flying hours on twin-aisle long-haul aircraft will reach just 55% of pre-crisis levels during 2021, down from a previous base case of 70%. The outlook reflects the uncertainty over air traffic recovery for the widebody sector and the engine manufacturer expects, on this basis, free cash ...
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CO2 emissions track falling air traffic in Europe but with ‘variation’
Flights across European airspace in 2020 saw a fall in CO2 emissions that was largely in line with declining flight numbers, according to data released by Eurocontrol.
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US Army touts new rotorcraft in ocean fight with China
China poses several awkward challenges for the US Army. First, the US Army is a land-based military service and China is an ocean away. Second, the wide-open spaces of the Pacific Ocean would seem to make it more difficult to hide in-bound helicopters and tiltrotors from radar.
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Greece signs to receive used Rafales from mid-2021
Greece has signed a deal to acquire 18 Rafale fighters, including a dozen examples which will be drawn from the French air force’s current inventory and delivered from mid-2021.
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New Zealand expects borders to remain closed through 2021
New Zealand’s international borders will likely remain closed off for the rest of the year, amid uncertainty over the rollout of coronavirus vaccines.
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Tokyo sees advanced networks as key for air warfare in 2035
Tokyo has reiterated the critical importance of connectivity in its developmental Mitsubishi F-X future fighter programme.
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IAI to provide two Heron Mk IIs to Central Asian country
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has secured deals to provide two Heron Mk II unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) to an unnamed country in Central Asia.
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ANA to retire domestic large aircraft ‘ahead of schedule’
All Nippon Airways will retire large aircraft operating domestic flights “ahead of schedule” — and cut their utilisation by half — as it discloses that domestic operations will “make up the core” of its earnings in the coming financial year, which begins on 1 April.
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Cebu Pacific outlines $250m convertible preferred shares issue
Cebu Pacific has outlined the details of a $250 million stock rights offering, which it intends to use to finance its debt obligations.
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US extends entry ban for most European nations and Brazil
The US government has extended an entry ban preventing travellers from Europe’s Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Brazil from entering the country in a further attempt to slow the spread of the highly contagious coronavirus, and its even more virulent mutations.
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DOT faces new pressure to halt implementation of American-JetBlue joint business
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is receiving more pressure to reexamine an already-approved revenue-sharing partnership between American Airlines and JetBlue Airways.
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Sun Country introduces 16 new direct flights
Leisure specialist Sun Country has introduced 16 new flights, adding nine additional airports to its network in an effort to offer more passengers possibilities to fly direct to popular vacation destinations.
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Air Baltic certificated for MRO training
Latvian carrier Air Baltic has been approved as maintenance training organisation to qualify aircraft technicians for its own operation and external customers.
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New Berlin airport sees five-year wait for pre-crisis traffic return
After finally opening in October 2020 following years of delays, the operator of Berlin Brandenburg Willy Brandt airport expects a further five-year wait until pre-pandemic passenger levels return and has warned of the need for continued shareholder support to offset lost revenues.
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Alaska takes delivery of first Boeing 737 Max
Alaska Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max aircraft as it begins to streamline its fleet, in an effort to improve overall efficiency and profitability.
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Frontier picks P&W engines for first time to power 134 A320neos
US carrier Frontier Airlines has selected Pratt & Whitney PW1100Gs to power 134 incoming Airbus A320neo-family jets, a move that will diversify its fleet away from complete reliance on CFM International powerplants.
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Aerion prepares to break ground on new Melbourne headquarters and production centre
Supersonic jet developer Aerion remains on track to begin producing its AS2 business jet at a new headquarters in Melbourne, Florida in 2023.
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Sikorsky-Boeing unveil Defiant X for US Army’s FLRAA programme
A Sikorsky-Boeing team has unveiled Defiant X, its design proposal for the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) programme.
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The intricacies of managing aircraft storage
The continued high proportion of parked aircraft as a result of the global pandemic creates a range of issues for airlines and maintenance providers to ensure these aircraft remain airworthy and ready for a return to service.