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NewsHawaiian resumes flights to US mainland and Japan
Hawaiian Airlines is restarting service to 10 US mainland destinations and Tokyo following the state of Hawaii’s partial reopening.
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NewsUS aviation industry braces for furloughs as relief package expires
The US aviation industry is preparing for thousands of layoffs as government financial aid to protect workers’ salaries expires in the coming hours.
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NewsFAA’s Dickson flies Max, declares ‘I like what I saw’
Federal Aviation Administration chief Steve Dickson piloted a Boeing 737 Max on 30 September, declaring afterward that the experience made him “comfortable” with the Max’s systems, but insisting his agency will certificate the jet only when convinced it is safe.
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NewsAviation must prepare for vaccination distribution: IATA
Airlines trade organisation IATA says the industry must thoroughly prepare to play a leading role in the distribution of a coronavirus vaccine when one becomes globally available.
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NewsUS Marine Corps F-35B and KC-130J collide and crash
A US Marine Corps Lockheed Martin F-35B stealth fighter and KC-130J tanker collided and crashed during a refuelling exercise in Southern California on 29 September.
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NewsBell and Xwing complete drone flight tests using detect-and-avoid system
Autonomous aircraft company Xwing and helicopter maker Bell have completed test flights of a four-prop drone outfitted with “detect-and-avoid” (DAA) technology, demonstrating systems the companies say can enable future commercial unmanned flight.
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NewsBidder drops out of running for Glasgow Prestwick airport
A preferred bidder for Glasgow Prestwick airport has pulled out, Scottish ministers have disclosed today.
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NewsBombardier to take full control of Berlin MRO
The Canadian airframer is buying out fellow shareholders Lufthansa Technik and ExecuJet to bring Germany-based LBAS fully into its service network.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters nears first military customer for five-bladed H145M
Airbus Helicopters is close to securing its first order for a H145M with a five-bladed main rotor – the military variant of its strong-selling medium-twin.
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NewsUAE takes second GlobalEye from Saab
The United Arab Emirates air force has received its second GlobalEye surveillance aircraft from Saab.
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In depthHAV boss eyes point-to-point passenger role for Airlander
While the coronavirus pandemic thwarted an ambition to sell a first Airlander 10 earlier this year, developer Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) is using the downturn to promote the giant aircraft’s potential in the regional air transport role.
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NewsJapanese low-cost carrier Peach receives first A320neo
Japanese budget carrier Peach has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo.
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NewsFirst Il-114-300 commences engine tests ahead of maiden flight
Ground tests have commenced with the first modernised Ilyushin Il-114-300, ahead of initiation of the turboprop’s flight campaign. The twin-engined aircraft has undergone low-power runs of its Klimov TV7-117ST-01 powerplant, developed by United Engine Corporation. Russia’s United Aircraft says it carried out the runs at the Zhukovsky flight-test base of ...
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NewsAustralia’s Rex to enter the jet business with six 737-800s
Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) has signed letters of intent with two lessors to lease six Boeing 737-800s. The first aircraft will arrive on 1 November, with the remainder to follow in the ensuing four months, says the airline. Source: Wikimedia Commons The flight deck of a 737-800 ...
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NewsSAA suspends operations as rescuers seek to preserve finances
South African Airways has suspended all airline operations while its rescuers assess options to obtain urgent funding for the embattled flag-carrier. While the government has been claiming continuous engagement with potential funding sources, SAA’s rescue practitioners have warned of dwindling reserves, and have been keeping creditors updated over the deteriorating ...
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NewsChina Eastern tweaks bellyhold cargo deal with China Cargo
China Eastern Airlines has adjusted its bellyhold freight business deal with sister carrier China Cargo Airlines, in light of changing market conditions following the coronavirus outbreak. The SkyTeam carrier states that the adjustments come amid falling demand for passenger transport, as well as its recent foray into the “unconventional ...
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NewsJetstar Japan posts 21% decline in full-year operating revenue
Jetstar Japan’s operating revenue declined 21% to Y47.9 billion ($454 million) for the fiscal year ended 30 June, as it grappled with the impact of Covid-19. “Despite strong performance in the first half of the fiscal year, the second half was significantly affected by the sharp decline in aviation demand ...
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NewsNorthrop reiterates call for accelerated Australian MQ-4C Triton buy
Northrop Grumman has reiterated its call for Canberra to move its acquisition of the MQ-4C Triton unmanned air vehicle (UAV) forward to help fill a potential two-year production gap. The company notes that the platform has proven effective since the US Navy (USN) deployed a pair of the high-altitude, long-endurance ...
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In depthFAA administrator Dickson in Seattle for Max training ahead of 30 September flight
Federal Aviation Administration chief Steve Dickson arrived in Seattle on 29 September and will complete new 737 Max pilot training requirements before flying the Max on 30 September.
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NewsNo commitment on final date, but Bell 525 certification tests ‘finishing’
Certification tests of the Bell 525 Relentless “are finishing” says Bell, but the date when the super-medium, twin-engined helicopter will cross the finish line remains undisclosed.