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NewsQantas to make narrowbody decision by end of year
Qantas’s discussions for its future fleet of narrowbody aircraft are well advanced, with an aim to order over 100 aircraft.
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NewsBoeing Australia, RAAF fly second ATS loyal wingman
Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) are continuing work with their developmental Airpower Teaming System (ATS) ‘loyal wingman’ aircraft, with two examples flying.
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NewsSaudi Arabia requests AMRAAMs to replace weapons used against UAVs
The US Department of State has approved a request from Saudi Arabia to buy up to 280 Raytheon AIM-120C air-to-air missiles in order to replace inventory used to intercept unmanned air vehicle (UAV) attacks on the Middle Eastern kingdom.
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NewsAir Lease cancels three Boeing 787s this year; could deliver up to 16 next year
Air Lease Corporation says the company has cancelled three Boeing 787 Dreamliner orders due to the airframer’s ongoing issues with the type.
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NewsChina eyes 1,000 nukes by 2030, likely gives H-6N ballistic missile role
The pace of the Chinese military’s nuclear arms build-up is accelerating, as the country is expected to have at least 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030.
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NewsUS carriers prepare for influx of international travellers as entry ban is lifted
Major US passenger carriers are bracing for an influx of travellers ahead of the reopening of the country’s borders to fully vaccinated passengers from 33 countries, including most of Europe, scheduled for next week.
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NewsUS government pushes back vaccination deadline
The US government has pushed back its deadline for companies with more than 100 employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, from 8 December to 4 January 2022.
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NewsCargo lift helps Turkish Airlines top pre-crisis profits in third quarter
Turkish Airlines profits outstripped pre-crisis levels in the third quarter as the carrier benefited from a strong cargo performance.
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NewsIberia conducts domestic flight with waste-based biofuel
Spanish carrier Iberia has carried out a domestic service using sustainable fuel produced from waste as a raw material. The IAG airline operated the Madrid-Bilbao flight, IB426, using an Airbus A320neo powered by CFM International Leap-1A engines. Its operation followed a collaboration agreement signed between Iberia and the energy company ...
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NewsAirbus keen to restore crisis-hit ATR’s performance: Faury
Airbus chief executive Guillaume Faury says the airframer is striving restore the profitability of its ATR venture, as the regional aircraft manufacturer marks 40 years since its creation. Faury tells FlightGlobal that ATR – founded on 4 November 1981 – has been a “performing” entity but one which has “suffered ...
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AnalysisWhy the UAE’s F-35 deal was worth the wait
Backed by the Biden administration and Israel, the UAE’s attempt to buy stealthy F-35As looks set to propel its air force to the next level of combat capability and give it an edge over potential foes.
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In depthMiddle East airlines emerge from Covid-19 with lots to prove
The devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the airline industry has left many people yearning for a return to how things were in 2019. But it is easy to forget that all was not rosy when the industry entered the crisis, especially for carriers in the Middle East.
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NewsDestination Dubai: business aviation’s big return
The emirate has made a strong bounce back from the downturn - and private jets have followed.
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NewsPost-Abraham Accords, how Israel and the UAE have rapidly made connections
From flights between Tel Aviv and Gulf cities to cooperation on defence technology and freighter conversions, last year’s landmark diplomatic deal has led to a slew of new partnerships
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AnalysisHow a diversified portfolio and deep pockets helped DAE survive the pandemic
The Dubai-based aircraft lessor and MRO says it went into the downturn in good shape and is well placed for the recovery
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AnalysisSanad looks to bundle MRO and leasing in new group approach
The Abu Dhabi-based services company is bringing the two parts of its business together this year
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AnalysisUAE aiming to establish an EDGE in defence exports
Two years ago, the nation consolidated its industry into one grouping with the intention of achieving self-reliance in military industrial capabilities. Progress has been impressive
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NewsNo indications of big aircraft orders at Dubai air show: IATA chief
IATA director general Willie Walsh says the “cautious” approach being taken by airlines reduces the chance of any major aircraft orders being announced at the upcoming Dubai air show, despite carriers needing to rebuild their fleets post-Covid.
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NewsLufthansa chief Spohr sees no let-up in strong cargo demand
While many of the fundamentals underpinning the strong financial performance of air freight have been driven directly or indirectly by the pandemic, Lufthansa Group chief executive Carsten Spohr still sees demand remaining strong even as passenger activities recover.