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Bristow: delivering SAR excellence to governments
When Bristow secured the UK’s newly privatised search and rescue (SAR) contract with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) in 2013, there was some scepticism about the merits of a commercial organisation supplanting services the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force had carried out for decades. Indeed, the public had ...
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Greece in talks to purchase up to 49 Black Hawks from Sikorsky
The producer of the iconic combat utility helicopter says Athens formally submitted a purchase request to the US government in April for nearly 50 UH-60s, to update the Hellenic Army’s fleet of Bell UH-1s.
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Airshare targets national profile after acquisition from Wheels Up
Kansas-based fractional ownership, aircraft management and charter operator Airshare says it is becoming a national player for the first time after more than doubling in size following its acquisition of Wheels Up’s aircraft management business.
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Finnair to cut debt costs and reinforce finances with €600m share issue
Finnair is intending to reinforce its financial position with a share issue aimed at raising €600 million ($632 million) during the fourth quarter of this year. The airline says the Finnish government, its main shareholder, is supporting the rights issue, along with other interested parties. Finnair says it will use ...
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Islander stalled on approach before fatal crash just short of Michigan runway
US investigators believe a Britten-Norman BN-2A Islander stalled at low altitude on approach before fatally crashing short of the runway in Michigan. Four of the five occupants of the aircraft did not survive the crash, 320ft south of Welke airport on Beaver Island, on 13 November 2021. The Islander (N866JA) ...
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Thales CEO sees more efficient flightpaths offering significant fuel savings
Patrice Caine of Thales says that improved flightpaths can have a significant impact on industry emissions in the immediate term.
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Air India to stand up big spare parts warehouse in New Delhi
With significant fleet growth planned, Air India wants to streamline its access to spare parts in New Delhi.
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Founding boss of MYAirline bows out citing health reasons
Rayner Teo sheparded MYAirline through the start-up process, leading to its launch in December 2022.
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Indian air force modernisation hinges on indigenous platforms
In addition to obtaining more LCA Tejas Mk-1A fighters, New Delhi aims to significantly expanded its airborne early warning and control fleet.
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Israeli authorities ‘effectively’ mitigating conflict risks to air traffic: EASA
Israeli authorities are sufficiently addressing potential risks to civil aviation from the outbreak of conflict on 7 October, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency believes. But EASA is advising that operators should ensure they have carried out a “robust” risk assessment with a “high level” of contingency planning, adding that ...
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Air India shows off initial A350s with new colour scheme
Air India has shown off its new livery painted on the initial Airbus A350-900 aircraft due to join the flag-carrier’s fleet. The airline has orders for six A350-900s and 34 A350-1000s. Source: Air India It has revealed an aircraft at Toulouse – bearing the manufacturer’s serial number ...
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Ampaire to develop ‘megawatt-scale’ hybrid powertrain with USAF
Hybrid-electric propulsion developer Ampaire has secured a $1.25 million contract with the US Air Force (USAF) to develop “megawatt-scale hybrid technology” under the service’s Agility Prime programme.
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Steadicopter pitching uncrewed armed helicopter to US Army
The Israeli manufacturer of uncrewed rotary aviation systems is bringing its Golden Eagle platform to the USA, showcasing the type’s ability to autonomously identify and track targets, which a remote gunner can then engage with direct-fire weapon systems.
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LOT to expand fleet, and refit 787s, as part of five-year strategy
Polish flag-carrier LOT aims to increase its fleet by 50%, to around 110 aircraft, over the next five years, part of a newly-unveiled strategic path. The airline adds that, over the 2024-28 period, it seeks to lift passenger numbers by 70% to nearly 17 million. LOT intends to add another ...
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GlobalX expects three Airbus aircraft deliveries within several weeks
US start-up carrier GlobalX will take delivery of its third Airbus A321F on 10 October and plans to soon add two passenger jets.
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FAA moves to require autopilot software updates for thousands of small aircraft
Owners of nearly 6,000 small aircraft in the USA may soon need to update their Garmin autopilot software due to a defect that could cause the autopilots to make uncommanded flight-control inputs.
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US F-16 downs Turkish UAV in ‘regrettable incident’ over Syria
Pentagon officials say the uncrewed craft was destroyed by a US Air Force F-16 after it was observed conducting air strikes in Syria and then approached within 1km from American ground troops.
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‘Not a single drop’: LATAM Airlines chief highlights region’s SAF challenges
LATAM Airlines Group chief executive Roberto Alvo has warned that Latin America is making no progress on the development of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry, putting at risk airlines’ ability to meet net-zero targets.
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LOT and JetBlue to begin codesharing on US and European flights
JetBlue Airways and Polish carrier LOT intend to begin a codeshare arrangement under which they will jointly sell flights from Europe and the USA.
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Loganair owners halt moves to sell carrier
Scottish regional carrier Loganair’s shareholders Stephen and Peter Bond are to remain as owners of the company “for the foreseeable future”, a year after detailing plans to look to sell their stake.