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NewsEmbraer picks Fokker Services Group for Dutch C-390 modification work
Fokker Services Group (FSG) is to develop an update package “including turnkey engineering, certification and modification services” for nine C-390 airlifters on order for the Netherlands and partner Austria.
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NewsRussian investigators join Turkish-led inquiry into Azimuth Superjet blaze
Russia’s Interstate Aviation Committee is joining a Turkish-led investigation into the Yakovlev Superjet 100 fire at Antalya on 24 November. There were no fatalities among the 89 passengers and six crew members after the Azimuth Airlines jet (RA-89085) experienced a hard landing, according to the carrier. Images from the scene ...
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NewsHeart Aerospace picks Plattsburgh for HX-1’s first flight
Sweden’s Heart Aerospace has selected Plattsburgh International airport in upstate New York as the location for the maiden sortie of its HX-1 demonstrator – a flight that will take place with a pilot on board.
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NewsATSB probes fatal Super Puma crash
Australian investigators have launched a probe into the fatal crash of an Airbus Helicopters AS332 L1 Super Puma in New South Wales.
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NewsJAL, IndiGo poised to launch codeshare flights
Japan Airlines and Indian low-cost operator IndiGo will commence their codeshare arrangement from 16 December.
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NewsRNZAF operates its first C-130J supply mission to Antarctica
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has conducted its first Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transport flight to Antarctica.
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NewsSpirit Airlines warns of ability to remain ‘going concern’ as restructuring continues
Spirit Airlines, which recently entered bankruptcy court protection, has “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue operating during the next year due to steep financial losses amid difficult market conditions.
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NewsPentagon deploys AI-powered aircraft recognition system for Washington, DC air defence
The system uses a network of electro-optical/infrared cameras, backed up by artificial intelligence, to supplement traditional radar-powered identification of aircraft near the American capital.
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NewsBombardier delivers first Global 6500 for US Army’s Hades spy jet programme
Although the award to prime contractor Sierra Nevada has been challenged, Bombardier is moving forward with the delivery of Global 6500 airframes for the High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System.
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NewsPolish flight-inspection King Air checks Vilnius navaids after 737 crash
Polish air navigation service PANSA appears to have undertaken checks of the navigation and guidance systems at Vilnius airport, following a fatal Boeing 737-400 accident during final approach. PANSA has a flight-inspection arm, the fleet of which includes a Beechcraft King Air 350 which has been conducting multiple flights over ...
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NewsHeathrow boss expects third runway decision by end of 2025
Heathrow’s chief executive expects a government decision on a third runway at the London hub by the end of next year.
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NewsVirgin Atlantic chief cites decade of 787 engine issues as 2025 plans hit
Virgin Atlantic is marking what chief executive Shai Weiss describes as a “10-year cycle” of issues with its Rolls-Royce Trent 1000-powered Boeing 787-9
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NewsEmirates takes delivery of first A350-900
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900, one of 65 which will be introduced by the operator. The twinjet (A6-EXA) departed Toulouse for Dubai at around 17:00 on 25 November. It headed north, passing briefly through southern UK airspace before turning east to fly over ...
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NewsUK government backs aviation expansion if it meets environmental targets
The UK’s transport secretary has pledged to support expansion of the aviation industry if it leads to economic growth and meets the government’s environmental commitments.
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AnalysisWhich types left use during our latest World Air Forces review?
We detail some of the most notable national fleet retirements recorded in the 12 months since we published our last World Air Forces directory at the end of 2023.
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NewsVirgin Atlantic chief still eyes profit return this year
Virgin Atlantic chief executive Shai Weiss continues to be hopeful the carrier can return to profit for the first time since 2016 this year.
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NewsPiaggio delivers new Avanti Evo+ trainers to Italian air force
Italy’s air force has taken delivery of three new Piaggio Aerospace P180 Avanti Evo+ aircraft to support training activities.
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NewsEtihad includes Atlanta, Hong Kong and Taipei in 10-route network expansion
Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways has included the US gateway of Atlanta, and the Asian cities of Hong Kong and Taipei, in a newly-unveiled network expansion. Etihad has listed 10 new destinations to be served by the Abu Dhabi-based carrier beginning next year. Its expansion will include several other Asian ...
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NewsPolish armed forces take delivery of last two S-70i Black Hawks
Lockheed Martin’s PZL Mielec subsidiary has delivered its last S-70i Black Hawks to the Polish armed forces, completing orders for a total of eight examples.
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NewsEuroAtlantic ‘permanently’ acquires its pair of 777-200ERs
Portuguese wet-lease and charter specialist EuroAtlantic Airways has formally acquired its pair of Boeing 777-200ERs, in order to develop its long-haul capabilities. The aircraft – CS-TSX and CS-TSW – are already operating for the carrier, following their introduction in 2022. EuroAtlantic chief executive Stewart Higginson says the company has completed ...