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NewsTokyo receives first upgraded E-767 AWACS
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) has received an upgraded Boeing E-767 Airborne Early Warning & Control System (AWACS) aircraft from the US Air Force.
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NewsUS transportation official Polly Trottenberg named acting FAA administrator
Longtime US transportation official Polly Trottenberg has been appointed acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, replacing Billy Nolen.
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NewsWestJet names Michael Scott as new CFO
Scott will join WestJet’s executive team on 13 June, bringing 30 years of aviation industry experience to his new role.
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NewsTransat loses C$29m in fiscal Q2, anticipates strong summer season
The parent of Canadian carrier Air Transat lost C$29.2 million during its fiscal second quarter of 2023 as demand for its “primary niche” of leisure travel remains steady.
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NewsAtlantic Airways broadens co-operation with Icelandair to tap US market
Faroese carrier Atlantic Airways, which is tentatively venturing into transatlantic operations, is to build on its co-operation with Icelandair, as the Icelandic carrier expands to serve the Faroe Islands. Atlantic Airways is extending its network to feature a transatlantic service to New York’s Stewart airport in August. The airline plans ...
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NewsEve set to announce key suppliers as eVTOL design matures
One of the front runners in the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) segment, Eve Air Mobility, is on track to fly a first prototype of its developmental aircraft next year, and to achieve service entry during 2026.
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NewsLeonardo adds Azerbaijan as C-27J Spartan customer
Leonardo has secured Azerbaijan as a new customer for its C-27J Spartan tactical transport.
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In depthRegional air mobility could take off, but uncertainties remain: McKinsey
Companies seeking to re-envision regional flight could connect communities lacking air service and tap into a potentially lucrative market. But that is far from a given outcome.
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OpinionWill new-look aerospace industry soar as Paris air show returns?
Returning after a four-year absence, the Paris air show will celebrate an industry that has seen seismic changes since the Le Bourget event was last staged: expect issues relating to the supply chain, climate change, and defence to dominate.
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NewsSurf Air files to become publicly traded, acquire Southern Airways
Regional air travel company Surf Air Mobility has filed to become publicly traded and acquire Southern Airways, which uses a fleet of mostly Cessna Caravans to fly passengers throughout the USA.
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NewsSAA aims for long-haul return by year-end, sets sights on aircraft order
Revamped South African Airways expects to embark on a wider fleet expansion once its strategic investor is on board, as it prepares to resume international widebody flights by year-end
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NewsUK regulator seeks opinions on active carbon monoxide detectors for general aviation
UK safety regulators are seeking opinions from the general aviation community on the use of carbon monoxide detectors – specifically active devices – to help shape strategies on their potential use. While general aviation pilots tend to be aware of the risk posed by carbon monoxide, the UK Civil Aviation ...
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AnalysisHow France's Rafale fighter evolved into an export champion
Dassault is enjoying huge success with its ever-versatile fighter, with seven export customers having signed up for the type since 2015 and an additional domestic order on the near-horizon.
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AnalysisEU’s Clean Aviation push targets emissions reduction as projects get under way
With a first set of projects under way, EU-backed Clean Aviation is thinking about next steps, including an eventual flight-test campaign, as it looks to help aviation meet ambitious decarbonisation goals
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NewsIndia’s SpiceJet in CFM56 lease deal with FTAI Aviation
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet has entered a lease agreement with FTAI Aviation for CFM International CFM56 engines.
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NewsEl Al secures regulatory clearance to operate all-cargo aircraft
El Al has secured regulatory approval to operate dedicated freighters from the Israeli civil aviation authority, as it awaits its first converted aircraft. The extension to its commercial licence gives the airline the right to transport freight using all-cargo aircraft until 5 June next year. El Al had disclosed last ...
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NewsAir Montenegro introducing additional aircraft as new chief takes over
Air Montenegro has increased its fleet to four aircraft, with the addition of an Embraer 190 regional jet. The aircraft will complement two E195 and an Airbus A320 and enhance the carrier’s capacity for the summer season. Air Montenegro has come under new leadership with the appointment of former Adria ...
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Paid contentTTTech Aerospace: certifiable solutions for safety-critical aviation systems
Source: TTTech Computertechnik AG The aerospace market is currently transforming, as new system capabilities and more automated systems are introduced, and uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAV) and urban air mobility (UAM) applications are being developed. These, like all other aircraft and rotorcraft, must comply with a strict regulatory ...
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NewsQantas Group lays out fleet plan for new Sydney airport
Qantas Airways and low-cost unit Jetstar have outlined their plans for Sydney’s new airport, which is to open in late 2026.
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NewsWizz taking fleet past 200 aircraft as it forecasts return to full-year profit
Central European budget carrier Wizz Air is expecting to take its fleet to more than 200 aircraft over the next year, and insists its delivery schedule for the next 12 months “remains intact”. Wizz had a fleet of 179 jets – all single-aisle Airbus models – at the end of ...