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Chorus Aviation posts C$32m Q1 profit on strong demand for regional jets
Canada’s Chorus Aviation reported a profit of C$32 million ($23.9 million) during the first quarter of 2023, boosted by parts sales and strong demand for its regional aircraft leasing business.
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SOCOM looking for new high-speed vertical take-off and landing aircraft
The USA’s Special Operations Command is partnering with the Pentagon’s secretive technology development agency to develop a prototype for a clean sheet aircraft with fixed wing speeds and VTOL capability.
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Ryanair’s O’Leary has ‘high’ confidence in Boeing’s recovery
Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary thinks Boeing is well on its way to recovering from supply chain troubles and expresses confidence the manufacturer will deliver newly ordered 737 Max 10s on time.
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Italian government sanctions third attempt at Piaggio sale
Italy’s government has given the go-ahead for the expanded team of administrators running Piaggio Aerospace to make a third attempt at selling the aircraft manufacturer and maintenance provider.
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Airlines criticise Biden Administration’s airline customer-rights plan
The air transport industry has criticised the US government’s plan to require compensation for flight delays and cancellations.
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Private customer to take single A330-800
Airbus recorded an order from a private customer for a single A330-800 in April, during an otherwise relatively quiet month of activity. The agreement marks the first A330neo order for this year, and a rare deal for the -800 variant. It brings to 12 the total number of A330-800s taken ...
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Wisk and Japan Airlines partner to certificate and operate air taxis
US air taxi developer Wisk and Japan Airlines (JAL) have partnered to bring Wisk’s in-development air taxi through certification in Japan, with a goal of eventually launching passenger flights there.
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Ryanair settles for higher price to secure 737 Max 10 slots
Slot scarcity helped push Ryanair into reaching a deal with Boeing for 737 Max 10s, as group chief Michael O’Leary admits that the airline had to settle for a higher price than it sought. The airline is taking up to 300 Max 10s with deliveries set to begin in 2027. ...
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Ryanair reaches 737 Max 10 deal covering up to 300 aircraft
Ryanair and Boeing have finally negotiated an order for 737 Max 10s, with an agreement covering 300 of the type, which will be configured with 228 seats. The deal – yet to be finalised – comprises 150 firm and 150 optioned jets which will be delivered over the course of ...
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Oman Air equips training centre with 737 Max simulator
Middle Eastern carrier Oman Air has equipped its training centre with a Boeing 737 Max 8 simulator. The airline says the system has been acquired from specialist CAE, and installed in the flight-training centre at Muscat. Oman Air has 13 Max 8s in its fleet of 45 aircraft. “The [Max ...
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Kratos confident of ‘leadership position’ in developing autonomous jet aircraft
While the American technology developer is much smaller than massive competitors in the defence sector, Kratos executives say they enjoy a sizeable lead over legacy aerospace manufacturers in developing a cheap, pilotless jet aircraft.
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Go First extends grounding as more lessors file aircraft de-registration requests
Troubled Indian low-cost carrier Go First has extended its suspension of flights until 12 May, with lessors also filing further aircraft de-registration requests with the country’s civil aviation regulator.
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Avion Express to set up Brazilian wet-lease and charter carrier
Wet-lease specialist Avion Express is to set up a Brazilian charter airline, which will use a fleet of Airbus jets. It is intending to obtain an air operator’s certificate from Brazilian authorities, and commence flights either in the fourth quarter of this year or the first quarter of next. Avion ...
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EHang eyes 2023 CAAC certification; civilian flights underway
Chinese electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) company EHang aims for Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC) type certification for its EH216 aircraft this year, as it builds out its early user base.
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South African Airways granted authorisation to expand fleet
South African Airways has been granted clearance by the country’s government to expand its fleet with the lease of six additional aircraft. The airline says the “significant” increase will enable it to relaunch international routes and provide extra regional and domestic capacity. SAA says the six aircraft – all Airbus ...
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MYAirline in APU maintenance pact with Honeywell
Honeywell has secured a contract from Malaysian startup MYAirline to support auxiliary power units (APUs) installed on the carrier’s Airbus A320s.
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SIA Engineering flags slowing recovery despite receding pandemic
SIA Engineering (SIAEC) has warned that the pace of recovery in 2023 “is expected to be slower” than the past year, noting that wider economic challenges will have “downstream impact” on MRO providers.
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Air NZ takes last 777 out of storage as demand ‘higher than ever’
Air New Zealand is to return to service the last of seven stored Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, amid indications that “customer demand is higher than ever”.
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United vehemently rejects Delta’s request for flexibility on Haneda slots
United Airlines has come out swinging against Delta Air Lines’ request to the US government for “gateway flexibility” for flights to Tokyo Haneda from the USA.
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Northrop completes fifth successful test of AARGM-ER
The Extended Range variant of the Northrop Grumman’s Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile is meant to help the US Navy and Marine Corps target and destroy enemy radars critical to air defence.