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NewsUSAF begins long-sought A-10 retirements
The service has for years sought to phase out the iconic ground attack jet in favour of more modern platforms, but only received congressional approval to do so this year.
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NewsJetBlue finally set to launch flights from New York to Amsterdam
JetBlue Airways will launch operations between New York and Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport “late this summer” as the carrier finally gains a long-sought foothold at one of Europe’s busiest airports.
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NewsBoeing deliveries bounce back in March as orders also rise
Boeing’s commercial aircraft orders and deliveries bounced back in March as it once again began delivering 787s and 767s following a pause to address quality issues.
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NewsIraqi government looks to acquire Falcon jets for VIP transport
Iraq’s government is considering acquiring a pair of Dassault Falcon executive jets with which to modernise the VIP fleet of flag-carrier Iraqi Airways. The ministry of transport set up a committee to explore the plan, and it has discussed the purchase with representatives of the airline, as well as the ...
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NewsAir cargo demand slides again but beats pre-pandemic levels
Air cargo demand slipped again in February but exceeded pre-pandemic levels for the first time in eight months.
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NewsAirbus books first A350 freighter order for the year
Four more Airbus A350 freighters have been booked in the airframer’s backlog, attributed to an undisclosed customer. Airbus revealed the order – which was placed on 23 March, and marks its first for the cargo model this year – in its first-quarter backlog figures. The agreement brings to 39 the ...
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NewsOverweight 737-200 collided with tree after delayed rotation
Colombian investigators have determined that a Boeing 737-200 freighter was overweight when it lifted off from Puerto Carreno airport last year, striking the top of a tree as it attempted to climb away. The Aerosucre aircraft – carrying five occupants – was conducting a chartered flight to Bogota on 3 ...
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NewsVertiport concept for eVTOL taxis unveiled for Dubai airport
Preliminary proposals have been unveiled for a vertiport adjacent to Dubai’s main international airport, which would handle future air taxi services. The terminal concept has been put forward by vertiport technology specialist Skyports Infrastructure and architecture firm Foster & Partners. Skyports Infrastructure and the Dubai road and transport authority are ...
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NewsIsrair holding ‘intensive’ talks over Smartwings acquisition
Israeli leisure operator Israir Group states that it is conducting “intensive negotiations” with Czech carrier Smartwings’ owners, in order to reach agreement to acquire the airline. Although the company says the tender process has advanced, it reiterates that it might not be the only contender and “does not know” whether ...
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NewsATSB probes Qantas, Jetstar midnight airprox in Darwin
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has opened an investigation into a separation incident involving a Qantas Boeing 737-800 and a Jetstar Airbus A320.
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NewsVietjet CEO moves to chairman role as leasing watchdog raises Cape Town compliance concerns
Vietjet chief executive Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao has been named chairwoman of the low-cost carrier, with a long-time colleague promoted to the role of chief executive, as a watchdog raises concerns about Vietnam’s compliance with the Cape Town Convention.
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NewsTextron names Lisa Atherton CEO of Bell as Mitch Snyder retires
Textron has appointed Lisa Atherton as president and CEO of Bell as current chief of the vertical flight specialist Mitch Snyder retires.
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NewsTurkey launches UAV-centric aircraft carrier after being denied F-35s
The NATO member’s floating airfield will deploy rotary-wing assets and fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles, but notably no conventional fighter jets, since Turkey was removed from the US-led Lockheed Martin F-35 programme.
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NewsAVIC’s AC332 helicopter makes maiden sortie, nets 24 orders
AVIC’s in-development AC332 helicopter has completed its maiden flight, with the programme securing its launch order for 24 examples.
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NewsHAL inaugurates third Tejas production line
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has inaugurated its third production line for the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA).
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NewsChina’s GDAT signs for 50 H160s during Macron visit
Airbus Helicopters has secured an order for 50 H160 helicopters from Chinese aviation company GDAT, marking the largest civilian order for the type.
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NewsCirrus hit Metroliner after overshooting approach during high-speed turn
US investigators have determined that a Cirrus SR22 pilot’s high speed while turning from base leg to final caused the aircraft to overshoot the centreline and stray into a parallel approach path, where it collided with a Swearingen Metroliner. Both aircraft, which were communicating on different tower frequencies, were substantially ...
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NewsA220 engine ‘in maintenance for 386 days’ but Air Baltic chief foresees improvement
Air Baltic has seen maintenance of the Pratt & Whitney PW1500G geared turbofans (GTFs) that power its Airbus A220-300 fleet take months longer than expected as supply-chain and labour challenges weigh on the MRO sector, but the airline expects the situation to improve.
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NewsIcelandair signs for 13 A321XLRs as 757 replacement
Icelandair has signed signed a memorandum of understanding to purchase 13 Airbus A321XLR aircraft – the airline’s first ever Airbus order – to replace its fleet of ageing Boeing 757s.