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South Korea clears acquisition of CH-47Fs
South Korea has approved the acquisition of Boeing CH-47F Chinook transport helicopters to replace its ageing fleet of CH-47Ds.
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Vertical seeks Japanese certification for VX4 eVTOL
Vertical Aerospace is seeking Japanese type certification for its VX4 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
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High airfares ‘pose threat’ to aviation sector recovery: ACI
Trade body Airports Council International (ACI) warns that high airfares in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East affect the recovery prospets of both airlins and airports, noting that most airports are still in the red.
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Sumitomo Mitsui Finance to take 35% stake in helicopter lessor LCI
Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co (SMFL) is to take a 35% stake in helicopter lessor LCI.
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USAF adds 54 AESA radars to F-16 modernisation order
The $128 million contract adds to a similar order last November aimed at modernising the US Air Force’s fleet of multirole Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters.
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Pacific Air Charters orders two Tecnam P2012s, takes 23 options
Italian aircraft manufacturer Tecnam has secured orders for two of its P2012 Traveller commuter aircraft from Hawaii’s Pacific Air Charters.
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United Airlines invests $15m in carbon-capture company Svante
United Airlines is investing $15 million in carbon-capture technology firm Svante, which is researching how to convert carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
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AAR picks up American 757s for spares
AAR Supply Chain is to acquire nine Boeing 757-200 passenger jets and their 18 Rolls-Royce RB211 engines from American Airlines to provide spare parts for freighter aircraft.
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Jet2 the only top five UK carrier to grow in 2022 versus 2019: CAA
Leisure operator Jet2 was the only top five UK-based airline to carry more passengers in 2022 than it did prior to the pandemic in 2019, according to data from the country’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Passenger numbers at the UK’s two biggest airlines, EasyJet and British Airways, were down 36% ...
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Lufthansa CEO positive on ITA deal but says price must reflect €486 million loss
Lufthansa Group chief executive Carsten Spohr is confident a deal can be reached on taking an ITA Airways stake before an exclusivity period ends, but says the latter’s valuation must reflect its newly announced full-year loss.
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BRA lends support to ZeroAvia’s Swedish hydrogen push
Swedish carrier Braathens Regional Airlines (BRA) is to supply turboprop aircraft to ZeroAvia for conversion to hydrogen fuel cell power as part of an agreement to develop zero-emission routes in the northeast of the country.
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ITA cites macroeconomic ‘deterioration’ as it posts €486 million net loss in 2022
ITA Airways blames high fuel costs and ongoing effects of the pandemic for its €486 million ($527 million) full-year net loss in 2022, noting that the result was “consistent” with its “start-up status” in a weak market.
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USA has ‘thrown down the gauntlet’ on SAF investment: European airline chiefs
The USA has “thrown down the gauntlet” when it comes to investments in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and Europe must act in kind, according to the chief executives of Europe’s largest airlines.
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‘Time for excuses is over’ on European airspace reform: airline chiefs
The chief executives of Europe’s largest airlines have renewed calls for Europe’s airspace to be reformed, including through a new approach to financing air traffic management (ATM) services.
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HK Express takes delivery of first A321neo
Hong Kong-based HK Express has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo, which sports the airline’s new livery.
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KF-21 drops dummy Meteor and test fires 20mm cannon
The Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21 fighter has commenced weapons release work, including firing its cannon during flight.
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China Southern to list logistics unit
China Southern Airlines is set to spin off and list its logistics arm on the Shanghai stock exchange, as part of “business development” efforts amid dire financial results.
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Pentagon renews Philippines medevac contract with Erickson
The Oregon-based provider of cargo, casualty evacuation and MRO services landed a contract modification worth nearly $15 million on its existing agreement to provide aeromedical support to the US military in the Philippines.
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Breeze to connect underserved West Virginia airport to ‘at least’ five cities
US discounter Breeze Airways plans to boost air service to the underutilised West Virginia International Yeager airport in Charleston by connecting it to at least five cities over the next two years.
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Piper to deliver 55 new trainer aircraft to US flight school
Piper Aircraft has a deal to deliver a fleet of 55 new trainer class aircraft to Blue Line Aviation – a flight school headquartered in Smithfield, North Carolina – with options for a further 60 trainers.