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NewsJetBlue to open crew base in San Juan amid network strategy shift
JetBlue Airways on 29 May disclosed plans to open a crew base in San Juan, Puerto Rico amid a sweeping strategy shift to focus more on the Caribbean.
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NewsElectra shares video of its first piloted ‘ultra short’ take-off and landing with Goldfinch demonstrator
Virginia-based aircraft developer Electra has demonstrated the capabilities of its hybrid-electric short take-off and landing aircraft (eSTOL) with a video of an “ultra short” take-off performed with its EL-2 Goldfinch demonstrator.
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NewsMalaysia Airlines reveals first A330neo undergoing final assembly
Malaysia Airlines has shown off its first Airbus A330neo, undergoing final assembly at the airframer’s Toulouse manufacturing line. The carrier’s initial A330-900 is due to be delivered in the third quarter of this year. Malaysia Airlines disclosed in 2022 that it would modernise its fleet with the twinjets, which are ...
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NewsCanada announces $8bn acquisition of 71 trainer aircraft for RCAF
While Ottawa has not yet selected a new training jet for the instruction of new fighter pilots, the government is contracting for more than 70 smaller turboprops and helicopters under the Future Aircrew Training programme.
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NewsKLM aircraft involved in fatal engine ingestion accident at Amsterdam
KLM has confirmed a fatal accident at Amsterdam Schiphol in which a person was injured by an operating aircraft engine. The 29 May occurrence involved its flight KL1341 which was preparing to depart for Billund in Denmark. KLM operates the flight with an Embraer 190 regional jet. The carrier says ...
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NewsSkyted’s ‘silent-call’ headset unmasked
Skyted is showing its new ’Whispering Headset’ product concept at AIX, building on its successful launch of the Skyted Mask in 2023.
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NewsSkyFive moves into Middle East region with Eclipse Global Connectivity
SkyFive is to provide broadband connectivity services to the Middle Eastern for the first time via a collaboration with Eclipse Global Connectivity, with the two partners delivering an air-to-ground solution to an undisclosed airline in the region.
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NewsFirst three Qatar Airways aircraft equipped with Starlink connectivity by Q4
Qatar Airways expects to have its first three Boeing 777-300s equipped with Starlink’s in-flight connectivity service by the fourth quarter, as it embarks on upgrading its fleet with the technology over the next two years.
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NewsAstronics’ new logo reflects sustainability priorities
Cabin power specialist Astronics is putting an empahsis on sustainability, including in its recently disclosed new company logo.
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NewsBoeing showcases cabin role for OLED technology panels
Boeing has put innovative OLED display technologies on show at AIX, working with LG Display and LIG Nex1 to showcase how such panels could be used to enhance the passenger experience.
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NewsFrench start-up Beyond Aero steps up development of hydrogen-powered business jet
Start-up Beyond Aero is making its EBACE debut as it transitions from its now-completed demonstrator flight-test programme to development of an 8-10-passenger business aircraft powered by hydrogen.
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NewsBusiness aviation bosses stay upbeat on net-zero ambitions
Industry leaders have doubled down on the sector’s environmental commitments, citing ongoing investment in emission-reducing technologies in a bid to reach net-zero by 2050.
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NewsTextron Aviation marks production of 400th Citation Latitude
Textron Aviation has marked the production of its 400th Citation Latitude and unveiled Garmin 5000-based enhancements.
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NewsZim secures launch customer for new premium economy seat
Zim Aircraft Seating has closed a contract with an undisclosed widebody customer for its new premium economy seat.
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NewsHughes signs deal with Turkish firms to support AJet connectivity
Hughes Network Systems has on 29 May during AIX signed an agreement with TCI Aircraft Interiors and satellite specialist Turksat to support the latter two companies provision of in-flight connectivity services to Turkish low-cost carrier AJet.
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NewsChaise Longue doubles up with new premium cabin concept
Chaise Longue is at AIX pitching its new hybrid cabin concept Elevated Class, a solution that includes premium seating on two levels.
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NewsPoland signs deal to acquire JASSM-ER cruise missiles
Polish defence minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz has signed an agreement with the USA to acquire Lockheed Martin AGM-158B-2 JASSM-ER cruise missiles.
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NewsEl Al backtracks on tourism venture as Gaza conflict persists
Israeli flag-carrier El Al has temporarily halted plans to establish a joint tourism company, owing to circumstances including the Gaza conflict. The airline had disclosed last year that it was entering a pact with travel company Issta to establish a tourism and holiday joint venture. But El Al states, in ...
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NewsIndiGo trials AirFi’s wireless in-flight entertainment
Indian carrier IndiGo is carrying out a three-month trial of AirFi’s wireless in-flight entertainment, incorporating elements personalised to the airline, which the carrier hopes will be “a useful tool for improving the customer experience for digital-savvy passengers on its flights”.
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NewsAltitude, airspeed increase preceded ‘rapid’ g-force change in SIA 777 turbulence event
Investigators have disclosed that an “uncommanded” increase in altitude and airspeed – likely caused an updraft – preceded a severe in-flight upset involving a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER.