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NewsLufthansa takes first A380 out of storage
German carrier Lufthansa has today taken an Airbus A380 aircraft back out of storage for the first time since the pandemic.
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AnalysisAviation’s thirst for SAF fuels hunger for new feedstock
As airlines encounter ever-stronger climate headwinds, demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is sky high and climbing. So too is demand for the non-fossil ‘feedstocks,’ or ingredients, from which it is made.
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NewsRapid pace of Ryanair traffic growth slows in November
Ryanair’s recent run of sharp traffic growth slowed a little in November as it carried 11.2 million passengers.
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NewsSIA, Thai sign MOU to increase codesharing
Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways International have entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will see more extensive codesharing between the two carriers.
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NewsQantas to add 6th A380 as international network expands
Qantas will see a sixth Airbus A380 join its fleet in December, as it plans to start operating additional international destinations.
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NewsHonda Aircraft lands orders for 25 HondaJets from Volato
US business aviation company Volato has ordered 25 of Honda Aircraft’s recently updated HA-420 HondaJet Elite II.
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NewsTop US lawmakers to decide fate of 737 Max 7 and Max 10 regulatory exemption
One of two proposals to exempt Boeing’s 737 Max 7 and Max 10 from a year-end regulatory change could be included in a US defence spending bill lawmakers plan to finalise before year end.
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In depthXwing seeks to build safety case for autonomous flight in trials with FAA
Autonomous aviation company Xwing is gearing up for a series of trials with US regulators that could represent a significant step forward for pilotless cargo operations.
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NewsGetJet granted air operator’s certificate in Latvia
Lithuanian wet-lease carrier GetJet has been granted an air operator’s certificate for a division based in neighbouring Latvia. GetJet Airlines Latvia obtained the AOC on 30 November from the Baltic state’s ministry of transport. Both operators will conduct flights using single-aisle Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 twinjets, with the Latvian ...
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Paid contentGE Aerospace’s advanced materials for improved engine efficiency
Source: GE Aerospace The GE9X engine is the world’s most powerful commercial aircraft engine. It is up to 10% more fuel efficient than the GE90 engine, and contains the latest generation of carbon fiber composite, Ceramic Matrix Composite and additive parts. As one of the world’s largest ...
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NewsReopening Asia markets helped keep traffic on the rise in October
Strong passenger demand continued in October as fresh IATA figures show airline traffic running at almost three-quarters of pre-pandemic levels for the month.
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NewsMilitary certification approval clears Gripen E for operational debut
Saab has secured a Military Restricted Type Certificate for its Gripen E from the Swedish and Brazilian authorities, clearing the way for the type to enter operational use.
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NewsUK Royal Navy reviewing specifications for struggling Crowsnest AEW system
The UK Royal Navy is reviewing its required capabilities for the Crowsnest airborne early warning and control system, after experiencing early shortcomings with the technology.
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NewsAirbus cuts Russian ties on titanium supply
Airbus will stop buying Russian titanium with the last delivery in a “matter of months” as the airframer looks to reorientate its supply chain in the wake of the Ukraine war.
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NewsViva A320neo low-fuel emergency inquiry details rapidly-changing weather situation
Preliminary analysis by Colombian investigators has detailed how rapidly-changing weather conditions at diversion airports preceded the low-fuel emergency involving a Viva Air Airbus A320neo. The aircraft had departed Cali on 17 October, bound for Riohacha – a service expected to take 1h 46min – with 6,800kg of fuel on board. ...
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NewsBombardier unveils new Biggin Hill service hub
Bombardier has inaugurated its expanded London Biggin Hill service centre, the fourth new or significantly enlarged maintenance facility it has opened this year.
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NewsSAS expects SKr9.5bn equity raise to slip to end-January
Scandinavia’s SAS expects to commence its crucial SKr9.5 billion ($907 million) equity raise around the end of January, after the schedule for its ‘SAS Forward’ restructuring programme slipped. The airline is re-organising under US Chapter 11 protection and expects to exit the process in the second half of next year, ...
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NewsBoeing new aircraft strategy ‘no surprise’: Airbus sales chief
Airbus was unsurprised by recent comments from the head of arch-rival Boeing that it had no immediate plans to launch a new aircraft, according to the European airframer’s sales chief.
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Paid contentBombardier’s breakneck year of service network investment
When the doors formally opened at Bombardier’s impressive service centre at London’s Biggin Hill airport on 30 November it capped a remarkable 12 months for the Canadian manufacturer as it continues to invest in its industry-leading customer support network. The strategy is clear – to grow aftermarket revenues to $2 ...
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NewsRNZAF swaps C-130H propeller in ‘brutally cold’ Antarctica
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) replaced a faulty propeller on a Lockheed Martin C-130H tactical transport in sub-zero temperatures in Antarctica.