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NewsElbit lands electronic warfare training contract in Asia-Pacific
Elbit Systems has secured a $76 million contract to supply an Asia-Pacific air force with an electronic warfare (EW) training capability.
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NewsSpirit Airlines’ shareholders to vote on JetBlue’s acquisition proposal
Spirit Airlines’ shareholders will vote on whether to approve JetBlue Airways’ $3.8 billion bid to purchase the low-cost carrier on 19 October, according to Spirit’s 12 September filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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NewsAll F-35s contain component made from Chinese-origin metal: Pentagon
The Pentagon now says that every F-35 fifth-generation fighter ever made contains a component with ties to China, following a halt on new deliveries of the jet over the revelation.
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NewsA350-1000 software update follows analysis of rudder oscillatory-failure risk
Airbus A350-1000 operators are set to be told to install updated flight-control and avionics software to reduce risk associated with oscillatory failure cases affecting the rudder. Oscillatory failure cases result from malfunctions in servo systems coupled to flight-control surfaces. The situation triggers control-surface oscillations which can then lead to excessive ...
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NewsEthiopian Airlines leases three Boeing 767-300ERs for growing cargo operation
Ethiopian Airlines continues to pursue aggressive growth of its freighter fleet with long-term leases of three converted Boeing 767-300ERs from lessor Titan Aircraft Investments.
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NewsSecurity staff shortages prompt fresh round of Schiphol flight cancellations
Staffing issues are causuing fresh disruption at Amsterdam Schiphol airport as the operator has today asked several airlines to cancel flights amid a shortage of security personnel.
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NewsLufthansa finalises terms with pilots to prevent strike action
Lufthansa Group has agreed terms on a pay deal with its pilots which rules out further industrial action before 30 June next year.
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NewsEASA approves Avensis Class E cargo modification for A330
European regulators have granted a supplemental type certificate to an Airbus A330 freighter conversion programme to fit a Class E compartment. Portuguese operator TAP’s air cargo division is the launch customer for the modification, which has been supported by TAP’s maintenance and engineering arm. The programme – developed by Avensis ...
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NewsMNG takes second converted A330 and indicates plans for A321 freighters
Turkish cargo carrier MNG Airlines has taken delivery of a second converted Airbus A330-300 freighter from modification specialist EFW, and indicated plans to introduce A321 freighters. The aircraft – MSN889, registered TC-MCN – brings the operational fleet of A330P2Fs from the programme to 20. It has undergone conversion over the ...
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NewsAirbus Helicopters pitches H145M to succeed Mi-2s for Polish armed forces
Airbus Helicopters exhibited a full-scale mock-up of its H145M at the MSPO defence show in Kielce from 5-9 September, as Poland seeks replacements for its aged Mil Mi-2s.
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NewsAir India to lease five 777LRs, 25 A320neo-family jets
Air India will lease five Boeing 777-200LRs and twenty-five Airbus A320neo-family jets in its first major fleet expansion since being fully acquired by the Tata Group.
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NewsVietravel Airlines to stand up cargo carrier
Vietnam’s Vietravel Airlines aims to stand up a new cargo airline in response to the country’s increasing importance as a manufacturing location, with supply chains shifting away from Mainland China.
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NewsTeleport to add three A321 freighters
Teleport, the logistics arm of Malaysia-based Capital A, is to add three Airbus A321 freighters, as it looks to beef up capacity to key markets such as India and China.
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NewsHong Kong scraps quarantine for air crew
Hong Kong has done away with quarantine requirements for locally-based air crew, the latest step in the city’s easing of strict pandemic controls.
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NewsAir India, Air India Express, AirAsia India to consolidate offices
Tata Group carriers Air India, Air India Express, and AirAsia India will be co-located in a bid to promote collaboration.
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NewsVietjet 737 Max deliveries set for 2024-28
Vietnam low-cost carrier Vietjet Air has signalled that it will receive Boeing 737 Max aircraft from 2024 to 2028, having recently reaffirmed orders for 200 examples.
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NewsEl Al to repay government loan by year-end under revised aid pact
Israeli flag-carrier El Al has reached a new agreement with the government under which it will advance repayment of $45 million in support loans granted by the state. The repayment, brought forward by two years, will be carried out by 20 December. El Al says the new pact means most ...
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NewsSAS obtains court approval for bridge financing
Scandinavia’s SAS has obtained court approval for the $700 million bridge financing agreed with funding firm Apollo Global Management. SAS, which is restructuring under US Chapter 11 protection, had disclosed on 14 August that it had secured the provision agreement for debtor-in-possession financing. The company says the court approval for ...
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NewsLearjet crashes into San Diego Bay
A private jet crashed into San Diego Bay on 9 September after attempting to land at a nearby airfield.
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NewsAnalysts warn small aerospace suppliers could topple amid recovery
More small aerospace suppliers could fail under economy pressure as the aerospace industry recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic.