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NewsUSA announces largest Ukraine weapons buy to date, but still no fighter jets
The $3 billion military aid package from the Biden administration includes UAVs, a new counter-UAV system and several advanced air defence platforms, but the transfer of US-made fighters has not yet been approved.
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NewsEx-Nokia executive takes top financial post at Finnair
Finnair has named former Nokia finance head Kristian Pullola as its new chief financial officer, succeeding Mike Stirkkinen. Pullola worked at Nokia for some 21 years and became chief financial officer of the mobile communications firm in early 2017, leaving the company in August 2020. He will join Finnair on ...
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NewsPentagon announces university-led hypersonic research effort
A one-year, $2 million effort funded by the US Department of Defense will provide money to four research universities to study hypersonic delivery vehicles.
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NewsDoncaster Sheffield airport proposals fail to emerge but board extends consultation
Doncaster Sheffield airport’s operator has extended a consultation period on the facility’s future, but indicates that solid strategies to address its weak aviation prospects have not been forthcoming. The consultation will stay open until 16 September, enabling key stakeholders to conclude discussions. But the UK airport’s board says there has ...
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NewsBoeing completes MH-139 flight certification, delivers four test airframes
The delivery of the Grey Wolf nuclear security helicopters comes after Boeing received final certification and military flight release earlier this summer.
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NewsLessor GTLK aims to stimulate Russian unmanned aerial vehicle sector
Russian state leasing firm GTLK is to set up an unmanned aerial vehicle operator, to capitalise on the expanding market for drone services. The operator will be established in association with the National Technology Initiative, a programme set up to stimulate the Russian cybernetics industry. GTLK says the global unmanned ...
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NewsKenya Airways narrows first-half loss on pick-up in passenger business
Kenya Airways cut its first half losses by almost a third as the reopening of travel markets enabled it to more than double passenger revenues.
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NewsSingapore eases travel restrictions for unvaccinated travellers
Singapore will allow non-vaccinated travellers to entry the country without quarantine or post-arrival testing, as part of a broader move to fully ease Covid-19 restrictions, including the wearing of masks.
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NewsProposed new UK aviation union to focus on collaborative industrial relationships
Commercial aviation personnel in the UK could have an alternative body of representation if a proposed new union, focusing on collaborative strategy with employers, gains sufficient followers. Branded as UPECC – the Union of Pilots, Engineers and Cabin Crew – the new organisation is initially aiming to secure a membership ...
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NewsBrussels Airlines studies options for expansion as it reinforces winter staffing
Brussels Airlines is analysing a number of development paths to expand its fleet and staff base, as passenger demand returns and it looks to capitalise on its restructuring initiative. The carrier has been implementing a restructuring programme, known as ‘Reboot Plus’ and says it has achieved a “very strong and ...
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NewsATSB discontinues probe into 787 on final approach with gear up
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has highlighted the hazards of unstable approaches, following its discontinuation of a probe into an incident involving a Vietnam Airlines aircraft on final approach with its undercarriage retracted.
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NewsVirgin Australia doubles 737 Max 8 order with four additional aircraft
Virgin Australia will add another four Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft to its fleet, amid sustained strong demand for travel, and in line with fleet growth plans.
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NewsFrench start-up Happy crowdfunds to establish Strasbourg-based operation
Proposed French start-up Happy Airways is seeking investors – including financing through crowdfunding – in order to establish an operation from Strasbourg. Happy Airways argues that Strasbourg’s network is “undeveloped” in comparison with demand, and is aiming to set up ATR 72-600 turboprop services to 14 potential destinations. The start-up’s ...
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NewsANA to fully recover domestic network by end-October, eyes international uptick
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and low-cost unit Peach will restore domestic flying to pre-pandemic levels in the coming months, as it eyes “proactively increasing” international flights if and when Japan’s border restrictions ease further.
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NewsAW249 attack helicopter accelerates into flight-test campaign
Leonardo Helicopters has begun racking up test flights of the AW249 – the new attack helicopter it is developing for the Italian army.
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NewsAir Canada sees ‘large opportunity’ in an expanded cargo service: CFO
Air Canada sees transporting frieght as a “large opportunity” even after passengers return to air travel following the two-year industry crisis.
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NewsReliable Robotics clears early certification hurdle for pilotless Caravan
US autonomous technology developer Reliable Robotics has cleared an early milestone toward achieving certification of an autonomous Cessna 208 Caravan.
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NewsExpressJet, operating as Aha, files for bankruptcy
ExpressJet, in its rebranded incarnation called Aha, has filed for bankruptcy and ceased flight operations.
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NewsTAP sees strong summer recovery but ‘uncertain prospects’ going into 2023
TAP Air Portugal claims to be recovering “more rapidly than its peers” from the Covid-19 crisis, while also acknowledging that its future health depends on execution of its restructuring plan amid a long list of headwinds. Announcing its second-quarter results on 23 August, the Lisbon-based carrier said that revenues of ...
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NewsEve to simulate its planned eVTOL service in Chicago next month
Air taxi developer Eve intends to test its “urban air mobility” concept in Chicago next month using helicopters through a partnership with Blade Air Mobility.