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US sending anti-radiation missiles, surveillance drones to Ukraine
The planned shipment of Boeing Insitu ScanEagle unmanned air vehicles and radar-sensing air-to-surface missiles comes amid what US defence officials call “lack of progress” by Russia.
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US DOT slams airline disruptions as ‘unacceptable’, plans airline scorecard
US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg blasted airline executives for operational issues that have caused major air transportation disruptions throughout the busy summer travel season.
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GE and P&W jockey for advantage as Pentagon weighs F-35 engine improvements
P&W and GE are pitching new-engine options, while P&W is also offering an F135 core update.
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Opinion
Why aviation sector is struggling to scale up after pandemic woes
Although aviation is cheering the return of customer demand, scaling business up again is proving harder than planned.
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Analysis
Martin-Baker blasts clear in operating margin ranking among aerospace firms
Familiar names lead the way in 2021, with only four new names featuring among the 20 biggest businesses by operating margin
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Analysis
Dassault Aviation tops sales growth list among aerospace firms in 2021
FlightGlobal’s top 20 ranking of aerospace companies by sales growth is headed by Rafale manufacturer Dassault Aviation.
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Analysis
Defence companies continue to buck business downturn
Lockheed Martin again heads annual top 10 listing of defence aerospace sales in 2021
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Analysis
Pandemic recovery boosts commercial aviation financials
Improved outlook see manufacturer revenues climb in 2021 from crisis lows
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Analysis
Top 100 aerospace companies ranked by revenue
The latest ranking of the biggest 100 aerospace businesses by revenue reflects a 12-month period of fragmented recovery – for the commercial sector at least.
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Opinion
Why the aerospace and defence sectors may thrive through recession
Factors unique to aerospace and defence – including strong demand for new passenger aircraft and surging military spending – should keep those industries humming through tough economic times, argues Alex Krutz.
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IATA urges Nigeria to release blocked funds as Emirates suspends flights
IATA has lamented Nigeria’s lack of action to address the repatriation of airline funds, after Emirates announced it would suspend services to the country from 1 September because of the issue. The airline money blocked by the Nigerian government grew to $464 million in July, IATA said on 18 August, ...
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Interview
How bold career choices have paid off for Gatwick’s Stephanie Wear
With a background in international tourism and air service development, Stephanie Wear relishes her current role in helping London Gatwick airport to meet its ambitious growth targets.
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Hill Helicopters delays first HX50 delivery as sales ratchet up
UK start-up Hill Helicopters has pushed back the service entry of its clean-sheet HX50 light-single until late 2024 due to the complexity of the project that will see the company manufacture virtually the entire rotorcraft in-house.
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SAS unsecured creditors to study Apollo bridge-funding proposal
Representatives of SAS’s unsecured creditors are studying the bridge funding proposal from financing firm Apollo, which is intended to support the carrier’s restructuring under Chapter 11 protection. The official committee of unsecured creditors says it is focused on ensuring that proposed financing terms are “fair” and do not unfairly prejudice ...
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Analysis
Supersonic revival: who will be fastest to the finish?
Almost 20 years after Concorde completed its final passenger flight, the aircraft its developer insists will be its more successful successor is edging closer to commercial reality.
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Luftwaffe takes second modified A321LR under Project Pluto initiative
Germany has received the second of two Airbus A321LRs to be operated by its air force, initially for troop or passenger transport missions.
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Spanish operator picks up management deal for 11 more Brazilian airports
Spanish airports operator Aena has been granted the concession to operate 11 airports in Brazil, following a bidding process. Sao Paulo’s Congonhas airport is the primary facility, handling nearly 23 million passengers prior to the pandemic crisis. It also represents 85% of the activity of the overall concession, says Aena. ...
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Is recovery at risk from a broken supply chain?
The good news is the commercial aviation industry is rebounding fast from Covid-19. The bad news is aerospace producers are struggling to keep up. Does a snarled-up supply chain put recovery at risk?
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Analysis
Why Pelosi’s Taipei visit triggered Beijing’s military
US politician’s Taipei visit pushes Beijing to show off military strength, including of aviation assets, raising invasion fears.
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Analysis
Why the ‘big two’ airframers are suffering supply chain pain
Airbus and Boeing have trimmed delivery forecasts as parts and labour shortages – notably at engine makers – delay ramp-up plans.