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NewsCanadian charter carrier Nolinor bumps 737 captain pay by 25-40%
The starting salary for a 737 captain at Nolinor is now C$175,000 ($129,000), with potential increases to a salary beyond C$250,000.
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NewsSouth African Airways seeks new chief to steer carrier after privatisation collapse
South African Airways is formally seeking a new chief executive to pursue an alternative strategic course after the collapse of its privatisation effort.
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NewsLoganair frustrated as UK’s EASA withdrawal aggravates supply-chain problems
Scottish carrier Loganair is irritated that the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency is exacerbating problems with the post-pandemic supply chain.
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NewsZeroAvia begins building MRO network for fuel cell powertrain conversions
ZeroAvia has signed a memorandum of understanding with MRO provider FEAM Aero as the powertrain developer attempts to set-up a maintenance network for its propulsion system ahead of service entry.
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NewsUK 747 cargo carrier One Air shifts operations to East Midlands
UK cargo operator One Air has commenced operations from East Midlands airport, using its Boeing 747-400 freighter fleet for Hong Kong services.
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NewsCanada announces $13.5bn helicopter modernisation plan
Under a new strategy to boost defence spending and modernise the Canadian military, Ottawa will spend some $13.5 billion over 20 years to acquire a new helicopter fleet.
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In depthOne-third of jets with P&W GTF engines sitting idle as recall impact spreads
Analysis of Cirium data shows scale of PW1000G-series grounding, with 637 of almost 2,000 GTF-powered jets out of service as of 1 April.
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NewsFAA grants Gulfstream cabin and production certificates for G700
Gulfstream has still not said when it expects to deliver the first of its recently certificated G700 long-range business jets, but the company has received additional certifications that bring the milestone closer.
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NewsUS Navy deploys more MQ-4C intelligence-gathering drones despite testing and availability concerns
When a Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton touched down at NAS Sigonella on 30 March, it marked the second overseas deployment of the US Navy’s new intelligence-gathering drone, a type declared operational in July 2023.
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NewsA220 technicians reject latest Airbus contract proposal and seek better pay as airframer works to stem losses
Workers at Airbus’s A220 manufacturing site near Montreal have rejected the company’s latest pay offer, marking continuation of a negotiation process that previously left the union warning of a go-slow by its members.
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NewsNorway outlines plans for maritime surveillance UAVs amid proposed defence spending rise
Norway is to acquire a fleet of “long-range” uncrewed air vehicles (UAVs) for maritime surveillance missions as part of a proposed long-term increase in defence spending.
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NewsFatal An-26 cliff collision inquiry unable to determine reason for absent terrain warning
Russian investigators have been unable to determine why the crew of an Antonov An-26 did not receive a ground-proximity warning before the twin-engined aircraft collided with a cliff while descending over water on approach to Palana airport. But the Interstate Aviation Committee says that, despite unsuitable weather conditions, the crew ...
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NewsSpirit defers acquisition of new Airbus jets and plans pilot furloughs
Financially troubled US discounter Spirit Airlines has hauled back its fleet-expansion plans by deferring delivery of new Airbus A320neo-family jets previously scheduled for delivery between the second quarter of 2025 and end-2026.
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NewsEdelweiss A340 experiences apparent windshear incident in Zurich
An Edelweiss Air Airbus A340 experienced a possible windshear incident on take-off from Zurich airport, which nearly sent it back onto the runway.
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NewsSAS switching from Star Alliance to SkyTeam at end of August
Scandinavian carrier SAS is to leave Star Alliance for SkyTeam at the end of August, following the recapitalisation by a consortium which includes SkyTeam partner Air France-KLM.
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NewsEHang gains production certificate for EH216 autonomous eVTOL
Chinese regulators have awarded EHang the production certificate for its autonomous EH216-S electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
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NewsSouthwest 737 turns back to Denver after apparent cowl-door loss on departure
One of Southwest Airlines’ Boeing 737-800s has returned to Denver, its departure airport, after one engine suffered an apparent cowl-door detachment. The aircraft had been operating the WN3695 service to Houston on 7 March. It had taken off from Denver’s runway 25. But air-ground communications indicate that the crew sought ...
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NewsUS senator wants probe of ‘undisclosed feature’ of 737 Max cockpit door
US Senator Tammy Duckworth is calling on the Federal Aviation Administration to examine why Alaska Airlines pilots were unaware of a critical feature of the 737 Max 9’s cockpit door ahead of the 5 January depressurisation event on Alaska flight 1282.
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NewsRussian nationals plead guilty in US court to conspiring to ship 737 components to Russia
Two Russian nationals pleaded guilty in US federal court on 4 April to a conspiracy involving the export of commercial aircraft parts from the USA to Russia, a violation of US export laws imposed following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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NewsGreece confirms intent to purchase 35 UH-60Ms from Sikorsky
Athens signed an official letter of offer and acceptance to procure 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from Sikorsky, a deal that has already received export approval from the US government.