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Canada’s Nolinor Aviation re-introduces 737-200 for gravel runway operations
Canadian charter airline Nolinor Aviation has re-introduced a Boeing 737-200 optmised for gravel runways that it plans to use in austere far-northern operating environments.
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Boeing ended January with no net new aircraft orders for the month as aircraft delivery pace slows
Air Europa and an unidentified customer cancelled orders for three Boeing jets in January, and the company’s deliveries slipped to only 27 aircraft during the month.
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Air Arabia optimistic after strong full-year performance
Middle Eastern low-cost carrier Air Arabia remains optimistic about its business model, despite increasing operating costs arising from macroeconomic pressures and supply-chain disruptions.
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KLM tweaks livery scheme for upcoming A321neo fleet
Dutch carrier KLM has unveiled a slightly modified livery which will feature on its Airbus A321neo twinjets.
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Korean Air secures conditional European approval for Asiana acquisition
European competition regulators have conditionally cleared Korean Air’s proposed acquisition of compatriot carrier Asiana Airlines.
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US authorities retrieve sanction-linked Emtrasur 747-300M from Buenos Aires
US authorities have retrieved an Emtrasur Boeing 747-300M freighter which had been impounded in Argentina nearly two years ago, over allegations that it had been engaged in conduct prohibited by sanctions.
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Next Generation Civil Tiltrotor takes shape as Leonardo eyes first flight milestone
Leonardo Helicopters is close to completing the final assembly of its Next Generation Civil Tiltrotor (NGCTR), as it prepares the demonstrator for a maiden sortie before the summer.
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Volotea secures three A320s for summer expansion
Barcelona-based Volotea has secured three more leased Airbus A320s as it aims to boost capacity for the coming summer season by around 15%.
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JetBlue reveals 9.9% shareholding acquired by entrepreneur Icahn
US operator JetBlue Airways has disclosed that entrepreneur Carl Icahn has picked up a 9.91% shareholding in the budget carrier.
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USAF names new Pacific Air Forces chief
General Kevin Schnieder has been designated the new Pacific Air Forces commander, as the US Air Force faces an increasingly challenging threat environment in the Asia-Pacific.
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Boeing taps Amy List to head Australian defence business
Boeing Defence Australia has named Amy List as its new managing director, succeeding Scott Carpendale.
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Indonesia’s Mirage 2000-5 plans fall through
Indonesia has scrapped a plan to buy 12 used Dassault Mirage 2000-5 fighters from Qatar, amid criticism for the deal during its presidential election campaign.
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Pratt & Whitney on track to field F-35 engine upgrade by 2029
Despite ongoing budgetary uncertainty in Washington, engine maker Pratt & Whitney says its F-35 Engine Core Upgrade programme remains on schedule, with a projected entry into service by 2029.
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Dutch court blocks export of F-35 parts to Israel
Amsterdam has said it will appeal the ruling by a Dutch court, which gave the government seven days to cease the transfer of US-owned F-35 components to Israel, citing concerns about that country’s conduct during ongoing military operations inside the Gaza Strip.
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Israir Group halts Smartwings acquisition talks with Chinese shareholder
Israir Group’s efforts to take control of Czech carrier Smartwings have encountered difficulties after the Israeli operator stopped negotiations with the Chinese shareholder.
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Wizz Air to open second flight-training centre
Central European budget carrier Wizz Air is to open a second flight-training centre, to be located at Italy’s Rome Fiumicino airport.
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Mexican start-up Awesome Cargo eyes expanded international flights
Mexican start-up carrier Awesome Cargo is requesting authority to expand its Airbus A330 operations to the USA.
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Gabonese transition government plans air transport holding company
Gabon’s transitional government has presented a draft decree to create a holding company for air transport, which will acquire interests in national and international activities. The transitional government – in place since a military coup last year – set out the plan, under the economy ministry, during a council of ...
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Joby and Skyports net exclusive deals for Dubai eVTOL operations
Joby Aviation and Skyports Infrastructure have joined forces to launch air taxi passenger services in Dubai as early as 2025 through exclusive deals with the emirate’s transport authority.
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Norse Atlantic regulates summer 787 capacity as it prolongs subleases
Scandinavian long-haul budget carrier Norse Atlantic Airways is to extend subleases on four Boeing 787s in its fleet. Three of its 787-8s will have their sublease prolonged by up to a year. These aircraft will return to the Norse operation between the end of March and end of May 2025, ...