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NewsAlaska speeds retirement of 10 Airbus A320s
Alaska Airlines will retire 10 of the Airbus A320 aircraft it owns earlier than intended, accelerating its cost-saving transition back to the all-Boeing fleet structure it operated before acquiring Virgin America.
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NewsInexperienced PA-34 pilot triggered serious A320 airprox
French investigators have disclosed that the pilot of a Piper PA-34 light aircraft failed to heed orders from an air traffic controller intended to avert a conflict with an Airbus A320 climbing out of Baden-Baden. Investigation authority BEA says the PA-34 pilot had only acquired the aircraft a few days ...
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In depth2015 FAA reports highlighted early concerns about self-certification programme
A trio of Federal Aviation Administration reports, written several years before two fatal 737 Max crashes, highlighted concerns about agency’s self-certification programme, describing the Boeing-FAA relationship as “contentious” and possibly needing a “reset”.
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NewsEasyJet Switzerland to cut two aircraft and 70 jobs
The unit has begun a formal consultation process on cuts at its Basel operation.
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InterviewHoneywell gears up for urban mobility frontier
The coronavirus pandemic has cast a shadow over the aerospace industry in 2020, but the boss of Honeywell’s new Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) unit says there is still a great deal of action in aerospace’s frontier sector. In June Honeywell announced that it would set ...
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NewsSingapore reiterates support for SIA, Changi Airport through pandemic
The Singapore government has pledged to support troubled national carrier Singapore Airlines (SIA) and the Changi Airport Group (CAG) “as much as we can” through a “deep crisis”, as it mulls a safe and steady reopening of its borders. Speaking at a parliamentary sitting on 6 October, transport minister Ong ...
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NewsTrump halts negotiations on bill that included airline aid
Hope that lawmakers might agree to a second airline financial aid package grew dim on 6 October, after President Donald Trump called an end to negotiations, leaving thousands of furloughed aviation workers with no immediate prospect of returning to their jobs.
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NewsFAA releases 737 Max draft pilot training rules
The Federal Aviation Administration has released a draft report proposing training requirements for 737 Max pilots, another step towards the agency’s certification of the grounded jet.
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NewsFAA requires changes to 767 and 747 fuel-tank systems to prevent ignition risk
The Federal Aviation Administration is requiring airlines to modify Boeing 747-400 and 767 fuel-tank monitoring systems to prevent the risk of ignition within the tanks.
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NewsUS regulator orders more inspections to address 757 frame cracks
US airlines must complete additional inspections of Boeing 757 fuselage frames under a new airworthiness directive aimed at addressing frame cracking.
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NewsUS Army catches ‘air-launched effect’ drones in mid-air using another UAV
The US Army for the first time caught and recovered Area-I Altius “air-launched effects” drones in midair using a quadcopter during Project Convergence exercises in August and September.
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In depthTechnical description: How Gulfstream is going further with G700
In launching the programme at the NBAA convention in October 2019, the US business jet manufacturer made clear its ambition: to surpass its current G650ER flagship and take on competitors like Bombardier’s Global 7500.
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NewsUMS Skeldar touts remote trial function for V-150
UMS Skeldar is expecting its V-150 unmanned air vehicle to attract increased interest from potential buyers, after showcasing an ability for them to remotely trial the system even from “multiple continents” away.
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NewsSouthwest to cut pay in order to avoid furloughs through 2021
Southwest Airlines will cut employee pay in order to attempt to prevent furloughs through the end of 2021.
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NewsBraathen to launch new Norwegian airline
A team led by experienced industry executive Erik Braathen is planning to launch an airline in Norway that reflects “the new economic reality”.
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In depthFlight test: Why HondaJet Elite is a class apart
The latest iteration of Honda Aircraft’s innovative small jet sets new standards in range, fuel efficiency, performance and comfort – we put it through its paces.
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NewsWidebodies most affected as Boeing shaves 2% from 20-year delivery forecast
Boeing has revised downward its 20-year commercial aviation outlook – but only by a hair, predicting new-aircraft demand will accelerate in the coming years as airlines replace old jets with new.
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NewsBritten-Norman to develop semi-autonomous Islander
UK manufacturer working with avionics specialist Blue Bear on technology that would replace need for co-pilot.
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NewsIATA warns of imminent airline bankruptcies
The world’s airlines are haemorrhaging cash at a rate of around $300,000 per minute or $13 billion per month, which could force large swathes of the industry into bankruptcy within months, IATA has warned. With traffic levels set to remain stunted through 2021, IATA believes carriers will continue to burn ...
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NewsFinnair cuts winter capacity to match reduced demand
Finnair has scaled back its flight schedule for the winter season, in response to weakened demand amid ongoing Covid-19-related travel restrictions. The Oneworld carrier states that between 25 October 2020 and 31 March 2021 it will operate 75 flights a day, down from 350 in the same period of 2019. ...