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US start-up carrier Red Way to cease operations two months after launch
Start-up carrier Red Way is ceasing operations roughly two months after launching out of Lincoln, Nebraska, ending an experiment that involved a unique low-cost business model.
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USAF flies B-2 from Iceland to Alaska for Arctic drills
A US Air Force B-2 stealth bomber flew from Iceland, where it is currently forward deployed as part of a NATO deterrence mission, to Alaska for recent air-combat exercises in the high north.
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Canada Jetlines plans to add two winter routes to nascent network
North American ultra-low-cost carrier Canada Jetlines plans to add two new warm-weather destinations to its early-stage network – Orlando and Montego Bay, Jamaica.
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FAA hands out $121m to improve airport infrastructure
The Federal Aviation Administration is handing out $121 million to improve infrastructure at several US airports.
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Repeated Ukrainian attacks disrupt Moscow air travel
Multiple days of air strikes launched against Moscow by Ukrainian UAVs have caused repeated air travel disruptions at the Russian capital’s four major international airports.
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Bristow and Ireland finalise 10-year SAR contract
Bristow Ireland and the Irish government have signed off on a 10-year contract covering the provision of search and rescue services for the country’s coastguard.
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Leonardo Helicopters eyes addtional orders for Wildcat and AW101
Leonardo Helicopters is hopeful that a resurgence of interest in the AW159 Wildcat following the restart of production last year could see the military rotorcraft’s backlog extend into double digits over the next 12 months.
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Hensoldt launches ‘FCAS accelerator’ activity seeking disruptive sensor technologies
German defence electronics company Hensoldt is inviting contributions from start-ups in support of its role in the French-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System (FCAS) programme.
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Emirates A380 crew heard ‘abnormal noise’ on approach before slat damage found
French investigators have yet to ascertain the cause of damage to an Airbus A380’s slat assembly, discovered after the aircraft arrived at Nice. The A380, operated by Emirates, had been conducting an approach to Nice’s runway 04L following a service from Dubai on 18 August. Investigation authority BEA states that ...
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Japanese carriers, Qantas announce network growth plans
Amid the Asia-Pacific’s continued recovery, Japan’s two largest airlines and Qantas are adding to their international networks, with All Nippon Airways deploying its third A380 for the first time.
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Restored Monarch could be flying by next year but questions remain over revival plan
An unlikely bid to revive the Monarch Airlines brand could see a new iteration of the carrier operational by the middle of 2024 using a small fleet of Airbus A320-family jets under plans disclosed by the company’s newly-appointed chair.
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Ryanair resurrects Copenhagen base plan years after abortive debut
Budget carrier Ryanair is to resurrect its base at Copenhagen airport, several years after an abortive attempt to establish a presence at the Danish capital. Ryanair is to station two aircraft at Copenhagen from December this year, and offer 24 routes from the city for the winter season – including ...
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ANA to deploy high-density 787-10s on domestic flights, replacing 777s
For the first time All Nippon Airways will operate Boeing 787-10s on its domestic network, with the type progressively replacing 777s that will be phased out.
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Embraer clinches Chinese certification for E195-E2
Embraer has secured type certification for its E195-E2 regional jet in China, as it progresses discussions with potential Chinese customers.
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US aviation groups flag concerns about air taxi revolution
Some US aviation groups are concerned about the safety of electric air taxis and other in-development novel aircraft, while warning about strained electricity grids and other practical challenges.
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USA outlines terms for Ukraine F-16 transfer
The Biden Administration says it is open to authorising the transfer of F-16s from Denmark and the Netherlands when certain conditions are met, and may even contribute American aviators to the training effort.
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Boeing to set up 737-800 freighter conversion line in Jordan
Boeing is to establish a new 737-800 freighter conversion line in the Middle East, in co-operation with the Jordanian-based maintenance firm Joramco. Amman-based Joramco is a subsidiary of United Arab Emirates leasing firm Dubai Aerospace Enterprise. “We continue to look for opportunities to bring freighter conversion capacity closer to our ...
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Dassault Falcon 6X secures European and US certification
Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 6X business jet has secured certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and the US Federal Aviation Administration. The French manufacturer, which commenced the wide-cabin 6X programme in 2018, first flew the aircraft in March 2021. Powered by Pratt & Whitney PW812D engines, the aircraft has ...
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South Korea to produce large surveillance UAV from 2024
Seoul has approved plans to start production of Korean Air’s indigenously-developed Medium-Altitude Unmanned Air Vehicle.
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Newly-licensed German start-up USC prepares to commence A340 services
German start-up airline Universal Sky Carrier is preparing for the imminent launch of services, having obtained its air operator’s certificate from the country’s regulator. Civil aviation authority LBA issued the air operator’s certificate and operating licence to USC on 14 August, the company’s managing director, Klaus Dieter Martin, tells FlightGlobal. ...