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NewsEmbraer, Brazilian air force agree six-unit cut to C-390 contract
Embraer has finalised an agreement with the Brazilian air force over a reduction to its order for the C/KC-390 transport/tanker, with the service to reduce its acquisition by six units.
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NewsFinnair unveils ‘lounge seat’ business cabin and new premium-economy product
Finnair has unveiled new business-class and premium-economy cabins to be rolled out on the carrier’s Airbus A350 and A330 long-haul fleets. The airline says it is investing €200 million in the revamp which commences this month and will continue for the next two years. Finnair will also take the opportunity ...
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In depthAfter pandemic’s battering, Singapore’s aerospace industry looks to turn the corner
After almost two years into the coronavirus pandemic, the worst could be over for Singapore’s aerospace industry, which sees itself a market leader in the region.
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NewsCanada’s Air Inuit receives first large-door Dash 8-300 freighter
Canadian operator Air Inuit has introduced the first Bombardier Dash 8-300 to be fitted with a large cargo door, six years after being identified as the launch customer for the modification. The aircraft (C-GAIW) is a 1991 airframe, originally a passenger aircraft whose operators have included Sabena and LIAT. Air ...
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NewsIndonesia orders 42 Rafales, becoming seventh export customer
Indonesia has placed an order for 42 Dassault Rafale fighters, concluding a long-discussed deal.
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NewsASEAN hubs should refocus on new regional connections: whitepaper
A new whitepaper about air travel in Southeast Asia contends that the region’s Covid-hit hubs should look to boost regional connectivity.
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NewsCAAS chief eyes rebuilding of Singapore air hub
The head of the Civil Aviation Authority Singapore (CAAS) believes 2022 will be a year of rebuilding Singapore’s position as a leading international hub.
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NewsAlliance Aviation H1 results hit by E190 ramp up costs
Australia’s Alliance Aviation saw revenue climb 11% to A$170.1 million ($122 million) in the first half of its 2022 financial year, but costs associated with fleet growth resulted in it swinging to a loss.
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NewsANA appoints new chief in senior leadership reshuffle
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has promoted company veteran Shinichi Inoue to president and chief executive, as part of a broader senior management reshuffle which will also see new leaders at parent company ANA Holdings.
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In depthASEAN air forces confront fraught geopolitical landscape
Southeast Asia’s air forces are struggling to modernise in the face of new geopolitical realities.
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NewsOmicron deflates lunar new year cheer for Chinese carriers
Chinese carriers reported an uptick in domestic passengers during this year’s Lunar New Year holidays, but demand is still far below that recorded before the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsAirbus, Korean and partners to explore hydrogen fuel at Seoul Incheon
Airbus, Air Liquide, Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC), and Korean Air have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the use of hydrogen aviation fuel at Seoul Incheon.
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NewsMesa reports fiscal Q1 loss as Omicron and pilot attrition hit earnings
Regional carrier Mesa Airlines reported a loss for the first quarter of its fiscal year as the company struggled with staffing issues stemming from the Omicron variant of Covid-19 as well as pilots leaving for larger carriers.
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NewsSikorsky’s Matrix autonomous flight system flying on ‘large cargo aircraft’
Because they do not carry passengers, cargo aircraft are seen as likely early adopters of flight automation - potentially reducing the number of humans required in the cockpit from two persons, down to one, and possibly zero one day. Sikorsky’s Matrix is one of the most advanced flight automation systems in development.
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NewsCanada’s Swoop to take six new Boeing 737 Max 8 this year
WestJet’s ultra-low-cost subsidiary Swoop will add six Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft to its fleet as the discount segment in Canada heats up with two new competitors due to launch in the coming months.
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NewsNorway threatens cancellation of NH90 helicopter contract over upgrade delays
Norway is again threatening to cancel its contract with NH Industries (NHI) after further delays to deliveries of NH90 maritime helicopters.
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NewsSilver Airways raises capital, adds aircraft and routes
Regional carrier Silver Airways has raised $50 million in capital, added new several aircraft to its fleet and received certification to operate freighter service.
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NewsRegulator backs Condor in Lufthansa feeder flight access dispute
German competition regulators have preliminarily backed leisure carrier Condor in its claim that it should have access to Lufthansa feeder flights for its long-haul operations after the latter terminated a partnership agreement.
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NewsK5-Aviation takes first ever ACJ330-300 VIP widebody
High-end charter operator K5-Aviation has received an ACJ330-300 from Airbus Corporate Jets – the first ever VIP variant of the -300 airframe.
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NewsDestinus raises $29m to pursue vision of cargo ‘hyperplane’
A Swiss firm that plans to develop a hypersonic unmanned cargo aircraft that could deliver “dozens of tons” of payload anywhere in the world within two hours has raised Swfr26.8 million ($29 million) in seed capital.