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NewsAirbus Helicopters pushes ahead with DisruptiveLab flights
Airbus Helicopters is progressing with weekly flight tests of its DisruptiveLab demonstrator, as the airframer works to prove out technologies that it believes can deliver a 50% fuel-burn saving.
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Paid contentGE Aerospace supports another first for 100% SAF
In another milestone for 100% SAF development, Emirates has operated the first demonstration flight in the Middle East using the still experimental jet fuel in one of two GE90 engines powering a Boeing 777. The flight supports efforts to reduce lifecycle CO2 emissions as Emirates and GE Aerospace explain here.
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NewsAir India to order 220 narrowbody and widebody jets from Boeing
Air India has agreed to place firm orders for 220 Boeing jets, including 190 737 Max, 20 787s and 10 777Xs.
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NewsAir India signs letter of intent for Airbus portion of major jet order
Air India has signed a letter of intent for 250 Airbus jets, including 40 A350s alongside A320neo-family narrowbodies
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NewsThird flight-test A321XLR receives ‘QR code’ livery
Airbus has unveiled the latest livery on its A321XLR prototype fleet, rolling out the paint scheme on its third flight-test airframe. The twinjet – MSN11080, fitted with CFM International Leap-1A engines – carried out its maiden flight in October last year. Airbus is using the aircraft primarily for maturity testing ...
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NewsTUI retains full-year profit hopes after strong bookings start to 2023
European travel firm TUI Group is reporting a strong start to the calendar year for bookings in it’s Markets & Airlines division as it reiterated its group guidance for a significant improvement in underlying EBIT for the year to 30 October 2023.
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NewsBoeing eyes strong aviation market growth in India
Boeing expects strong growth in South Asia’s passenger aircraft and freighter fleet over the next twenty years, according to its new Commercial Market Outlook for India.
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NewsIlyushin prioritises Il-114-300 flight-testing after management reshuffle
United Aircraft has rejigged the management of its Ilyushin division, as it looks to resume flight-testing of the Il-114-300 turboprop and make preparations to fly the new Il-96-400M. Daniil Brenerman has been appointed as Ilyushin managing director, while predecessor Sergei Yarkovoy will head its board of directors. Brenerman was previously ...
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NewsAsia-Pacific carriers beef up international flights
Asia-Pacific carriers continue to add to their long-haul networks as the region’s air travel recovery continues.
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NewsEmbraer, Lockheed Martin eye Indian medium transport tender
An Indian air force requirement for a new medium transport aircraft has attracted the interest of Embraer and Lockheed Martin, with the former bringing a C-390 Millennium at the show, marking the type’s maiden Aero India appearance.
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NewsAir India resumes direct Mumbai-JFK service as large order beckons
Air India has resumed its non-stop service between Mumbai and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport, as reports suggest a major order is pending.
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NewsRex to lease two more 737s
Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) will further expand its Boeing 737-800 fleet this year, after signing a letter of intent to lease two more examples.
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NewsHAL unveils new lead-in fighter trainer concept
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) is showcasing a new Hindustan Lead in Fighter Trainer (HLFT-42) concept at Aero India, which is optimised to train pilots for future twin-engined fighters of the Indian air force.
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NewsHAL finalises 13t helicopter design to replace Mi-17s
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) is moving ahead with its Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) programme.
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NewsFAA reviewed United aircraft safety incident in Hawaii
The Federal Aviation Administration says it has reviewed an aircraft safety incident from December in which a United Airlines aircraft sharply descended just after taking off from Hawaii.
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NewsVirgin Atlantic calls time on Pakistan routes
Virgin Atlantic is to end its services to Pakistan this summer, routes the UK carrier had begun serving during the pandemic.
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NewsJetSmart CEO wants to acquire struggling Colombian discounter Viva Air
The chief executive of Chile’s JetSmart has expressed interest acquiring struggling Colombian low-cost carrier Viva Air after that carrier filed for protection from creditors.
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NewsAdjusted radar settings likely behind rash of USA’s unknown object detections
The Pentagon says it has been more closely scrutinising the airspace around North America after an incursion by a Chinese surveillance balloon, including increasing the sensitivity settings on radars that previously were not reporting small, low-speed objects.
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NewsAir Arabia posts record profit as traffic surged back in 2022
Air Arabia posted record net profits for 2022 as strong demand and expansion into new markets helped the low-cost operator surpass pre-pandemic passenger levels.
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NewsWestJet to expand flying to USA and eastern Canada
Canadian airline WestJet plans to expand its connectivity from Calgary and Edmonton by almost 30% and 50%, respectively, over 2022 levels, beginning in April.