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NewsAAPA reports another tough month for Asia-Pacific airlines
Following another month of dismal international traffic for Asia-Pacific airlines, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has called on governments to take “cohesive action” amid the continued coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsAirbus board approves A350 freighter development
Airbus has secured board approval to develop a freighter version of the A350, as the airframer prepares for a commercial aircraft production ramp-up in the second half. Chief executive Guillaume Faury says the company is “enhancing our product line” with the A350 freighter derivative following the approval. “[We are] responding ...
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NewsThai AirAsia extends suspension as country reports record Covid-19 cases
Thai AirAsia has extended its domestic flight suspension for more than a week, as Thailand battles its worst-ever wave of coronavirus infections.
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NewsSun Country Q2 profit rises to $52m as scheduled service outperforms
Sun Country Airlines posted a $51.8 million profit in the second quarter of 2021 as leisure travel demand in its scheduled service rebounded strongly following the more-than year-long coronavirus crisis in the air transport industry.
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NewsEmbraer KC-390 starts flight tests on unpaved runway
An 1,800m (5,905ft) dirt runway at Embraer’s Gaviao Peixoto facilities in southern Brazil will be used over the next several weeks to assess and analyse the performance of the KC-390 tactical transport.
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NewsAllegiant posts Q2 profit, expresses optimism for the rest of 2021
Allegiant Travel Company, the parent of ultra-low-cost carrier Allegiant Air, posted a healthy profit in the second three months of the year as the company has returned to business levels last seen before the global health crisis.
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NewsAs profits jump, Gulfstream prepares to hike deliveries, tackle G700 certification difficulties
After earning a $195 million profit in the second quarter, General Dynamics’ aerospace division – which is anchored by business jet maker Gulfstream – is preparing to boost deliveries in the second half in response to improving demand.
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NewsBoeing needs new emissions-compliant freighter, 777X variant is ‘logical’ choice: CEO
Boeing’s chief executive views a freighter version of the 777X as a logical next aircraft programme for the Chicago-based airframer, noting Boeing will need a cargo jet that complies with looming aircraft emission standards.
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NewsFrank Kendall sworn in as secretary of the US Air Force
Frank Kendall was sworn in as the 26th secretary of the US Air Force on 28 July at the Pentagon.
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NewsCondor opts for A330neo to replace long-haul fleet
German leisure carrier Condor has selected the Airbus A330neo for a long-haul fleet-modernisation programme. It is to take 16 of the larger -900 variant, following approval from the company’s supervisory board. Condor says it will introduce the twinjets – powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines – from autumn next year. ...
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NewsAsia-Pacific ‘recognising failure of zero-Covid approach’: IATA chief
Countries in the Asia-Pacific region that have sought to eliminate Covid-19 entirely are beginning to accept that such an approach is not sustainable, in the view of IATA director general Willie Walsh.
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NewsBoeing might need to adjust 737 production ramp if China’s approval slips beyond 2021
Boeing could need to reduce its planned 737 Max production ramp if Chinese aviation regulators do not lift the Max’s grounding before year end, as Boeing predicts it will.
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NewsPortugal takes first enhanced Lynx Mk95A
Leonardo Helicopters has delivered the first upgraded Lynx Mk95A rotorcraft to the Portuguese navy.
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NewsAttestor becomes new majority owner of Condor
Asset manager Attestor has completed a deal to become the majority shareholder of German leisure airline Condor.
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NewsIATA warns of ‘three speed’ airline recovery
IATA has sounded the alarm about the varying pace of the traffic recovery, as cargo and domestic continue to rebound strongly while international travel remains stifled by border restrictions.
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NewsUK has fixed ‘ridiculous anomaly’ by allowing EU and US travellers: IATA chief
The UK government’s decision to allow non-essential travellers from Europe and the USA to enter England without quarantine addresses a “ridiculous anomaly”, in the view of IATA director general Willie Walsh.
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In depthHow NH90 operators are planning for the 2040s and beyond with future upgrades
Although the immediate upgrade path for the NH Industries (NHI) NH90 is clear thanks to a contract decision last year, officials from a majority of the rotorcraft’s customers met in late July to discuss a possible roadmap to keep the helicopter relevant into decade after next and beyond.
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NewsBoeing returns to profitability in second quarter
Boeing is back in the black after the US airframer turned a $567 million profit in the second quarter of 2021, marking the company’s first quarterly profit since the second half of 2019. However, the airframer’s commercial aircraft business remained loss-making.
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NewsYak-40 with superconducting engine begins test flights
Researchers have commenced flight-testing with a Yakovlev Yak-40 modified with a superconducting electric engine mounted in the nose. The aircraft is fitted with a motor, developed by materials firm SuperOx, and propeller as part of a hybrid powerplant demonstrator. This engine “complements” the aircraft’s two other functioning jet engines, the ...
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NewsS7 Group to set up new A320neo budget carrier for central Russia
Russian operator S7 Group is to establish a new low-cost carrier which will commence operations in summer next year. S7 Group says the airline division will exclusively operate Airbus A320neos, four of which are already due to be transferred to the carrier under a preliminary deal. It will serve inter-regional ...