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NewsLeonardo’s Miysis to protect Global 7500 for Middle East government
Leonardo is to supply its Miysis directed infrared countermeasure system for installation on a Bombardier Global 7500 ordered by an undisclosed government customer in the Middle East.
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NewsAirbus flies Armed ISR version of C295
Airbus Defence & Space has test-flown a new armed intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance version of its C295 transport carrying a mix of precision-guided weapons.
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NewsFragmented EU Covid certificate rollout risks ‘chaos’: industry
European aviation industry representatives have warned of “chaos” at airports this summer unless EU member states take a co-ordinated approach to implementing the bloc’s Digital Covid Certificate, which is set to enter force on 1 July.
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NewsUnited Airlines still undecided on 757-300 replacements: CEO Kirby
Although United Airlines will use incoming Airbus A321neos and Boeing 737 Max jets to replace its ageing 757-200s, the new aircraft will not supplant its larger 757-300s.
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NewsUnited not 'in the market' for 100-seaters, says chief Kirby
United Airlines has no plans to acquire narrowbody aircraft in the 100-130-seat class – a category filled by jets like the Airbus A220 and Embraer E-Jet family.
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NewsUnited orders 270 Airbus and Boeing narrowbodies, plans to retire 200 50-seat jets
United Airlines has placed orders for a combined 270 Airbus and Boeing narrowbody jets, including 200 737 Max and 70 A321neos – a pair of massive deals that signal that the US airline industry is recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NewsRussia’s Klimov looks to develop 500kW hybrid engine
Russia’s United Engine is looking to develop a hybrid powerplant demonstrator based on the Klimov VK-650V engine. The company estimates the concept powerplant will be able to deliver 500kW. With the VK-650V as a platform, United Engine says the powerplant could potentially be used for light helicopters, air taxis, or ...
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NewsCollins begins assembling electric motor for Airlander 10
Power units will be added to hybrid airship in 2025, with aim of replacing all four diesel engines to create zero-emission aircraft by 2030
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NewsZeroAvia obtains Dornier 228s for 19-seat hydrogen-electric demonstration
Advanced propulsion specialist ZeroAvia has acquired a pair of Dornier 228 turboprops for research, as it seeks to progress towards developing a 19-seat hydrogen-electric powered aircraft. The company has also obtained further funding for a proposed engine intended for aircraft of around 50 seats. North Carolina-based AMC Aviation and the ...
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NewsEl Al to consolidate shares and raise authorised capital
Israeli flag-carrier El Al is to seek shareholder approval for a share consolidation and an increase in the company’s authorised capital. El Al is to consolidate its 2.5 billion ordinary shares in a ratio of eight-to-one, bringing the figure down to 312.5 million. The airline will reduce the nominal value ...
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NewsTrans-Tasman travel bubble suspension extended
New Zealand has extended the suspension of quarantine-free travel arrangements with neighbouring Australia for another five days, and will require all incoming travellers to be tested for the coronavirus before arrival.
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NewsGECAS orders three more 777-300ERSF converted freighters
GECAS is exercising options on a contract with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to convert three additional Boeing 777-300ER passenger planes to 777-300ERSF freighters.
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NewsAsiana Airlines issues $97 million corporate bond
South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has raised W110 billion ($97 million) from privately placed corporate bonds.
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NewsAAPA urges state support as air traffic remains stagnant
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has renewed calls for “additional government support” for the airline industry, as it says the region’s international passenger traffic remains “largely stagnated” with no improvement seen for over a year.
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NewsSingapore’s Scoot eyes post-pandemic opportunities
Singapore low-cost carrier Scoot expects to see significant opportunities when the Asia-Pacific finally emerges from the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsUS Navy to purchase nine additional Sikorsky CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters
The US Navy has awarded Sikorsky a $879 million contract for nine more CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopters.
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NewsAirbus starts receiving A321XLR forward fuselage sections
Airbus has received the first A321XLR fuselage sections to be manufactured by aerostructures supplier Stelia Aerospace. Stelia is responsible for the design and production of all forward fuselage sections of the long-range aircraft, including the cockpit, nose-gear bay, forward passenger exit section, and passenger cabin barrels. Three of the six ...
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NewsALPA calls on FAA to require ‘secondary’ cockpit barriers
The largest US pilot union is urging the US government to take additional steps to prevent passengers from gaining access to cockpits, saying a recent spike in air-rage incidents signals a need for better security.
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NewsSwiss unveils premium-economy seats for 777 fleet
Swiss will start introducing premium-economy seats on its Boeing 777 fleet during the fourth quarter in an effort to diversify its product offering amid an increased focus on leisure traffic in the aftermath of the pandemic.
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NewsCAE on track to close purchase of L3Harris’ military training business on 2 July
Canadian pilot training company CAE has received required regulatory approvals for its planned purchase of L3Harris Technologies’ military training business and now expects the acquisition will close on 2 July.