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General Atomics tests submarine detection with MQ-9B uncrewed aircraft
The deployment of sonobuoys from MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft comes as manufacturer General Atomics Aeronautical Systems seeks to ramp up sales of its latest UAV, which is also certificated for civil use.
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Malaysia grounds Blackshape light trainers as multi-faceted crash probe continues
Malaysia’s civil aviation authority has suspended all flight operations by Blackshape BS 115 and BK 160 aircraft, following a grounding order by European safety regulators. The suspension is effective from 20 March. Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia says the decision “aligns” with that of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, ...
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Boeing extends Super Hornet production to 2027 with final new-build order from USA
After a lengthy dispute that saw the Pentagon attempt to avoid purchasing new Super Hornet strike fighters that were already funded by Congress, the US Navy has agreed to a final production contract covering 17 new-build Block III F/A-18 jets.
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JetBlue trims ‘unprofitable’ routes from network in bid for stability
JetBlue Airways is cutting “unprofitable” routes across its network in an attempt to boost its financial performance in the absence of the carrier’s recently deceased deal to acquire Spirit Airlines.
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Croatia to take another eight Black Hawks
Croatia has ordered another eight Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawks, adding to four examples already in service.
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IAG chief warns blocking consolidation could ‘destroy’ airlines
The chief executive of IAG has implored regualtors to allow consolidation to happen in Europe, arguing that the futures of some carriers are at risk if deals are blocked
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Hydrogen lobbying group outlines airline incentives to spur UK fuel transition
UK airlines should be offered subsidies, tax breaks and other incentives to encourage them to switch to hydrogen-powered aircraft, an industry pressure group has suggested.
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WestJet chief operating officer Pen adds president role
Canada’s WestJet has named chief operating officer Diederik Pen to the post of president, effective on 1 April.
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Air France-KLM boss hits out at unfair Dutch ‘greenwashing’ ruling
Air France-KLM chief executive Ben Smith has described a Dutch court ruling over alleged ‘greenwashing’ as unfair.
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’Like lipstick on a pig’: Ryanair chief slams Single European Sky reforms
Ryanair group chief executive Michael O’Leary has hit out at the European Union’s reforms of its Single European Sky initiative, branding them as “useless”.
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Boeing aims to get near 38-per-month 737 production rate this year: CFO
Boeing this year plans to gradually increase 737 production, but its output will be restricted to “below 38” jets monthly as it works through quality issues raised by two recent safety audits.
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Regulator set to trim Heathrow charges after watchdog ruling
Regulators are proposing a small reduction in the landing fees that Heathrow Airport will be able to charge airlines in 2025 and 2026 after recommendations from the UK competition authority.
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’ITA deserves a future’: Lufthansa chief
Lufthansa Group chief executive Carsten Spohr is “optimistic” about the business securing a stake in Italian carrier ITA Airways as the European Commissions nears a crucial stage of its investigation into the deal.
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Russian researchers test electric system to increase lift on potential regional aircraft wing
Russian analysts are testing air intakes for an electric system intended to provide improved lift on a proposed regional aircraft programme.
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IAI implements system to improve conversion efficiency as freighter activity broadens
Israel Aerospace Industries has implemented a new system intended to increase the efficiency of passenger-to-freighter aircraft conversion as it expands the number of modification lines.
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KF-21 conducts first refuelling tests with A330 MRTT
The Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter has conducted its first air-to-air refuelling contacts with a Republic of Korea Air Force tanker.
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Former GlobalX CEO proposes Florida air taxi operations under new brand ‘UrbanLink’
Airline entrepreneur Ed Wegel has revealed plans to launch electric air taxi operations in Florida under new brand UrbanLink, only days after he announced new Airbus A220 operator Air Flo.
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Short-haul start-up BermudAir expanding in eastern USA
BermudAir has launched thrice-weekly round-trip flights to Baltimore, representing the first major expansion of the short-haul airline’s early network.
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SAS secures US court approval for plan to emerge from Chapter 11
Scandinavian operator SAS has obtained US court approval for its re-organisation plan, keeping it on track for potentially emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection at the end of the first half of this year. More than 99% of the company’s creditors that voted on the plan supported it. SAS filed ...
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Europe plans flight tests as part of future military rotorcraft research
European defence officials are calling for a series of flight and ground demonstrations in the coming years of technologies to equip a future rotorcraft for service entry in the 2030s.