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NewsBlue Panorama faced suspension procedure over financial difficulties
Italian carrier Blue Panorama’s suspension of commercial services follows measures initiated by the country’s civil aviation authority over financial issues. Civil aviation regulator ENAC states that Blue Panorama has notified the authority of its decision to suspend commercial activity from 28 October. ENAC reveals it had commenced procedures on 22 ...
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NewsAirbus wrestles to reverse dip in monthly delivery rates
Airbus is striving to restore aircraft delivery rates following a dip in the last couple of months, but believes supply-chain hitches are temporary and its broader ramp-up of aircraft production is under control. The airframer’s monthly delivery figure slipped back to 40 aircraft in August and September, its lowest level ...
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Paid contentStart-up with scale
EDGE combines the benefits of a state-backed group that is now one of the top 25 defence contractors with the agility and ingenuity of a brand new company, maintains H.E Faisal Al Bannai
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Paid contentClose support
GAL employees work hand-in-hand with their customers to ensure aircraft and their crews are always ready when called into action
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NewsAirbus cranks up single-aisle production but postpones A350 hike
Airbus has signalled that it plans to raise production rates across its range, although the output for single-aisle jets will remain the priority. It is intending to hike monthly A320-family production to 65 aircraft by summer 2023, up from a previous figure of 64, while the A220 rate will be ...
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Paid contentMaintaining excellence
AMMROC has constructed one of the most modern MRO facilities in the world, with the aim to becoming one of the industry’s leading providers of specialist services this decade
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NewsJAL picks ST Engineering for 787 component support
ST Engineering’s commercial aerospace unit has signed a Boeing 787 component support contract with Japan Airlines.
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Paid contentStaying on target
HALCON, an end-to-end manufacturer of precision-guided munitions, aims to offer a full complement of guided weapons, by focusing on key international partnerships and nurturing home-grown IP
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NewsAir New Zealand draws further from loan facility amid pandemic uncertainty
Air New Zealand has suspended its cash burn forecast citing “ongoing uncertainty” around New Zealand’s coronavirus situation, as it draws down further from a government loan facility.
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NewsGeneral Atomics developing lasers, missile interceptors to protect its UAVs
General Atomics, known for unmanned air vehicles that for decades conducted armed reconnaissance over Iraq and Afghanistan, is attempting to retool its aircraft with a futuristic arsenal of weapons, including lasers and missile interceptors.
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Paid contentPowered by precision
AL TARIQ is the UAE’s brand of modular, precision-guided, long-range air munitions systems. Proven in service with the domestic customer, the EDGE business now has export markets in its sights
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NewsGMF AeroAsia eyes Makassar expansion
GMF AeroAsia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Indonesian airport operator Angkasa Pura I (AP I) for the expansion of MRO operations.
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NewsTwo-seat J-20 fighter breaks cover in Chengdu
China has become the first country in the world to develop a two-seat stealth fighter, with the emergence of a Chengdu J-20 with a back seat.
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Paid contentAutonomous future
With ADASI, the UAE is rapidly becoming a leader in unmanned systems. We chart the EDGE unit’s remarkable record of product innovation over 14 years, and assess what the future holds
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NewsIndonesian lawmakers debate future of Garuda
Indonesian lawmakers are divided over whether to resort to folding flag carrier Garuda Indonesia should ongoing restructuring negotiations fall through.
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Paid contentMetal master
EPI has become a trusted producer of complex components. Its CEO explains how investing in the latest equipment has led to it rapidly rising up the value chain
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NewsKratos, General Atomics to develop Off Board Sensing Station UAVs
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and General Atomics Aeronautical System each were awarded a contract to develop an Off Board Sensing Station unmanned air vehicle for the US Air Force Research Laboratory.
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NewsBoeing hikes 737 production but China remains wildcard
Boeing has increased 737 production to 19 jets monthly and is on track to hit a 31-monthly rate in 2022 and to clear its hundreds-strong Max backlog in 2023.
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NewsBoeing’s 777X hitting performance goals, CEO confident in 2023 deliveries
Boeing’s 777-9 is meeting performance expectations and the company still expects to begin delivering the jets in late 2023, despite repeated delays and close scrutiny by regulators.
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NewsSpirit logs $15m Q3 profit despite widespread flight disruptions
Buoyed by government aid and despite several days of severe operational disruption, Spirit Airlines turned a $14.8 million profit in the third quarter of 2021.