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NewsUK’s first SE-IMC operator readies for August launch
British European Aviation (BEA) is preparing to launch its Piper M600-based charter operation in August, five months after becoming the first company to secure UK approval to perform commercial flights with single-engined turboprop aircraft at night and in instrument meteorological conditions – so called SE-IMC operations.
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NewsEliminating the aviation industry’s CO2 emissions: evolution or revolution?
Can CO2 emissions from aircraft be reduced or eliminated to stop the industry’s contribution to greenhouse gases? A FIA Connect discussion panel, hosted by FlightGlobal and Raytheon Technologies, thinks so - but it will be a long-haul journey.
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NewsDassault cuts Falcon delivery guidance but 6X development holds steady
Dassault has slashed its 2020 delivery forecast for Falcon business jets from 40 to 30 on the back of the coronavirus crisis, but despite the problems in the market the airframer is pressing ahead with its new 6X programme ahead of planned first flight in early 2021.
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NewsAmerican losses top $2bn as crisis hammers airline in second quarter
American Airlines posted a net loss of $2.1 billion during a devastating second quarter as the coronavirus brought air travel and the global economy to a near-standstill.
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NewsUS plan for aircraft CO2 standards criticised by green groups
The US government has for the first time proposed regulating carbon-dioxide emissions from aviation by adopting ICAO’s aircraft CO2 standard.
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NewsKLM focuses on destinations over frequencies as network recovers
Dutch carrier KLM is ramping up the number of destinations it serves, but frequencies will remain well down year-on-year.
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NewsAlaska posts $214m Q2 loss as cash outflow slows
Alaska Air Group has slashed 300 management jobs and bolstered its available cash in recent weeks in an effort to weather a crisis that left the company $214 million in the red during the second quarter.
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NewsSafety first in drive to unlock urban air mobility
To economically add a third dimension to local transport requires new technology - and a focus on creating “aviation grade” hardware.
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NewsAlaska eyes Oneworld membership by year-end
Alaska Airlines hopes to complete its entry into Oneworld by the end of the year after the alliance formally invited the US carrier to become its 14th member.
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NewsIrkut carries out test installation of PD-14 for MC-21-310
Irkut has completed an initial test installation of the Russian-built Aviadvigatel PD-14 engine on an MC-21-300 rig. The domestically-powered version of the aircraft will be designated the MC-21-310, says state technology corporation Rostec. Installation of the first PD-14 on an MC-21 wing and pylon has been conducted at the Irkutsk ...
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NewsEurofighter ready to deliver long-term enhancement ‘menu’ to operators
The Eurofighter industry consortium remains on course to deliver a broad-ranging “menu” of capability options to its core partner nations before year-end to inform their decisions on the type’s long-term evolution (LTE) path.
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NewsEl Al must issue shares before state will back loan
Israeli flag-carrier El Al must carry out a planned $150 million share issue by the end of August, before the country’s government will back a $250 million bank loan. The conditions have been outlined in a 22 July letter from the ministry of finance. El Al opted in early July ...
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AnalysisIndonesia’s intriguing Osprey opportunity
While Indonesia seems a surprising candidate to buy the V-22 Osprey, the tiltrotor would offer the island nation distinct advantages. But procurement and budget issues remain formidable obstacles to its acquisiton.
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NewsPandemic interrupts UK charges row over space-based ADS-B
Full resolution of a dispute over a new UK airspace charges, intended to pay for controversial space-based oceanic surveillance, has been deferred after the coronavirus crisis interrupted the effort to settle the clash. The dispute between en route navigation provider NERL and the Civil Aviation Authority – which has been ...
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NewsEase ‘onerous restrictions’ to restore international travel: AAPA
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) is urging Asia-Pacific governments to ease “unduly onerous restrictions” and collaboratively develop a consistent framework for restoring international air travel. “Public attitudes towards air travel are evolving as confidence is rebuilt,” the trade body says. “However, a major obstacle is the widespread imposition ...
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NewsSubaru extends KAI’s contract for 787 centre wingbox work
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has secured a $754 million deal related to centre wingbox work on the Boeing 787 programme. The contract was signed with Japanese tier one manufacturer Subaru, which produces the structure for the 787 family in Nagoya, says KAI. It covers work from 2022 to 2038. “KAI ...
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InterviewEmbraer looks beyond coronavirus to a changed Asia-Pacific travel market
Beyond the near-term challenges from the coronavirus pandemic, Embraer believes Asia-Pacific airlines will seek to optimise their fleets through the adoption of more smaller jets. Cesar Pereira is vice president, Asia-Pacific of Embraer Commercial Aviation. The Singapore-based executive’s sales territory covers the entire Asia-Pacific region apart from China. In recent ...
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NewsJeju Air scraps Eastar Jet acquisition
South Korea’s Jeju Air has scrapped plans to acquire a majority stake in compatriot low-cost carrier Eastar Jet. Jeju says in a stock exchange disclosure that the stock sale contract was cancelled due to violation of key terms and an overdue transaction closing period, without going into details. It says: ...
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NewsTaiwan passes proposal for China Airlines renaming
Taiwan lawmakers have approved a proposal to rename national carrier China Airlines, paving the way for a possible rebranding. The proposal, first mooted by the ruling Democratic Progressive Party caucus, calls on the island’s transport ministry to study and propose a phased plan to “strengthen China Airlines’ international recognition,” ...
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NewsSpirit warns of tough third quarter
Spirit Airlines says its flexible network and lower fuel and flight operations costs helped it weather the coronavirus storm in the second quarter, and expects the next months to continue to be volatile as the pandemic drags on.