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NewsUK strengthens Tempest industry effort, adding seven companies
The UK has strengthened the industrial grouping behind its Tempest future combat air system (FCAS) programme, with new agreements reached with seven companies.
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NewsChina Eastern optimistic about strong domestic recovery
China Eastern Airlines anticipates restoring most of its domestic network by the end of July, as it records a ten-fold increase in flights within the country since the coronavirus outbreak bottomed out travel demand. In an update following its release of June traffic figures, the SkyTeam carrier estimates that ...
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NewsIndonesia expresses interest in used Austrian Eurofighters
Indonesia appears to be interested in 15 Eurofighters that are now part of the Austrian air force inventory. Austria’s Die Presse reported on 18 July that Austrian defence minister Klaudia Tanner had received a letter from her Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto expressing interest in the aircraft. Source: Airbus ...
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NewsPandemic impact ‘severely felt’ as SIAEC slips to Q1 loss
Singapore Airlines’ MRO unit fell into the red in the first-quarter, as it reiterated a “challenging” outlook with no clear recovery pathway. For the quarter ended 30 June, SIA Engineering (SIAEC) reported an operating loss of S$8.6 million ($6.2 million), reversing the S$17.7 million operating profit it posted last ...
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NewsUS lawmakers request FAA safety culture survey results
Two US lawmakers have asked the FAA for results of an employee survey about the regulator’s safety culture as part of its investigation into the design, development and certification of the troubled Boeing 737 Max aircraft.
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NewsIndian carrier IndiGo lays off 10% of staff
Indian airline IndiGo is cutting 10% of its workforce due to the pandemic-induced industry downturn, saying cost cutting has been insufficient to prevent a companywide contraction.
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NewsBombardier expects special-mission aircraft bump as pandemic drives demand
The coronavirus pandemic is driving up demand for specialised variants of Bombardier’s business jets, particularly for medevac-configured aircraft, the company says.
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NewsEmbraer Commercial’s new CEO eyes E-Jet resurgence amid pandemic-battered industry
While all airframers are struggling to navigate a smaller post-coronavirus industry, Brazilian company Embraer sees itself well-positioned as airlines look to rebuild networks and find ways to survive, and thrive, in the new normal.
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NewsATP Flight School receives first six Piper Archers from 100-strong order
ATP Flight School has taken delivery of the first six Piper Archer TX piston-singles from a June order for up to 100 of the four-seat aircraft.
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NewsQatar Executive launches bespoke VIP charter programme
Qatar Executive has launched a bespoke, flexible charter programme which it hopes will boost the appeal of its luxury business aircraft fleet as the market for VIP travel emerges after months of lockdown.
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NewsADS president pleas for government to fund UK aerospace as special case
Sector’s critical role in delivering high-end R&D employment means it must be treated more favourably, argues Meggitt boss
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NewsUK sees health and financial assurances key in restoring air travel confidence
UK transport ministry officials are targeting work around testing as the next stage in building passenger confidence in air travel following the coronavirus pandemic. Source: Heathrow Airport Airlines have begun restoring scheduled passenger services to and from the UK since the government relaxed its quarantine rules, which ...
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NewsInvestor offers $75m for 45% share in struggling El Al
Israeli flag-carrier El Al has received an offer from an investor who is prepared to acquire a private allotment of shares worth $75 million. The offer has come from an individual which the law firm Shibolet identifies, in a 20 July letter to the airline, as businessman Eli Rozenberg. This ...
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NewsFirst US Air Force KC-10 Extender tanker retired
The 33-year-old aircraft is the first of 59 Extenders planned for retirement.
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NewsAirlines UK calls for air passenger duty to be waived temporarily
Passenger numbers at UK airports could decline by more than 40% over the next 12 months without government intervention, while 12% of routes in and out of the country could be discontinued, according to a new report commissioned from York Aviation by Airlines UK.
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NewsEmbraer’s first-half 2020 deliveries tumble more than half to 31 jets
Embraer delivered 31 civil aircraft, including military and commercial models, in the first half of 2020, fewer than half the number of aircraft it handed over in the first six months of 2019.
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NewsHard Brexit ‘one problem among many’, says Airbus chief Faury
Despite previously casting doubt over Airbus’s long-term presence in the UK should the country pursue a no-deal departure from the EU, the airframer’s chief executive now appears to have taken a more measured stance.
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InterviewBusiness minister on why UK government is committed to saving UK aerospace
Nadhim Zahawi is UK business minister with a brief that includes aerospace and advanced manufacturing. In an interview on the eve of FIA Connect, he outlined to FlightGlobal the government’s support package for the sector, its ongoing commitment to green aviation, and the prospects for a “smooth transition” for aerospace once the country’s transition period with the EU ends in December
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NewsIndustry pursues multi-pronged sustainability solution
There is widespread agreement that aviation needs to become more sustainable, but some problems lie in identifying the best way to get there, participants in a high-level panel discussion indicated today.
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NewsRAF Voyager tanker to support combat cloud connectivity trials
A long-term UK effort to enhance in-flight data connectivity among multiple Royal Air Force (RAF) combat aircraft is to enter a new phase, with a series of demonstrations to be carried out later this year.