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NewsDARPA awards contract to retrofit L-39 Albatros jets for AI dogfighting tests
The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has awarded Calspan Corporation a $14.1 million, four-year contract to retrofit up to four Aero Vodochody L-39 Albatros jet trainers for artificial intelligence-controlled flight experiments.
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NewsStruggling Air Namibia cleared to resume flights
Under pressure Air Namibia has been cleared by the Namibian High Court to resume services after its operating licence was suspended amid continued financial concerns.
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NewsBombardier passes milestone of 350 Challenger 350 deliveries
Bombardier has now delivered 350 of its Challenger 350 super-midsize business jets, a milestone the company says comes as it continues rolling out technology updates.
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NewsJet2 ‘confident’ demand will return as full-year profit slides
UK leisure carrier Jet2’s parent company, Dart Group, has reported a 10% decline in full-year pre-tax profit but is “confident” demand will return and “encouraged” by bookings for next summer.
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NewsUS investment firm picks up Corsair’s 747-400 fleet
Three Boeing 747-400s formerly part of the fleet of French leisure airline Corsair have been sold to the aviation division of a US-based transport and energy sector investor. Fortress Transportation & Infrastructure Investors, located in New York, is picking up the 747-400s – identified as bearing serial numbers 26880, 26877 ...
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NewsRolls-Royce clears parked 787 backlog after Trent 1000 blade progress
Rolls-Royce has eliminated the backlog of Boeing 787s grounded while they await maintenance in relation to Trent 1000 blade-durability issues. The powerplant manufacturer had expected to reduce the number of 787s awaiting work to single digits by the end of the second quarter of this year. Rolls-Royce says the clearance ...
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AnalysisForget batteries, is hydrogen the holy grail for carbon-free commercial aviation?
While full-electric power may be feasible for short-range urban air mobility designs, a different energy source will be required for larger commercial jets.
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NewsLATAM secures key funding as Brazilian unit joins Chapter 11 filing
LATAM Airlines Brazil has joined other parts of the airline group in entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it took a further step to securing required financing to complete its restructuring.
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NewsCoronavirus outbreak scuppers proposal to develop Manila airport
A group of local conglomerates have withdrawn their proposal to develop Manila Ninoy Aquino International airport, citing the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the aviation industry Known as the NAIA consortium, the group comprises entities from at least six local conglomerates. Among them are JG Summit Holdings and LT ...
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NewsRolls-Royce lays out expectations for ‘subdued’ long-haul market
Rolls-Royce is expecting widebody engine flying hours to recover to around 70% of last year’s levels during 2021, while engine deliveries will remain depressed. It forecasts a 55% overall decline in engine flying hours for widebody aircraft over the course of this year, after a 50% drop in the first ...
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NewsAmeco, CASC expand components support partnership
Chinese MRO Ameco has signed an agreement with China Aviation Supplies Corporation (CASC) for the maintenance of Airbus A320 components. The agreement, which also covers spare parts supply and leasing, builds on the pair’s existing partnerships in landing gear and component resource sharing. CASC is China’s largest third-party ...
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NewsFuselage of first KF-X prototype breaks cover
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has issued an image of the first KF-X fuselage, which is undergoing assembly in the company’s Sacheon factory. The company states that the first prototype of the twin-engined jet will be rolled out by April 2021, with test flights starting in 2022. Source: Korea ...
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NewsTokyo firming up timeframes for Future Fighter: reports
Tokyo hopes to start building the prototype of its Future Fighter in 2024, according to local media reports in Japan.
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InterviewNew GMF AeroAsia boss looks to diversification for survival
As GMF AeroAsia navigates a post-pandemic future, its new chief executive I Wayan Susena says the MRO must diversify and keep costs down.
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NewsBell 429 delivered to China broadcaster CCTV
A Bell 429 is set to become China’s first electronic news gathering (ENG) rotorcraft. The helicopter was delivered to China’s main broadcaster, CCTV, says Bell. The manufacturer says it will be the first helicopter equipped for the ENG role. Source: Bell The Bell 429 is the first dedicated ...
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NewsBOC Aviation boosts second-quarter lease commitments
BOC Aviation’s recent sale-and-leaseback spree helped it record more signed lease commitments in the second quarter than in the same period last year, though aircraft sales were down. The Singapore-based lessor signed leases for 38 aircraft in the three months ended 30 June, compared with 32 in 2019’s second quarter. ...
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NewsWhy the F-35 is a good deal judging by cost-per-effect: think tank
Fifth-generation aircraft, such as the Lockheed Martin F-35, Lockheed Martin F-22 and Northrop Grumman B-21, deliver much more bang for the buck than current measurement systems show, says the Mitchell Institute.
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NewsEmbraer introduces cabin enhancements for Praetor business jets
Hot on the heels of their service entry last year, Embraer has introduced a clutch of enhancements to the cabins of its Praetor 500 and 600 business jets.
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NewsUnited warns 36,000 employees their jobs are in danger
United Airlines has warned 36,000 employees, or 45% of its total staff, that their jobs may be in danger as the carrier prepares to downsize following the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsJet Linx snaps up Meridian
Jet Linx Aviation has snapped up the aircraft operating arm of fellow US business aviation services provider Meridian to become what it describes as the second largest aircraft management company in the USA.