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NewsFrance signs tranche 5 deal for 42 air force Rafales
Dassault Aviation has received a contract to produce a further 42 Rafale fighters for the French air force, via a so-called tranche 5 order.
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NewsKrasAvia shows off first ATR in new colour scheme
Russian regional carrier KrasAvia has shown off an ATR 42 turboprop in the airline’s new colour scheme. The airline says it had previously applied the livery only to helicopters and its Soviet-era Yakovlev Yak-40. “Now it’s the turn of aircraft that carry the bulk of the traffic,” it states. The ...
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NewsFAA launches audit of Boeing and considers third-party oversight of 737 Max quality
The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an audit into Boeing’s production system as part of its investigation into why an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9’s emergency exit door plug failed during a flight last week.
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NewsDelta posts profit of $4.6bn for 2023
Delta Air Lines posted a full-year 2023 profit of $4.6 billion on revenue 20% higher year on year, and reports a strong profit for the fourth quarter.
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NewsA330-300 backlog falls to zero 30 years after entry into service
Airbus has removed the only outstanding order for A330-300s from its backlog, an agreement for eight aircraft with China’s state aviation supply firm CASC. The adjustment means all 776 A330-300s on firm order have been delivered, almost exactly 30 years since French airline Air Inter put the first into service ...
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NewsVoltAero makes new connection with Safran for Cassio 330’s electrical wiring
French start-up VoltAero has selected Safran Electrical & Power to supply the electrical wiring for the manufacturer’s hybrid-electric Cassio 330 certification aircraft.
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NewsA320neo family surpasses expectations as orders reach five-digit mark
Orders for Airbus’s A320neo family have reached five digits, almost 13 years to the day since the first airline agreement for the type was disclosed. Airbus’s latest backlog data shows firm orders for the re-engined models have reached 10,354 aircraft. Chief commercial officer Christian Scherer, speaking at an 11 January ...
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NewsDelta Air Lines orders 20 A350-1000s
Delta Air Lines has announced an order for 20 Airbus A350-1000s, with options for 20 more of the larger variant.
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NewsVolaris expects to cut capacity by up to 18% in 2024 as GTF impact hits
Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris expects reduce its full-year capacity in terms of available seat miles (ASM) by between 16-18% in 2024 as it contends with increased inspections of some of the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofans (GTFs) powering its Airbus A320neo-family jets.
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NewsUK details Typhoon’s role during strikes launched against Houthi rebels
The UK Ministry of Defence has detailed the role played by Royal Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4s during strikes made against Houthi rebels in Yemen overnight on 11-12 January.
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NewsAir Astana set for IPO this year as it plans London and Kazakhstan listing
Kazakh carrier Air Astana has outlined its intention to list on the London and Kazakhstan stock exchanges this year.
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NewsJMSDF to get ASW boost with new SH-60Ls
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is poised to start receiving a new version of the Sikorsky SH-60 with improved anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities.
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NewsUSA, UK strike Houthi targets in Yemen following drone and missile attack
Fighter aircraft and cruise missiles launched from American warships struck more than a dozen sites in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, the first time in the escalating conflict that Western forces have directly targeted the Iran-backed proxy force on the Arabian Peninsula.
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NewsCirrus introduces new G7 variant of SR Series single-engine piston aircraft
Cirrus Aircraft has introduced a new variant of its popular single-engine SR-series aircraft, with a redesigned interior, updated electronics and displays, advanced safety systems and other comfort and “convenience features” for both pilots and passengers.
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NewsAtlas Air receives fourth 777F to operate on behalf of MSC Air Cargo
US carrier Atlas Air Worldwide has taken delivery of the last of four Boeing 777-200 Freighters it is contracted to fly for Swiss transport and logistics specialist Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC).
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NewsFAA focuses 737 Max 9 investigation on ‘non-compliance’ by Boeing
Boeing has become a target of the Federal Aviation Administration’s investigation into the 5 January inflight failure of an emergency exit door plug on an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9.
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NewsUSAF tests rapid fighter deployment with Bahrain
Military planners at the Pentagon and regional headquarters around the world are exploring methods for maintaining the sortie generation needed to establish air superiority without relying on large, established airfields that are easier for adversaries to target – a concept known as agile combat employment.
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NewsLong-dormant Iran Air order struck from Airbus backlog
Iran Air’s landmark agreement for 100 Airbus aircraft has been scrubbed from the airframer’s backlog, its year-end figures reveal. The Iranian flag-carrier placed the order in 2016 after sanctions were eased as part of a political agreement over the government’s nuclear energy programme. Iran Air ordered 98 jets including 16 ...
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NewsAirbus reveals deal for 144 A320neo-family jets among 800 aircraft ordered in December
Airbus turned in a strong year-end performance in its commercial aircraft division, taking gross orders for over 800 aircraft in the final month. The airframer has revealed an order for 144 A320neo and A321neo jets, attributed to an undisclosed customer, in its full-year backlog figures. Unidentified customers also ordered five ...
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NewsTus Airways announces new strategic investor
Cypriot carrier Tus Airways has announced that Israeli firm Holiday Lines Group has signed an agreement to take a significant stake in the business.