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NewsEmirates signals return of one of four Doric-leased A380s
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates has indicated plans to return an Airbus A380 to leasing vehicle Doric Nimrod Air Three. The aircraft (A6-EEK) was originally delivered to the carrier in 2013 and was the subject of a leaseback with lessor Amedeo. Guernsey-based affiliate Doric Nimrod Air Three, which has four A380s ...
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NewsFirst updated IAR-99SM trainer rolls out for Romanian air force
The first of 10 IAR-99S advanced jet trainers to be modernised to the SM standard for Romania’s air force was rolled out at Avioane Craiova’s Ghercesti site on 22 December 2023.
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NewsSouth Korea, Poland in airworthiness certification pact
South Korea and Poland will recognise each other’s airworthiness certifications for military aircraft, as Warsaw’s fleet of Korea Aerospace Industries FA-50s grows to 12.
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NewsIndian Ocean carrier Maldivian seeks A330-200 to step up to long-haul routes
Indian Ocean operator Maldivian is seeking an Airbus A330-200, and has formally requested proposals for a dry-lease. Maldivian’s fleet of 22 aircraft primarily comprises turboprops – a mix of ATR 42s and 72s, and De Havilland Dash 8s – but it includes an Airbus A320, according to the proposal issued ...
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NewsFunding issues delay Indonesia’s acquisition of used Qatari Mirage 2000-5s
Indonesia had intended to buy 12 used Dassault Aviation Mirage 2000-5s to fill a capability gap while it awaits the delivery of the Rafale.
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NewsTaiwan to invest in engine parts for Mirage 2000-5 fleet
Taiwan will spend a significant sum to obtain spare parts for the Safran M53 engines that power its fleet of Dassault Aviation Mirage 2000-5 fighters.
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NewsAkasa to launch international operations in ‘coming months’ as 737 fleet expands
Indian low-cost operator Akasa Air has reiterated its commitment to launch international flights “in the coming months”, as it takes delivery of two more Boeing 737 Max 8s.
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NewsStart-up carrier New Pacific Airlines cuts Las Vegas from network
US start-up carrier New Pacific Airlines has dropped Las Vegas, one of its primary markets, from its fledgling network due to ongoing ground delays at Harry Reid International airport.
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NewsHermeus completes ground testing on first Quarterhorse hypersonic testbed
The non-flying Quarterhorse Mk 0 test article is the first of four aircraft in the Quarterhorse programme, through which US start-up Hermeus aims to produce a hypersonic vehicle capable of reaching Mach 4 and surpassing the all-time airspeed record held by Lockheed Martin’s SR-71 Blackbird.
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NewsAlaska receives first 737 Max 8 and plans to launch longer-range routes
Alaska Airlines has received its first Boeing 737 Max 8, an aircraft with sufficient range to enable the carrier to launch new transcontinental routes.
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NewsPakistan air force chief indicates planned FC-31/J-31 acquisition
The development status of the Shenyang FC-31/J-31 is far from clear, but Pakistan appears interested.
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NewsCoast Guard Dash 8 not cleared for take off before collision with JAL A350, transcript shows
The Japan Coast Guard turboprop that collided with a Japan Airlines Airbus A350-900 at Tokyo’s Haneda airport had been asked to hold short of the runway, and did not receive permission to take off by air traffic controllers, according to a transcript released by Japanese officials.
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NewsInitial King Air 200s with Garmin’s auto-land system enter service
Beechcraft King Air 200s are now flying with Garmin’s auto-land system after two aircraft service companies recently delivered aircraft retrofitted with the technology.
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NewsHorizon Aircraft assembles board of directors ahead of public listing
Canadian hybrid-electric air taxi developer Horizon Aircraft has assembled a five-member board of directors that will oversee the company following its combination with Pono Capital Three and subsequent listing on the US stock exchange.
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NewsUS flight cancellations down during busiest-ever year of air travel: DOT
The USA’s busiest-ever year for air travel also saw the lowest rate of flight cancellations since 2016.
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NewsEnvoy to add 19 more Embraer E-Jets amid ongoing fleet expansion
American Airlines’ regional subsidiary Envoy Air is planning to add 19 large regional jets – eight Embraer 175s and 11 E170s – with deliveries expected to begin this year.
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NewsAerolineas Argentinas names Lombardo as new president and CEO
Argentine state-owned carrier Aerolineas Argentinas has named its chief commercial officer Fabian Lombardo as its new president and chief executive, succeeding Pablo Ceriani.
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NewsTurkish Airlines secures AOC for low-cost unit AJet
Turkish Airlines has secured an air operator’s certificate (AOC) for its low-cost carrier Anadolu Jet for when it begin operations as standalone unit under the AJet brand.
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NewsAvion Express begins process to obtain Brazilian AOC for new Latin operator
Charter and wet-lease specialist Avion Express is moving closer to establishing a division in Brazil, commencing the process to obtain an air operator’s certificate. Avion Express had disclosed in May last year that it wanted to set up a Brazilian charter division. It states that it will start with five ...
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NewsNearly 100 foreign aircraft transferred to Aeroflot Group: chief
Aeroflot Group has transferred nearly 100 aircraft from foreign ownership, its chief executive has told Russian president Vladimir Putin during a briefing. Sergei Alexandrovsky stated that the group’s three carriers – Aeroflot, Rossiya and Pobeda – respectively ended the year with 171, 136 and 41 aircraft. Aeroflot Group has been ...