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HiSky restores Romania’s New York link with A330 service
Romanian carrier HiSky has conducted its first service to New York JFK, restoring a long-haul link from Bucharest after two decades. HiSky used an Airbus A330-200 to operate the flight on 7 June. It says it has “written history” with the 10h flight to JFK. Romanian flag-carrier Tarom had previously ...
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US clears sale of Denmark AMRAAMs, Taiwan F-16 spares
The US government has cleared the potential sale of air-to-air missiles to Denmark, and spare parts for the Lockheed Martin F-16 to Taiwan.
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South Korea bids fond farewell to F-4 Phantom
The Republic of Korea Air Force has paid tribute to the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom with its retirement of the iconic type.
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South Korea’s T’way plans further European expansion
South Korean low-cost operator T’way Air is looking to further expand its European operations, as it prepares to launch flights to Rome and Barcelona.
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German F-35 production ready to take off as Lockheed Martin eyes further European sales
The first parts for Germany’s lead Lockheed Martin F-35A will enter the assembly process at the company’s Marietta site in Georgia in the fourth quarter of this year, ahead of deliveries starting in 2026.
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FAA orders G500 and G600 inspections, citing engine-mount ‘quality escape’
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered inspections of the Gulfstream G500 and G600 fleet in response to a “quality escape” involving improperly installed engine-mounting hardware.
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Alaska Airlines ramps up capacity to meet strong summer travel demand
US carrier Alaska Airlines and its partners will have capacity this summer to carry nearly 1 million more passengers than they did last year, as the airline prepares for its “largest summer schedule ever”.
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Ride along for an aerial tour of Normandy on the 80th anniversary of D-Day
FlightGlobal accompanied the US Air Force’s 86th Air Wing for a C-130J transport flight on 6 June 2024 as part of the ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France.
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Belavia could be early foreign operator of MC-21: United Aircraft
Belarusian flag-carrier Belavia could become an early foreign operator of the Yakovlev MC-21, Russia’s United Aircraft has suggested. United Aircraft pointed out, during a visit to the Irkutsk aviation plant by Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko, that Belavia has previously expressed interest in acquiring the type. “We are interested in expanding ...
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Canadian investors take majority share in Italy’s Parma airport
Canadian investors have acquired a majority share of Italy’s Parma airport, situated midway between Milan and Bologna.
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Hungarian state firm and Vinci take over Budapest airport
Budapest airport’s owners have agreed to sell the Hungarian capital hub to a consortium which includes the state-owned firm Corvinus and French partner Vinci Airports.
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Incorrect assumptions by controller behind Austin-Bergstrom near-miss: NTSB
US investigators have pinned a near-miss at Austin-Bergstrom International airport in February last year, in which two jets came within as little as 150ft of colliding, on incorrect assumptions made by a controller and “the lack of critical safety technology” at the facility.
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Air Transat aims to complete Porter Airlines joint venture in 2025
Air Transat plans to complete the roll out of its joint venture with Porter Airlines next year, says chief executive Annick Guerard.
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Eurofighter programme set for additional Italian order boost
The four-nation Eurofighter consortium appears to be close to securing another order boost from one of its partner countries, with Italy expected to announce a follow-on commitment in the near future.
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German order propels H225 production into 2040s: Airbus Helicopters chief
Production of the Airbus Helicopters H225 is now assured well into the 2040s following a record-breaking order for up to 44 examples of the heavy-twin for the Bundespolizei, or German Federal Police.
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MTU mulls market for ‘loyal wingman’ engine but waits on customer requirements
Germany’s MTU Aero Engines is considering its response to an emerging requirement for an engine to power a future ‘loyal wingman’ or remote carrier aircraft.
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Robust demand should safeguard C-130J production through 2030s, Lockheed says
Lockheed Martin has delivered its final Hercules under a six-aircraft order for the German air force, while the company continues to see strong sales demand for the type.
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Aero-Dienst orders Challenger 650 to expand medevac fleet
German business aviation and medevac specialist Aero-Dienst is ordering a new Bombardier Challenger 650 configured as an air ambulance. The Canadian company’s Bombardier Defense unit will deliver the large-cabin aircraft in 2026.
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WestJet to expand fleet with another leased 737 Max
Canadian discounter WestJet is expanding its fleet of leased jets, with plans this year to begin operating a Boeing 737 Max 8 leased from aircraft finance company AerDragon.
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Undisclosed customer orders 20 A330neos
Twenty Airbus A330-900s for an undisclosed customer have been added to the airframer’s production backlog, its latest monthly figures reveal. The order, placed on 15 May, takes overall firm A330neo commitments to more than 300. Airbus has not identified the customer, although Vietnamese budget carrier Vietjet disclosed a provisional agreement ...