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F-16s conduct supersonic intercept of unresponsive aircraft over Washington, DC
A privately-owned Cessna Citation jet strayed into restricted airspace over the American capital, where US Air Force fighter jets raced to meet the unresponsive aircraft at supersonic speeds.
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Leonardo details powertrain and airframe upgrades to AWHero
Leonardo has disclosed a series of updates to its 200kg (440lb)-class AWHero rotary-wing unmanned air system (RUAS), including a new powertrain and changes to the airframe to boost payload capacity.
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Viasat completes Inmarsat acquisition
Viasat and Inmarsat are “ready to be one family” following the long-awaited completion of the former’s acquisition of its rival, and are working on a 100-day timeline to integrate the two firms into one mammoth-sized satellite communications provider.
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Joby sees mass market appeal for electric air taxis
Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft start-up Joby Aviation is hopeful its in-development air taxis will eventually be used by the masses and not be reserved “just for the elite”.
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RwandAir examining CRJ and Dash 8 replacement options
RwandAir is examining options to update its regional aircraft fleet amid moves to phase out its Bombardier CRJ900s and De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400s.
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Diehl Aviation and HAECO unveil premium cabin concept
Diehl Aviation and HAECO Cabin Solutions are exhibiting a full-size demonstrator of their asymmetric premium cabin configuration for single-aisle aircraft – four- or five-abreast – in a full-size demonstrator for the first time this week at the Airline Interiors Expo.
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Air India needed 30,000 parts to get ‘robbed’ 787s back in the air
If complaints about aircraft spare parts shorages were a competitive sport, Air India chief executive Campbell Wilson’s experience would be tough to beat.
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Chile’s JetSmart and American Airlines launch strategic alliance
Chile’s JetSmart and American Airlines have launched a strategic alliance and will begin to sell codeshare flights between the United States and Chile
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Star Alliance names Hawaiian Airlines executive as new chief
Star Alliance has named Theo Panagiotoulias as its new chief executive in succession to Jeffrey Goh, who stepped down at the end of last year.
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‘An aircraft delivered six months late is considered on time’
IATA has upgraded the severity of the risks posed by supply-demand imbalances in its latest industry forecast, as factors such as aircraft delivery delays weigh on the airline sector.
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JetBlue boss urges airlines to sign up to IATA diversity goals
JetBlue chief executive Robin Hayes is urging airlines to sign up to IATA’s 25by2025 gender balance initiative, arguing that the industry cannot afford to miss out on talent.
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Are eVTOL cabins the next big opportunity for cabin suppliers?
Electrical-powered urban air mobility platforms represent a potentially lucrative new market for seat manufacturers and other interior equipment specialists
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How Diehl is building back
The German company’s chief executive Joerg Schuler is glad to be focusing on growth again, instead of retrenchment. Sustainability, digital innovation, supporting the supply chain, and broadening the customer base are among his priorities
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Expliseat aims to be lightweight champion in aircraft seats
French company’s founders set out to create the lightest airliner seat on the market. Just over a decade on, their innovative product is beginning to gain traction outside the regional sector
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Seating start-up Unum is ready to deliver
After emerging as a new name in seating at last year’s AIX show, the company has finance in place, products on display and is poised to launch production – once its first order comes in.
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RwandAir expects Qatar Airways to finalise stake ‘in coming months’
RwandAir expects Qatar Airways to finalise its 49% stake in the carrier in the coming months, clearing the way for the African operator to launch a new business plan.
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Emirates to recycle catering utensils through closed-loop process
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates is embarking on a recycling initiative to re-use plastic catering equipment through a local facility. Emirates says the initiative will cover old or damaged plastic trays, meal dishes, bowls and other utensils. They will be brought into a ‘closed-loop’ system through which they are recycled into ...
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Thai to add A321neos from mid-2025: CEO
Thai Airways International will take five Airbus A321neos on lease from the second-half of 2025, and is in the final stages of securing another five examples.
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IATA doubles industry profit projection for 2023
IATA now expects the airline industry to make a net profit of $9.8 billion this year, a doubling of its initial projection for sector profitability. The airline association had initially projected the industry would make a profit of $4.7 billion, but disclosing the updated forecast at its AGM in Istanbul ...
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IATA to hold 2024 AGM in Dubai
IATA is to hold its next annual general meeting, the 80th running of the event, in Dubai in 2024.