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Pentagon to fund expansion of rocket motor production at Aerojet Rocketdyne
The US Department of Defense (DoD) will provide rocket engine manufacturer Aerojet Rocketdyne with some $215 million to modernise facilities and expand production at three sites across the USA.
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United Airlines loses $194m in Q1, international travel demand returns
United Airlines lost $194 million during the first quarter of 2023, in line with previous estimates, as the carrier’s post-Covid-19 recovery continues.
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Wizz Air’s Varadi looks to London-Gulf flights with A321XLRs
Wizz Air chief executive Jozsef Varadi says the low-cost airline may use incoming Airbus A321XLRs for direct flights from London to the Gulf, where it already has a joint venture operation in Abu Dhabi. Source: Vytautas Kielaitis Shutterstock Varadi sees opportunities for Wizz Air in the Middle East ...
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Testing on 5G upgrade for F-35 in ‘very late innings’: Lockheed
Defence aerospace manufacturer Lockheed Martin says there will be only a slight impact to the 2023 delivery schedule for F-35 fighter jets, as the company completes airworthiness tests on the latest software update for the fifth-generation aircraft.
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Former FAA administrators call for pilot training regime overhaul
Two former FAA administrators are calling on the US government to overhaul training requirements for airline pilots amid a shortage of flight deck professionals that threatens to hinder the industry’s growth for years to come.
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WestJet pilots vote to strike as contract talks continue
WestJet pilots have voted to strike if needed as they continue to negotiate a new contract with the airline.
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Boeing’s new 737 quality issue to affect 9,000 seats this summer
Boeing’s latest 737 quality problem will leave airlines with roughly 9,000 fewer seats than planned this summer.
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Eurofighter partners name Leonardo’s Mezzanatto as new chief executive
The Eurofighter consortium has named Giancarlo Mezzanatto as its new chief executive, with the official to assume the post on 1 May.
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Virgin readies for ground-breaking transatlantic SAF flight
Virgin Atlantic Airways is gearing up for a milestone transatlantic flight later this year that will be powered by 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) under a UK government-funded initiative.
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European Parliament votes to revise aviation emissions-trading scheme
European Parliament members have voted in favour of revising the emissions-trading system for aviation, including phasing out free allowances for the sector by 2026. The revision will also promote the use of sustainable aviation fuels. Members cast 463 votes in favour, and 117 against, with 64 abstentions during the ballot ...
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’Demand has never been higher’: Delta CEO Bastian
Delta Air Lines recorded its “10 highest sales days” over the past couple of months as the major US carrier anticipates a robust summer travel season.
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Malta mulls successor national carrier as state aid decision looms
Moves are reportedly under way to replace struggling national carrier Air Malta with a new operation after the European Commission indicated it would not suport a fresh state aid package for the airline.
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Technology breakdown temporarily grounds Southwest flights
Southwest Airlines has resumed normal operations after a technology issue once again temporarily grounded all flights nationwide.
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United plans broad expansion to Australia and New Zealand
United Airlines plans late this year to significantly ramp its flying to Australia and New Zealand, including launching new flights to Auckland, Christchurch and Brisbane.
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EasyJet drives development of hydrogen propulsion as battery power loses spark
EasyJet continues to back hydrogen as the budget carrier’s most likely future fuel, having quietly shelved interest in all-electric short-haul aircraft as part of its decarbonisation plan.
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Air India to use pilot-controlled tow tractors for A320 taxiing
Air India is to conduct operations with pilot-controlled tow tractors for Airbus A320 manoeuvring at Delhi and Bengaluru airports, as part of a strategy to reduce emissions. The airline had publicly demonstrated the system – known as Taxibot – nearly four years ago, using an A321 (VT-PPH) during a commercial ...
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Air France-KLM environmentally-tied credit line allows Dutch carrier to exit state loan
KLM has secured a new €1 billion ($1.1 billion) credit facility with a syndicate of 14 banks, replacing a credit facility guaranteed by the Dutch government put in place during pandemic.
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Loganair to shift Derry and Dundee flights to Heathrow after securing slots
Loganair is to shift public service obligation (PSO) routes from London to Derry and Dundee to Heathrow airport after securing slots at the latter.
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EasyJet sees full-year profits beating expectations
UK low-cost carrier EasyJet cites strong demand and booking levels for projecting it will exceed current market expectations and make a headline pre-tax profit of £260 million ($322 million) for the year ending 30 September 2023.
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Japan sees fewer scrambles against Chinese and Russian intruders
The Japan Ministry of Defence (JMOD) saw reduced activity by Chinese and Russian aircraft in the 12 months to 31 March, but says Chinese unmanned air vehicle (UAV) activity has jumped significantly.