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NewsUnited Airlines will introduce flights to Dubai, Stockholm and Malaga in 2023
United Airlines is expanding its transatlantic summer flying schedule in 2023 to include new destinations Stockholm, Dubai and Malaga, Spain, in addition to adding flights to six other European cities.
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NewsIcelandic carrier Play names new finance chief
Icelandic budget carrier Play has named Olafur Thor Johannesson as its new finance chief, following the decision by Thora Eggertsdottir to step down. Johannesson will take up the position at the beginning of November, the airline states. He previously served as the chief executive of energy firm Skeljung, a post ...
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NewsNok Air narrows 2021 loss on restructuring revenue gains
Thai low-cost operator Nok Air narrowed its 2021 loss, helped by a revenue gain from debt restructuring, as well as recovery in domestic air travel demand in the second half of the year.
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NewsBoeing 747-400LCF Dreamlifter sheds wheel on take-off from Taranto
One of the modified Boeing 747-400s used by the airframer for 787 aerostructure transport has apparently suffered a landing-gear malfunction during take-off from Taranto. Video footage circulating on social media purportedly shows one of the aircraft’s main landing-gear wheels detaching and falling, trailing smoke, to the ground as the jet ...
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NewsJapan, Taiwan see capacity rise as regional reopening gathers pace
Following news of Japan reopening its international borders on 11 October, airlines in the region have announced a ramp-up in capacity, in anticipation of an upswing in demand.
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NewsFrontier unveils first A321neo and tweaked paint scheme, plans expansion
Frontier Airlines marked the delivery of its first Airbus A321neo on 11 October, with the carrier’s chief executive saying the jet will further strengthen Frontier’s cost advantage and let it expand to new destinations, possibly including those outside North America.
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NewsDelta Air Lines invests up to $200m in Joby Aviation electric air taxis
A new deal with US startup Joby Aviation could eventually make zero-emissions, last-mile air taxi services available to customers flying with Delta Air Lines through New York and Los Angeles.
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NewsITA Airways paints first A220 with special sustainability livery
ITA Airways’ first Airbus A220 twinjet will sport a sustainability-themed livery when it enters service in the coming days.
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NewsBoeing reports improved order, delivery activity in September
Boeing in September ramped up its aircraft deliveries and logged a solid month of orders, handing over 51 jets, including seven 787s, to customers during the month.
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NewsConsolidation key for European airlines to compete globally: Aercap chief
European regulators and politicians need to pave the way for further consolidation within the airline sector if its operators are going to be able to compete against global rivals, the head of the world’s biggest aircraft lessor argues.
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NewsArmy delays Black Hawk replacement decision
Although the US Army previously planned to select a winner of the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft helicopter contest in September, programme officials say they are still working through the process.
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NewsEl Al considers acquiring freighter as regulator prepares to amend licence
Israeli flag-carrier El Al is considering acquiring a dedicated freighter, after the country’s civil aviation regulator notified the airline that its dormant authorisation to operate freighters will be cancelled. The amendment to El Al’s commercial licence will take effect from 17 October. El Al says it received the notification on ...
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NewsNASA optimistic over power potential from solid-state batteries
US aeronautics agency NASA is progressing with solid-state battery designs which are capable of offering increased energy discharge while substantially reducing the weight of the casing. The agency has been pursuing a programme known as SABERS, focused on solid-state battery architecture, pointing out that such batteries can offer better energy ...
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NewsHeathrow cautions outlook ‘uncertain’ after September signs off strong summer
London Heathrow airport passenger numbers moved to within 15% of pre-Covid levels in September as the strong pick-up in demand at the hub continues.
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NewsNorway retires electronic warfare-roled Falcon 20s after 50 years of service
The Royal Norwegian Air Force has retired its two Dassault Falcon 20 electronic warfare aircraft, bringing to an end half a century of operations with the adapted business jets.
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NewsJapan reopening positive, but China still ‘elephant in the room’: IATA regional head
IATA has revised traffic recovery estimates for the Asia-Pacific, helped by Japan’s decision to finally reopen its international borders.
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NewsMalaysia to acquire two Leonardo MPAs and a trio of TAI UAVs
Malaysia will upgrade its surveillance capabilities with the acquisition of two maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) from Leonardo, as well as three unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) from Turkish Aerospace (TAI).
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NewsFirst 737 Max flies in Chinese airspace since 2019 grounding
A Boeing 737 Max has flown in Chinese airspace for the first time in more than three years, amid uncertainty over the type’s return to service among the country’s carriers
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NewsGE begins assembling second Improved Turbine Engine for US Army
The T901 next-generation rotorcraft engine will ultimately power the US Army’s current fleet of utility and attack helicopters and its Future Armed Reconnaissance Aircraft.
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NewsNorse Atlantic reins-in winter transatlantic capacity
Norse Atlantic Airways is trimming its capacity for the winter season, following its previous indication that it would exercise caution over the next few months and potentially reduce its flying programme. The airline started operating in mid-June and has built a network connecting three European cities – Oslo, Berlin and ...