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Subaru Bell 412EPX nets first European customer with Croatian deal
Croatia’s ministry of the interior has become the first European customer for the Subaru Bell 412EPX with an order for two examples of the medium-twin.
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Finnair expects 200 managerial job cuts as part of strategic rethink
Finnair expects to cut up to 200 positions through the implementation of its new strategic plan, aimed at offsetting the impact of reduced access to its Asian network. The airline has disclosed that some 120 redundancies would be made in Finland. Finnair is to embark on negotiations with personnel representatives ...
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ZeroAvia targets Cessna Grand Caravan for fuel cell conversion
Advanced powertrain developer ZeroAvia has selected the Cessna Grand Caravan as the launch platform for its ZA600 hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system, with certification targeted for 2025.
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Airlink to take 40% share of African regional carrier FlyNamibia
South African regional carrier Airlink is to acquire a 40% shareholding in the Namibian-based carrier FlyNamibia, which is operated by Westair Aviation. The agreement also involves a codeshare through which FlyNamibia will use Airlink’s designator. Airlink has not disclosed the terms of the strategic equity holding, but says it will ...
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Twenty advanced aircraft projects approved for funding under Clean Aviation scheme
Twenty proposed projects for the European Union’s Clean Aviation scheme have been selected for funding, after a deadline for candidate programmes closed in June. The strategic research effort is intended to advance promising technologies for developing new aircraft – hydrogen-powered, hybrid-electric regional, and ultra-efficient short-range models – and speed the ...
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Analysis
Asia-Pacific MROs bullish on recovery, though supply chain woes loom large
While recovery continues apace, Asia-Pacific MRO providers are warning that supply chain issues – a pre-existing challenge made worst by the pandemic – are among near-term hurdles.
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Aer Lingus to open new transatlantic service to northern Ohio
IAG’s Irish carrier Aer Lingus is to open a new transatlantic route to the US city of Cleveland, on the lake Erie coast, in summer next year. The airline will open the service from Dublin on 19 May 2023, using long-range Airbus A321LR twinjets. Aer Lingus will operate the route ...
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KF-21 testing continues, but Indonesia still tardy with funding
The developmental Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) KF-21 Boramae fighter continues to expand its flight envelope, with more prototypes set to join the testing campaign.
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Discount Canadian carriers Flair Airlines and Lynx Air manoeuvre for market share
Low-cost Canadian carriers Flair Airlines and Lynx Air plan to expand operations next year as competition for the North American discount market heats up.
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China Airlines finalises 787-9 deal with orders for 16 of the jets
Taiwan’s China Airlines has ordered 16 Boeing 787-9s and taken options to buy another eight, firming an agreement the airline disclosed in August.
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Lilium waits on ‘Pegasus’ to pinpoint jet’s performance
Lilium’s new chief executive says the start-up remains confident that it can obtain European certification in 2025 for its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet.
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Lilium achieves full transition with Phoenix 2 demonstrator
German start-up Lilium has completed the first full transition from hover to wing-borne flight at 100kt (185km/h) using its Phoenix 2 unmanned demonstrator aircraft.
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Challenger safety case reviewed after uncommanded flap-extension incident
Canadian authorities are reviewing the safety case for the Bombardier Challenger 600 business jet, after an uncommanded flap-extension incident highlighted a potential increase in the risk of a serious accident. The incident involved a Challenger 604 (D-AAAY) which experienced the uncommanded deployment on 10 August as it climbed through 19,000ft ...
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US FAA sets out initial standards for eVTOL vertiport designs
US aviation regulators have unveiled design guidance for vertiports, as the aerospace industry progresses with multiple proposed eVTOL aircraft. It focuses on safety-critical geometry, with dimensions for take-off and landing zones, as well as approach and departure paths in the surrounding airspace. The guidance also sets out initial criteria for ...
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Hong Kong Airlines eyes restructuring over HK$49 billion in debts
Hong Kong Airlines (HKA) has disclosed plans to file for debt restructuring in the Hong Kong and UK courts, in a move that will see the airline cut its fleet by more than half.
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Indian regional player Star Air confirms E175 leases
Indian regional carrier Star Air has signed a lease agreement for two Embraer 175s with Lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC).
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AG600M shows off 12t water drop capability
The updated version of the AVIC AG600 amphibian has successfully completed a series of water-drop tests, and also landed customer commitments for six examples.
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Eve in eVTOL pact with Indian helicopter operator
Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Eve has secured a memorandum of understanding from FlyBlade India for potentially 200 eVTOL aircraft.
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In depth
Chinese UAVs play growing role in Taiwan aerial incursions
Chinese unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) are starting to show up in People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) aerial intrusions against Taiwan.
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AAPA to hold first full meeting since 2018 in Bangkok
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) will be organising its annual meeting of presidents in Bangkok in November, the first time since 2018 that the group will meet in-person.