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HeliDax signs up for HCare Classics support package on legacy H120 fleet
France’s HeliDax has become the first customer for Airbus Helicopters’ HCare Classics support package, covering the operator’s fleet of 36 H120 Colibri light-singles.
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First A330neo in Virgin Atlantic livery rolls out
The first Airbus A330neo in Virgin Atlantic colours has been rolled out ahead of the UK carrier’s launch of services with the type this autumn.
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Finnair chief: Russian airspace closure took away ‘unique advantage’ of Asian reach
Finnair is not ruling out the possibility of shedding personnel as part of an operational strategy revision intended to counter the weakening of its Asian route network. Asian services were among the most profitable in the Finnair network, and have been the platform on which it has developed Helsinki as ...
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UK readies Prometheus 2 cubesats ahead of launch via Virgin Orbit
Airbus Defence & Space and its design partner In-Space Missions have moved a step closer to delivering two small research satellites developed for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) for launch before year-end.
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Seaglider aims to deliver sustainable sea change
Of the hundreds of concepts evolving for zero-emission aircraft, one that is attracting increasing interest is the electric seaglider being developed by Regent Craft.
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Singapore outlines journey to F-35B deliveries in 2026
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has outlined efforts related to its eventual receipt of the Lockheed Martin F-35B, including discussions with existing users.
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Japan’s Hiratagakuen, Airbus to study, develop eVTOL services
Airbus has signed an agreement with Japanese helicopter operator Hiratagakuen to develop advanced air mobility services in Japan’s Kansai region, with the ultimate aim of launching commercial transportation services.
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Finnair overhauling network and fleet as Russian airspace ban upsets Asian strategy
Finnair is to reduce its fleet size and restructure its route network after its fundamental strategy of serving Asian destinations was undermined by the closure of Russian airspace. The rebalancing of its network and re-alignment of capacity are part of a broad set of measures aimed at restoring profitability, after ...
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Pieter Elbers assumes top spot at IndiGo
Pieter Elbers has become the chief executive of Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo, effective 6 September.
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Aeroflot Group signs for 339 aircraft with deliveries intended from 2023
Aeroflot Group has signed an agreement for the purchase of 339 aircraft, including 210 of the Irkut MC-21 twinjet, during an economic conference in Vladivostok. The agreement also covers 89 of the Irkut SSJ-New – a revised version of the Superjet 100 – plus 40 Tupolev Tu-214s. Deliveries of the ...
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Operational challenges likely ‘for some time’: Australia competition watchdog
Australia’s competition watchdog has warned that operational challenges – including delays and flight cancellations – are likely to be around until after the end of the year, as it notes the domestic airline sector “has not been well-placed” to handle the spike in travel demand.
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Garuda outlines modest fleet growth for next half decade
Garuda Indonesia aims to have 96 aircraft operating under its main brand by the end of 2026, with its fleet growing an average of nine aircraft annually for the next four years.
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Jetstar loses domestic market share as Australia sees strong July traffic
Low-cost operator Jetstar ceded market share to rivals Regional Express (Rex) and Virgin Australia in July, as Australia’s domestic passenger numbers rose sharply during the month.
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ALPA pilots seek new contract with WestJet
North American airline pilots continue to make collective bargaining maneuvers as discussions are set to begin between WestJet pilots represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) and the Calgary-based carrier.
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Russian government grants S7 Group permission to return leased 737 Max fleet
Russian authorities are permitting S7 Group to return a pair of Boeing 737 Max jets to their leasing company, via export to Turkey. Several lessors have been trying to recover assets from Russian operators in the aftermath of sanctions on the country’s air transport industry. But pessimism over the likelihood ...
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American names Ingersoll Rand CEO Reynal to its board
American Airlines has named Ingersoll Rand chief executive Vicente Reynal to its board of directors.
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Digital simulation tests aerial control of autonomous MQ-25 using open architecture
US airframer Boeing, which is developing the autonomous refuelling aircraft, says the demonstrations shows how an MQ-25 Stingray could be controlled and directed by the aircrew of multiple manned platforms.
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Lufthansa Group averts latest strike threat after 'partial' agreement with pilots
Lufthansa Group has averted a threatened pilot strike at two carriers after reaching a partial agreement with the cockpit union. The German operator had been facing a 48h strike by Lufthansa pilots and a 72h walkout by Lufthansa Cargo crews, both set to commence on 7 September. But the two ...
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Blue Air suspends flights as Romania blocks accounts in debt row
Romania’s environment minister has called a decision by Blue Air to suspend flights “unjustified” after blocking the carrier’s accounts in a row about the recovery of a 28.7 million lei ($5.9 million) debt.
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Embraer completes flight testing for C-390 firefighting variant
The Brazilian airframer has been navigating the flight certification process for a C-390 Millennium transport equipped with a firefighting system capable of carrying some 11,300 litres of water and retardant.