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Qatar orders 25 Boeing 737 Max 10, plus 25 options
Qatar Airways has ordered 25 Boeing 737 Max 10 and taken options to purchase a further 25 of the jets, throwing more momentum behind the largest variant of the narrowbody family.
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A350 freighter’s barrier wall to be supplied by Turkish Aerospace
Airbus has handed the supply contract for the A350 freighter’s barrier wall to Turkish Aerospace, under a sole-source agreement. The freighter design includes a rigid barrier wall separating the aircraft’s main cargo deck from the forward courier seating area which will be able to accommodate up to 11 seats. Turkish ...
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LATAM orders 17 Airbus A321neos, confirms interest in A321XLR
LATAM Airlines Group has ordered 17 Airbus A321neos, bringing its total orderbook for the A320 family to 100 aircraft.
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Airbus reshapes A350 cabin to accommodate up to 30 more seats
Airbus is nearing introduction of a new interior configuration standard for the A350 which will permit 10-abreast economy seating and potentially add 30 seats to the aircraft’s accommodation. The densification change will allow the A350-1000 to carry “well over” 400 passengers in certain configurations, chief commercial officer Christian Scherer told ...
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IAI to provide NATO country with special mission aircraft
Israel Aerospace Industries has secured a deal to supply an unnamed European customer with special mission aircraft.
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Nigeria’s Dana Air grounded over financial and safety concerns
Nigeria’s civil aviation regulator has suspended the operations of Dana Air with immediate effect, citing safety concerns and its financial position. Dana operates a mixed fleet of Boeing MD-83s and 737s. But the Nigerian civil aviation authority states that it is suspending the carrier’s air transport licnce and air operator’s ...
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SAS seeks time to gather Chapter 11 financial data after strike strains resources
Scandinavian operator SAS has sought additional time to gather and submit details of its financial affairs for US Chapter 11 proceedings, citing the stretching of its resources during the recent pilots’ strike. SAS and 13 affiliate and subsidiary companies filed for Chapter 11 protection on 5 July, the day after ...
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United swings to Q2 profit, warns of looming ‘fundamental challenges’
United Airlines reiterated its target to be profitable in 2022, as it expects robust travel demand to offset “fundamental challenges” posed by rising fuel costs and a looming economic recession.
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ATSB probes Qantas 737 low fuel ‘mayday’
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has opened investigations into a low fuel event involving a Qantas Boeing 737-800 operating a domestic flight from Brisbane to Perth.
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Airbus broadens Liebherr A350 remit to more complex 3D-printed component
Airbus is extending its sourcing of 3D-printed components for the A350 with an agreement for complex lower cargo door actuator valves. The valve will be produced by Germany’s Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg, the firm has disclosed at the Farnborough air show. Additive layer manufacturing will be employed to produce the part, which ...
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Kenya’s Astral turns to new E190 freighter to supplement cargo fleet
Kenyan-based carrier Astral Aviation is set to be an initial operator of Embraer 190 freighters, following cargo conversion from passenger operations. Lessor Nordic Aviation Capital has already tentatively secured up to 10 conversion slots for the regional jet modification, for delivery from 2024. The lessor’s own fleet of Embraer 190s ...
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First prototype delivered under Wing of Tomorrow programme
A first full-size wing demonstrator developed and built under the multi-national Airbus Wing of Tomorrow programme has been delivered.
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Air Baltic begins returning Dash 8s to lessor
Latvia’s Air Baltic has commenced the phase-out of its De Havilland Dash 8-400 turboprops, with initial returns to leasing company Nordic Aviation Capital. The redeliveries began on 20 July, the carrier disclosed during the Farnborough air show. Air Baltic expects to return all 12 of its Dash 8s to the ...
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UK alliance takes aim at commercial space industry
A partnership between Telespazio and Thales Alenia Space aims to boost commercial space activity in the UK.
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Afrijet orders further ATR 72-600
Central African carrier Afrijet has ordered a further ATR 72-600, due for delivery later this year.
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‘We don’t need to make a lot of noise’: Scherer on Airbus at Farnborough
Airbus chief commercial officer Christian Scherer has defended Airbus’ aircraft order performance at this week’s Farnborough air show by highlighting its announcements across the year so far. Speaking as EasyJet firmed an order for 56 Airbus A320neo jets at the show on 20 July, Scherer insisted “it’s not a quiet ...
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EasyJet firms follow-on A320neo commitment
UK low-cost carrier EasyJet has formalised its order for 56 A320neo family aircraft after securing shareholder approval earlier today.
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Universal lands orders for 20 hydrogen turboprops
Start-up Universal Hydrogen has landied an order from a Canadian aircraft lessor to equip 20 regional turboprops with hydrogen propulsion systems.
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Boeing continues to see robust demand for 737 military variants
Boeing sees a tough geopolitical environment driving demand for its 737-derived P-8A Poseidon and E-7 Wedgetail.
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Azerbaijan Airlines signs preliminary deal for four more 787s
Azerbaijan Airlines has signed a preliminary deal with Boeing to acquire a further four 787-8s.