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NewsSwiss CFO Markus Binkert to leave company in May
Swiss International Air Lines’ chief financial officer Markus Binkert will leave the company at the end of May.
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NewsCanadian ultra-low-cost carriers Lynx and Flair to combine: reports
Canadian media have reported that two of the country’s ultra-low-cost carriers – Lynx and Flair Airlines – are on the cusp of announcing a merger.
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NewsHawaiian’s shareholders accept Alaska’s $1.9bn takeover bid
Hawaiian Holdings’ shareholders have voted to accept the $1.9 billion acquisition offer from Alaska Air Group.
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NewsE195 operating for Air Serbia reportedly damaged after hitting structures during take-off
Serbian investigators are reportedly probing an extraordinary accident in which Embraer 195 became airborne despite being badly damaged on take-off when it collided with navigation aid structures. State-owned television station RTS quotes Air Serbia as saying that the aircraft was operating flight JU324 from Belgrade to Dusseldorf on 18 February, ...
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NewsA320 wake turbulence triggered SR22’s fatal in-flight upset
US investigators believe wake turbulence from a landing Airbus A320 caused a trailing Cirrus SR22 to suffer a fatal in-flight upset on approach to Knoxville’s McGhee Tyson airport. The SR22, with two occupants, had taken off from runway 23L on 16 December 2021, initially flying a left-hand circuit and practice ...
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NewsBAE Systems completes $4.8bn acquisition of Ball Aerospace
BAE Systems has completed its acquisition of Ball Aerospace, with the move further strengthening its US business presence.
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NewsSikorsky faces renewed criticism as S-92 parts shortage persists
Sikorsky is facing renewed criticism over availability levels of its S-92 heavy twin-engined helicopter as supply chain shortages and high demand continue to create the perfect storm for offshore operators.
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NewsCFM touts 'better than predicted' performance of open-fan engine in windtunnel tests
Early results from windtunnel tests of a one-fifth-scale open-fan engine being evaluated in support of CFM International’s RISE programme are even better than predicted, the propulsion specialist has disclosed.
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NewsP&W boosts Singapore presence with expanded engine centre
As part of a long-term plan to bolster its presence in Southeast Asia, Pratt & Whitney has expanded its Eagle Services Asia engine centre in Singapore, which it expects will boost geared turbofan (GTF) engine production at the facility by about two-thirds in 2024.
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NewsAirAsia looks to boost connectivity between Singapore, India
AirAsia is looking to boost connectivity between Singapore and India, with passengers transiting at its hubs in Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok.
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NewsExpanding Singapore Aviation Academy to see training curriculum refresh
The Singapore Aviation Academy, the training unit of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), has begun a review of its training curriculum, as part of a broader revamp that will also see an increase in training capacity.
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NewsEmbraer and CAE unveil first E2 simulator in Asia-Pacific
Embraer and CAE have launched the Asia-Pacific’s first E2 full-flight simulator, ahead of the E190-E2’s service entry with low-cost carrier Scoot this year.
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NewsSingapore to impose SAF levy for departing flights
Singapore will impose a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) levy for flights departing the city state from 2026, as the country seeks to bolster its SAF ecosystem.
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AnalysisEmbraer looks to reap sales rewards of C-390 development as it enters ‘harvest moment’
After years of development, Brazilian airframer Embraer is poised to further expand the roster of countries operating the company’s C-390 Millennium transport jet, after a surge of commitments in 2023.
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NewsAAPA chief upbeat on traffic recovery but wary of supply chain impact
Continued supply chain issues affecting the delivery of new aircraft and maintenance upkeep times for the existing fleet is one of the biggest potential risks to expected growth this year among Asia-Pacific airlines.
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NewsEve signs with Yugo to explore UAM potential in Southeast Asia
Embraer spin-out Eve Air Mobility has signed an agreement with Singapore-based aviation firm Yugo Global Industries to study the potential for urban air mobility operations in Southeast Asia.
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NewsSingapore air force teams AH-64D and F-15SG for aerial display
The Republic of Singapore Air Force has crafted a unique flying display for this year’s air show, which sees a Boeing F-15SG fighter paired with an AH-64D Apache attack helicopter.
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NewsSingapore start-up plans to produce reclaimed carbonfibre from end-of-life jets
Singaporean start-up Nandina REM will begin producing aerospace-grade carbonfibre from materials reclaimed from retired aircraft, a move it believes will help cut emissions from the production process.
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NewsST Engineering gung-ho on long-term support prospects for legacy C-130s
Singapore’s ST Engineering sees a long future in providing support for the world’s fleets of legacy Lockheed Martin C-130 tactical transports, but is nonetheless seeking to broaden its portfolio to include other aircraft types.
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NewsIn a first, Airbus uses SAF for A350 demonstration flights in Singapore
Underscoring its environmental focus at the Singapore air show, Airbus is for the first time using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to power demonstration flights of its A350-1000.