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Air France to open transatlantic service to new US destination
SkyTeam carrier Air France is to open a new transatlantic service this year, operating to the US city of Phoenix.
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SAS revises revenue and profit projections as it nears Chapter 11 exit
Scandinavian carrier SAS’s latest version of its restructuring plan projects that it will achieve revenues of SKr48.1 billion ($4.6 billion) in the current fiscal year, and a net loss of SKr882 million.
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Airbus seeks approval for A321XLR mini-suites on behalf of US operator
Airbus is seeking US regulatory approval to fit mini-suites to the A321XLR, on behalf of a US operator looking to configure the twinjet in a three-class layout.
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Norwegian expects full-year profit to beat forecast
Scandinavian carrier Norwegian expects to exceed the range it had forecast for its full-year operating profit, partly thanks to stronger-than-expected travel demand in November and December.
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JAL’s first A350-1000 enters service to New York
Japan Airlines’ first Airbus A350-1000 has entered commercial service between Tokyo’s Haneda airport and New York, and the airline is looking to deploy the type on flights to Dallas-Fort Worth soon.
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EasyJet stays with CFM to power latest order for A320neo-family jets
EasyJet has committed to CFM International to power over 150 additional Airbus A320neo aircraft covered by an order placed late last year.
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Croatia Airlines’ A220 order transferred to Irish lessor Griffin
Croatia Airlines’ order for six Airbus A220-300s has been transferred to Irish-based lessor Griffin Global Asset Management, the leasing company has confirmed. The carrier’s order for the six jets had been removed from end-of-year backlog figures released by the airframer on 11 January, while six A220-300s had been listed for ...
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KAI gets to work on AI for manned aircraft and UCAVs
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) and a local defence institute have embarked on a project to develop artificial intelligence applications that can be applied to manned and unmanned aircraft.
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ANA expects PW1100G issues ‘resolved’ by end-July
Japan’s All Nippon Airways expects the impact from technical issues with the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engine to ease by end-July, allowing it to ramp up domestic flying.
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Boeing to pause 737 production for one-day ‘quality stand down’
Boeing is to pause production and delivery of its 737 Max aircraft on 25 January, as it calls a “quality stand down” amid ongoing quality-control issues.
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Skyborne ups order for Bye Aerospace eFlyer electric trainers
Flight training provider Skyborne Airline Academy has expanded its order for Bye Aerospace’s eFlyer aircraft, signing a letter of intent for an additional 30 examples.
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France boosts H145 backlog with 42-unit order from interior ministry
France has ordered 42 new Airbus Helicopters H145 light-twins for the aviation arms of the Gendarmerie Nationale and Securite Civile.
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P&W sees lower A320neo grounding peak from powder metal problem
Pratt & Whitney expects the peak number of aircraft grounded as a result of manufacturing problems with geared turbofan engines will be lower than previously anticipated as the propulsion specialist continues to work through the issue.
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Ukraine’s A-50 shoot-down success highlights Russian AEW&C vulnerability
Russia’s air force operations near Ukraine are likely to face reduced operational effectiveness after the recent loss of a valuable airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) asset and extensive damage caused to another special mission platform.
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United Airlines removes Max 10 from fleet plan over expected delay
United Airlines has removed the Boeing 737 Max 10 from its fleet plan and is looking at “alternate options”, as the impact of the recent in-flight loss of a door plug on an Alaska Airlines Max 9 potentially spreads to other variants.
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Lufthansa remedies to secure ITA deal fail to convince competition regulator
Lufthansa’s proposed acquisition of a shareholding in Italian operator ITA Airways is to undergo in-depth scrutiny by the European Commission, over concerns that it will affect both the short- and long-haul market out of Italy.
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Safran Helicopter Engines readies for hybrid push with 2024 test plan
Safran Helicopter Engines is readying key test programmes for 2024 as it works to mature multiple hybrid technologies ready to equip a next-generation engine in the coming decades.
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Icelandair Group signs long-term leases on more A321LRs
Icelandair Group is broadening lease agreements for its upcoming Airbus A321neo fleet, with a long-term pact for a pair of A321LRs.
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Ben Gurion airport traffic hit hard by Israel-Hamas war
The latest traffic data for Ben Gurion International airport reflects the significant impact of the Israel-Hamas war on airline connectivity at Tel Aviv, despite the airport remaining open since the conflict began.
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Avia Solutions to pick up Australian AOC with acquisition of regional airline Skytrans
Wet-lease specialist Avia Solutions Group is further expanding its airline portfolio with the acquisition of Australian carrier Skytrans.