Nigerian start-up Arik Wings is preparing to begin operations before the year-end with four ex-United Airlines Boeing 737-300s. The airline has also acquired three Airbus A310s, a McDonnell Douglas DC-10 and three new Bombardier CRJ900 regional jets.
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Source: Flight International
Having long explored potential defence applications for its in-development Midnight air taxi, US start-up Archer Aviation has formed a partnership with Anduril to “jointly develop” a hybrid-electric aircraft for military purposes.
On 12 December, the agency said FAA administrator Michael Whitaker, who held the post since October 2023, will step down on 20 January, the same day president-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sworn into office.
Air New Zealand has expanded its partnership with USA-based electric aircraft manufacturer Beta Technologies, as it moves close to introducing battery-electric aircraft on regional cargo flights in 2026.
