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NewsFinnair marks foray into Australia with one-stop flights in 2026
Finnair will be launching one-stop flights to Melbourne in 2026, marking the first time the Helsinki-based carrier is operating to Australia with its own metal.
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NewsTrump administration unveils 10-year strategy to advance US air taxi sector
The Trump administration has released a strategy for developing the USA’s advanced air mobility sector, outlining 40 recommendations to support air taxi operations over the next decade.
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NewsDelta president Glen Hauenstein to retire early next year
Glen Hauenstein, credited with transforming the carrier into a global premium airline, will retire from his president position on 28 February after nearly two decades with the Atlanta-based operator.
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NewsNatilus expects more LCCs to follow SpiceJet’s bet on blended-wing body aircraft
Indian carrier SpiceJet has signed a conditional purchase agreement for 100 of Natilus’s blended-wing body aircraft, marking the first passenger airline to signal strong interest in the conceptual jet.
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NewsIndia stands up second squadron of MH-60Rs
The Indian navy has stood up its second squadron of Sikorsky MH-60R naval combat helicopters.
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NewsRAAF C-130J fleet achieves FOC with Block 8.1 upgrade
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has achieved Final Operational Capability for its upgraded C-130J tactical transport fleet, with 12 aircraft brought to the Block 8.1 configuration under the AIR 5440 programme. The improvements enhance reliability and readiness ahead of new aircraft deliveries later this decade.
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NewsClean Aviation details call 4 project plan, including trio of hybrid-electric ground demonstrators
Up to three engine makers could share €60 million ($70.3 million) in EU funding to build ground demonstrators of hybrid-electric narrowbody powerplants under Clean Aviation’s next round of projects.
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NewsNew four-engined Chinese tactical transport spotted in flight
A new four-engined military transport aircraft, believed to be the AVIC Y-30, has been photographed in flight over China, revealing design characteristics that appear partially influenced by the Airbus A400M.
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NewsRolls-Royce begins testing AE 1107F engine for US Army’s new MV-75 tiltrotor
The engine manufacturer has initiated testing of the new turboshaft in Indianapolis, with the new AE 1107F variant sharing 80% commonality with the existing AE 1107C that powers the V-22 Osprey.
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NewsIsrair Group signs preliminary agreement for pair of A330s
Israeli leisure carrier Israir Group has signed a memorandum of understanding covering the purchase of two Airbus A330s with which it plans to open transatlantic services. The company had previously disclosed that it was holding talks to acquire the aircraft. It has not identified the third party from which it ...
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NewsLeonardo receives formal contract for Austrian M-346 F Block 20 acquisition
Leonardo is to start work on the Austrian air force’s future fleet of 12 M-346 F Block 20 training and light-attack aircraft, having received a contract award via Italy’s Directorate of Aeronautical Armaments and Airworthiness.
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NewsTecnam unveils ‘next-generation’ P2008JC trainer with upgraded fuel-injection engine
Italian-based manufacturer Tecnam has unveiled a modernised version of its P2008JC single-engined trainer, featuring an upgraded engine and other refinements. Tecnam says the aircraft – designated the P2008JC NG – will have a Rotax 912 iSc fuel-injected engine which, it claims, “significantly lowers” hourly operating costs and contributes to sustainability ...
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NewsSun visor detachment preceded Malta Air 737 Max engine shutdown: investigators
Polish investigators have disclosed that a Malta Air Boeing 737 Max 8-200 experienced an engine shutdown, apparently after a sun visor detached in the cockpit.
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NewsLockheed unveils first F-35A stealth fighter bound for Finland
Lockheed Martin has displayed the first F-35A Lightning II destined for Finland at its Fort Worth facility, marking a milestone for the Nordic nation’s 64-aircraft programme to replace its Boeing F/A-18C/D Hornet fleet.
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NewsWisk completes first hover flight with Gen 6 autonomous air taxi prototype
Air taxi start-up Wisk Aero’s first Gen 6 prototype got off the ground for a brief hover flight on 16 December.
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NewseVTOL developer Archer sets up UK subsidiary to target defence market
Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) developer Archer Aviation is setting up a UK subsidiary and engineering hub in southwest England to target the country’s defence market.
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NewsKenya Airways seeks new chief executive as Kilavuka steps down
Kenya Airways’ chief executive, Allan Kilavuka, is to step down from his position, after a six-year term at the African carrier. The airline has commenced the process of identifying a successor. Kenya Airways has named chief operating officer George Kamal to the post of acting chief, effective 16 December. Kamal ...
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NewsCourt approves Spirit’s sale of two Chicago O’Hare gates to American
A court filing related to Spirit Airlines’ Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings shows that the ULCC has agreed to transfer the pair of gates – numbers G8 and G10 – to American Airlines.
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NewsITP Aero continues to build MRO business with Aero Norway acquisition
ITP Aero is to further reinforce its growing MRO business with the acquisition of Stavanger-based Aero Norway.
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NewsLufthansa shows off assembled L-1649 and Ju 52 in new facility
Lufthansa Group has unveiled the two assembled vintage aircraft – a Lockheed L-1649A Starliner and Junker Ju 52 – being displayed to mark the German operator’s centenary next year. The aircraft will be the centerpiece of a conference and visitor facility near Frankfurt airport. Opening of the facility, construction of ...