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NewsIsrair Group awaiting progress update on Smartwings bid
Israeli leisure operator Israir Group is expecting to learn more about the status of its bid for Czech carrier Smartwings in the second half of January. Israir Group submitted a formal proposal to acquire Smartwings last year. It has yet to confirm whether its offer – which included a takeover ...
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NewsCryogenic tank designs tested for proposed Russian 50-seat regional aircraft
Russian analysts are examining ways to reduce the aerodynamic impact of external cryogenic tanks on smaller aircraft types, as it continues work on a proposed 50-seat design. While cryogenic fuels – including liquid hydrogen and liquefied natural gas – are more environmentally-beneficial, their low-temperature characteristics prevent the use of normal ...
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NewsChina to ‘markedly improve’ Asia-Pacific demand recovery: AAPA
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has welcomed Mainland China’s reopening, which it says will “markedly improve” recovery prospects for the region’s airlines.
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NewsVietjet enters Australian market with Melbourne launch
Vietnam low-cost carrier Vietjet Air is steadily adding to its international network, including plans for its initial foray into Australia.
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NewsAustralian LCC startup Bonza awarded AOC
Australian low-cost operator Bonza has been awarded its air operator’s certificate, paving the way for an imminent launch after lengthy delays.
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NewsOptimistic Hong Kong Airlines targets return to pre-pandemic capacity by 2024
Hong Kong Airlines (HKA) expects to return to pre-pandemic capacity by mid-2024, as it restarts hiring following what it calls a “rapid recovery” in air travel demand.
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NewsNorthrop developing new AESA radar for F-35
Northrop Grumman is developing a new active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar for the Lockheed Martin F-35.
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NewsCanadian NOTAM system shutdown comes on heels of FAA outage
Canadian air navigation service Nav Canada reported an outage of its Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system on the same day a similar shutdown of the US Federal Aviation Administration’s system prompted a nationwide take-off ban.
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NewsUSAF completes largest-ever C-17 launch with rapid deployment of 24 aircraft
Two-dozen of the Boeing transport jets launched from Charleston, South Carolina before dispersing to drop paratroopers, refuel helicopters on the ground and distribute heavy weapons and communication systems at multiple landing sites.
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NewsSAS court filings reveal A320neo sale-and-leaseback
Court papers from SAS’s restructuring process show that the carrier is intending to enter a sale-and-leaseback covering 10 Airbus A320neo twinjets. The agreement involves US lessor Aviation Capital Group and one of SAS’s affiliate entities, Gorm Asset Management. SAS is re-organising its business, including its fleet, under US Chapter 11 ...
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NewsRussian aviation alliance looks at fleet of LMS-901s to replace An-2s
Russian aviation alliance Aerokhimflot has reached a tentative agreement covering the acquisition of 120 UZGA LMS-901 Baikal light utility aircraft. Aerokhimflot is an association of aircraft operators specialising in such fields as agricultural and forestry work, set up in 2019. UZGA says the letter of intent covers the supply of ...
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NewsFormer Aer Lingus executive to succeed McCarthy as Emerald Airlines chief
Irish regional carrier Emerald Airlines has named former Aer Lingus figure Keith Butler as the successor to chief executive Conor McCarthy. McCarthy is taking up the position of executive chairman at the airline, which emerged as the former carrier Stobart Air – which had been operating Aer Lingus Regional services ...
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NewsNorthern Helicopter completes purchase of Wiking units
Emden-based Northern Helicopter has completed the acquisition of parts of fellow German operator Wiking Helikopter Service, which fell into administration last year.
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NewsUS air travel system starting to recover following system outage: FAA
US airline flights are “gradually” recovering from a nationwide take-off ban prompted by failure of a Federal Aviation Administration computer system.
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NewsRunway slope obscured visibility during Toronto incursion
Canadian investigators have disclosed that a runway slope would have prevented the crews of two aircraft from seeing one another during a recent incursion incident at Toronto. Transportation Safety Board of Canada states, in a newly-released bulletin, that a Caribbean Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 had been cleared for take-off ...
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NewsNew lessor AviLease reaches sustainable fuel tie-up with Saudi firm
Newly-established Saudi Arabian lessor AviLease has reached a provisional agreement for production and distribution of sustainable fuel in the kingdom. AviLease emerged in the middle of last year, part of a Saudi government initiative to broaden its air transport reach. The lessor says it has signed a memorandum of understanding ...
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NewsFAA computer issue prompts agency to temporarily ban US take-offs
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered US flight departures halted until 09:00 Eastern time due to an outage of the system used by the FAA to distribute Notices to Air Missions.
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NewsLCI adds Chaparral autonomous cargo aircraft to portfolio as developer eyes 2023 flights
Aircraft lessor LCI has further broadened its portfolio with an order for up to 40 Elroy Air Chaparrals – an autonomous vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) cargo aircraft that uses a hybrid-electric powertrain.
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NewsUS Navy amphibious ships offer platform for new aviation capabilities
The US Navy sees its big amphibious assault ships as highly customisable platforms that are well suited to incorporate new aviation capabilities as they emerge.
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NewsRex sees profitability rise in domestic jet operations
Australia’s Regional Express has reported a profit increase for domestic jet operations, as it expects its regional operations to turn profitable imminently.