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AirAsia Aviation sees ‘encouraging’ tailwinds as group returns to black
AirAsia Aviation Group expects further improvement in its performance in the near-term, helped by a continued upswing in travel demand, as the group’s carriers remained profitable for a second consecutive quarter.
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Airbus Helicopters to fly new fuel-efficient demonstrator by year-end
Airbus Helicopters has revealed a new clean-sheet concept rotorcraft to validate a selection of new technologies it hopes will collectively deliver a fuel-burn reduction of up to 50%.
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Senator backs exempting Max 7 and 10 from cockpit-alert requirement: reports
A movement is afoot in Washington to grant Boeing an exemption needed to bring its 737 Max 7 and Max 10 through certification without equipping the types with a modern cockpit alerting system.
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Fighter jets team with UAVs in airborne targeting demonstration
Four defence contractors, including General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Tactical Air Support and General Dynamics, collaborated to test a Lockheed Martin sensor system using teams of crewed and uncrewed aircraft.
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String of fatal air tour crashes in Alaska prompts call for special FAA regulations
In response to a series of fatal aircraft crashes in Ketchikan, Alaska, US safety investigators are calling for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create special rules to address flight safety hazards for air tour operators in the region.
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Boeing halts 777-9 flight testing following GE9X engine issue
Boeing has halted its 777-9 flight-test programme due to a problem involving a flight-test aircraft’s GE Aerospace GE9X turbofan, prompting engine evaluations by GE.
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Airbus plans fuel cell powertrain flights using A380 testbed
Airbus will in 2026 begin flight testing a new fuel cell-based powertrain that has been developed in-house aboard its A380 MSN1 flying testbed, expanding the hydrogen propulsion trials intended for the superjumbo.
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IATA sees cargo demand under more pressure in October
Air freight capacity dipped below 2021 levels for the first time since April IATA figures released today show as economic headwinds continue to tighten cargo demand.
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Washington approves Finland purchase of Raytheon air-to-air, air-to-ground missiles
The government in Helsinki received approval for an official Foreign Military Sales request to purchase 40 AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder missiles and 48 AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapons from Raytheon.
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A400M on track to assume UK special forces support role, Airbus says
Airbus Defence & Space is making good progress against an accelerated capability development plan for the UK Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) A400M Atlas fleet, a senior company official says.
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UK Wedgetail AEW delivery schedule slips to 2024
The UK will face a longer than expected operational gap until the reintroduction of a dedicated fixed-wing airborne early warning aircraft capability, with prime contractor Boeing Defence UK confirming a slip to the delivery schedule for its E-7A Wedgetail programme.
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Embraer flags undisclosed order for five E195-E2s
Embraer has secured a firm order from an undisclosed airline for five E195-E2 regional jets.
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EasyJet chief sees consolidation through retrenchments not mergers
EasyJet chief executive Johan Lundgren believes consolidation in Europe is more likely to happen through legacy carrier retrenchments rather than merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, in part because of state support keeping failing carriers in operation.
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ALAFCO seeks shareholder approval for $2.2bn Macquarie acquisition
Kuwaiti lessor ALAFCO is to convene a shareholder meeting to approve a substantial acquisition by asset management firm Macquarie AirFinance. ALAFCO states that its board discussed and reviewed, on 29 November, a proposal for the acquisition – valued at $2.215 billion – which includes sale of 53 aircraft from its ...
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More oversight progress needed to lift Armenia blacklisting: Commission
European regulators believe Armenian authorities have made “limited progress” with improving safety oversight, but stress that more effort is needed to lift a blanket blacklisting of the country’s airlines. Newly-established carrier Fly Arna – a joint venture between Air Arabia and the Armenian National Interests Fund – commenced operations in ...
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Green hydrogen supply concerns could slow new aircraft launch: Airbus chief
Airbus could delay the launch of a hydrogen-powered aircraft later this decade if it cannot be certain that sufficient quantities of green hydrogen will be available to support operations in the mid-2030s.
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SAS progresses with restructuring but full-year losses remain heavy
Scandinavian operator SAS is aiming to complete its court-supervised restructuring process in the second half of next year, as it releases its first full-year figures since entering US Chapter 11 protection. Its Chapter 11 process is intended to enable the airline to progress with its extensive ‘SAS Forward’ restructuring programme. ...
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Israir details updated bid for Smartwings
Israeli carrier Israir has detailed its binding offer for Czech operator Smartwings, but has yet to discover whether it will be successful. Israir says the transaction, if accepted, would be valued at €44 million which includes €8 million for the entire share capital of Smartwings. Another €12 million would be ...
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Asia-Pacific air travel rebound continues in October: AAPA
International air travel continued to recover in October, helped along by the easing of travel restrictions in key North Asian markets.
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Pentagon observes progress with Chinese fighter engines
Beijing’s efforts to improve domestic aircraft engines are bearing fruit, according to the Pentagon’s most recent report about Beijing’s military.