All News articles – Page 53
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NewsXTI Aerospace seeks performance edge over eVTOLs with jet-fuel-burning TriFan 600
New aircraft developer XTI Aerospace has chosen a development path unconstrained by current battery technology as it seeks to outperform the pack of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft by offering greater range, speed and payload.
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NewsBritten-Norman looks to the long term after restructuring
UK manufacturer Britten-Norman’s immediate future has been secured with the sale via an apparent pre-pack administration of the business and assets of five companies within the B-N Group to a private equity firm.
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NewsBoeing chief Calhoun to leave at end-2024 as Deal departs Commercial Airplanes
Boeing has implemented a broad management shake up that will see chief executive David Calhoun leave the company at the end of 2024 and that includes the immediate retirement of Boeing Commercial Airplanes boss Stan Deal. Stepanie Pope is now leading that division
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NewsRomania’s Bees Airlines obtains air operator’s certificate
Romanian start-up carrier Bees Airlines has secured an air operator’s certificate from the country’s regulator. The carrier is aiming to operate international non-scheduled services from Bucharest’s primary Henri Coanda airport. Bees Airlines says it plans to serve routes to holiday destinations including resorts in Turkey and Egypt. The carrier will ...
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NewsRoyal Jordanian expands cargo fleet with converted A321 freighter
Royal Jordanian Airlines has introduced an Airbus A321 converted freighter, providing additional dedicated cargo capacity as part of the carrier’s fleet modernisation.
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NewsEuropean regulator flags competition concerns over Lufthansa-ITA deal
European regulators cite some short-haul routes to central Europe, long-haul routes to North America and Japan and ITA Airways’ strong position at Milan Linate airport as key areas that could restrict competition if Lufthansa completes a deal to acquire a stake in the Italian carrier.
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NewsHAV reveals location of Airlander 10 production site
Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) has revealed that it will produce its Airlander 10 at a purpose-built factory at Carcroft Common in the north of England.
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NewsFAA set to fine Spirit Airlines over hazardous materials mishandling
The US Federal Aviation Administration has proposed fining Spirit Airlines $146,500 after employees allegedly mishandled hazardous materials, thus violating US Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
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NewsAvianca increases 2023 earnings on back of record passenger numbers
Colombia’s Avianca saw earnings rise in 2023 as it transported 31.9 million passengers, the most in its history, while keeping costs in check.
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NewsEdelweiss to assign initial A350s to North American destinations
Swiss carrier Edelweiss intends to be the first carrier in the country to introduce Airbus A350s, and has unveiled initial long-haul routes for the type.
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NewsSeoul clears production of first 20 KF-21s
South Korea has approved the initial production batch of the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter and moved forward on a purchase plan for a previously announced upgrade programme for the Boeing F-15K Slam Eagle.
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NewsFAA pauses ‘variety’ of United’s certification activities in response to safety incidents
United Airlines is facing increased oversight from the Federal Aviation Administration following a series of safety incidents that have captured the public’s attention.
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NewsSAS expects network disruption as batch of A320neos undergoes component checks
Scandinavian carrier SAS is temporarily withdrawing several Airbus A320neo jets from service while it carries out checks on a specific component on the type. The airline says it needs to inspect pressure regulator transmitters on 18 A320neos. SAS states that this “requires pausing operations with these aircraft”, and admits that ...
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NewsEl Al considers raising funds through offer of securities
Israeli carrier El Al is considering carrying out a fundraising exercise through a public offering of securities. The airline has not stated the quantity of capital it aims to obtain, and it has not given a timeline. Controlling shareholder Kanfei Nesharim has informed the carrier that it intends to participate ...
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NewsIsrael’s El Al tentatively signs for up to nine more 787s
Israeli flag-carrier El Al has disclosed a preliminary agreement to purchase three more Boeing 787-9s, with options for another six. The airline says that the three aircraft would be delivered in 2029 and 2030. El Al adds that the optioned 787s, should they be taken up, would arrive from 2030 ...
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NewsBoom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator takes to the skies
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator took off for the first time on 22 March and completed a 12min maiden sortie during which it climbed to 7,120ft and hit 238kt (441km/h).
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NewsAllegiant’s flight attendants to receive average 25% raise under tentative labour deal
US discounter Allegiant Air and the union representing its flight attendants have agreed to new contract terms that would give attendants an average 25% wage bump upon ratification.
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NewsUS lawmakers call for recapitalisation of LC-130 Arctic transport fleet
The US Air National Guard in New York state operates the world’s only fleet of the unique “Skibird” C-130 variant equipped for take-off and landing on snow runways.
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NewsCollapsed SAA privatisation being referred to special investigators
South African Airways’ failed privatisation is to undergo scrutiny after being referred by parliamentarians to special investigators.
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NewsFAA responds to PW1100G ‘misaligned’ vane issue that caused a 2022 failure
The Federal Aviation Administration intends to require airlines replace a rotor in Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofans after a 2022 rotor failure caused an in-flight engine shutdown.