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NewsTaiwan’s AIDC sees F-16V work as foundation for future projects
Taiwan’s Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) believes its work to upgrade the country’s fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16s positions it well for a possible Dassault Mirage 2000-5 upgrade programme.
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NewsAirAsia, AirAsia X eye more ‘historic highs’ following profitable 2023
AirAsia and its medium-haul sister unit AirAsia X have a positive outlook for 2024, citing factors such as fleet recovery, lower fuels costs, as well as robust international travel demand.
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NewsHong Kong airport’s three-runway system ready by year-end, amid talk of ‘new aviation hinterland’
Hong Kong international airport’s (HKIA) Three-Runway System is expected to be commissioned by the end of the year, allowing the airport to tap into what it calls “a new aviation hinterland”.
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NewsBoeing lands $3.4 billion contract for Canadian, German P-8As
Boeing has secured a $3.4 billion production contract from the US Navy covering P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft for Canada and Germany.
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NewsXQ-67A in maiden flight as part of collaborative combat aircraft push
The US Air Force has conducted the maiden sortie of the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) XQ-67A unmanned air vehicle, another step on the road to developing low-cost, ‘attritable’ aircraft.
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NewsAce Aeronautics targets growing market for upgraded Black Hawks
Alabama-based aircraft upgrade specialist Ace Aeronautics sees increasing international demand for its upgrade programme for legacy Sikorsky Black Hawks from both civil and military operators.
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NewsAW09 certification prospects boosted as latest ‘workhorse’ takes flight
Leonardo Helicopters is increasingly confident that certification for the AW09 will arrive in time to allow service entry for the light-single in 2025, following the maiden sortie of the first production-representative aircraft.
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NewsVolocopter receives approval to begin serial production of VoloCity
Air taxi developer Volocopter has received German government approval to begin serial production of its VoloCity aircraft.
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NewsNTSB revises accident report to remove blaming Tamarack for 2018 crash
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has revised a 2021 accident report to remove a conclusion that Tamarack Aerospace’s Atlas active winglets caused a deadly Cessna Citation 525 crash in 2018.
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NewsBeyond Aero claims France’s first manned hydrogen-powered flight
Beyond Aero claims to have completed France’s first manned flights of an electric aircraft powered by hydrogen.
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NewsBritish Army to complete Apache fleet transition in March
The British Army will in late March conduct its final flights with the legacy Apache AH1 attack helicopter, while also declaring a formal transfer of readiness to Boeing’s new-generation AH-64E.
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NewsBell building ‘white-tail’ 525s with orders yet to emerge
Bell holds no firm orders for the developmental 525 Relentless, the airframer has disclosed, even as it begins production of the first serial helicopters.
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NewsAirbus modifying CFM56 engine-control logic after serious A320 thrust-reverser incident
Airbus is aiming to introduce an engine control unit software modification for CFM International CFM56 powerplants, to reduce the safety risk if A320 pilots attempt a go-around after activating reverse-thrust. Standard procedures require crews to commit to a full-stop landing once reverse-thrust has been selected. But analysis of flight data ...
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NewsIAG chief still optimistic over Air Europa deal
IAG chief executive Luis Gallego remains optimistic that the group can secure approval for its long-running attempt to acquire Spanish carrier Air Europa after putting forward further remedies to address European regulator competition concerns over the planned acquisition.
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NewsSecond A-50 loss strains Russian AEW&C capability, UK MoD says
Russia’s loss of a second Beriev A-50 surveillance aircraft within as many months during operations near Ukraine will place additional pressure on its airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) capability, the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) says.
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NewsVueling chief executive to head Iberia
IAG has named Vueling chief executive Marco Sansavini as the new head of Spanish flag carrier Iberia.
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NewsEl Al in talks for more 787s while narrowbody renewal decision nears
Israeli flag-carrier El Al is negotiating with Boeing for the acquisition of three more 787s, with an option for six additional aircraft.
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NewsSpike NLOS missile on target for US Army fielding this year
The US Army will begin fielding Rafael’s Spike NLOS long-range air-to-surface missile with its Boeing AH-64E Apache fleet later this year, following the recent completion of qualification testing.
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NewsAir France-KLM hit by disruption costs in loss-making end to profitable 2023
Air France-KLM made a loss in the fourth quarter of 2023, as costs relating to geopolitical developments in the Middle East and Africa contributed to its swing into the red but only slightly dented a positive full-year performance from the group.
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NewsEl Al defies impact of Gaza conflict to post fourth-quarter and full-year profits
Israeli flag-carrier El Al has fended off the impact of the Gaza conflict, posting a full-year pre-tax profit of $125 million, and a net of $117 million, after experiencing a strong fourth quarter. El Al generated full-year revenues of $2.5 billion, a rise of 26%, while operating expenses only increased ...