All News articles – Page 77
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NewsA400M programme awaits fresh sales as production backlog narrows
Airbus Defence & Space is on track to reach the three-quarter point in production of its A400M Atlas this year, unless it can add to its order backlog for the tactical transport.
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NewsAirbus experiencing ‘aggressive’ pricing in widebody campaigns: Faury
Airbus acknowledges it is experiencing pressure on pricing in the widebody sector, as it seeks to establish a stronger presence in the market.
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NewsC-130J in RNZAF livery breaks cover in Georgia
The Royal New Zealand Air Force’s first of five new Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transports has emerged from the paint shop.
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NewsFormer Batik Malaysia chief Chandran returns to the helm
Batik Air Malaysia has reappointed its former CEO Chandran Rama Muthy to helm the carrier.
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NewsAirbus expects to deliver 800 commercial aircraft in 2024
Airbus is expecting to deliver around 800 commercial aircraft this year, up from the 735 handed over during 2023.
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NewsA321XLR entry into service slips into second half of this year
Airbus has slipped the entry into service of its A321XLR into the second half of this year.
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NewsSurf Air secures 90 early deliveries of Electra’s hybrid-electric aircraft
A pair of US start-ups with plans to electrify regional aviation are partnering to bring their emerging low-emissions technologies to a “broad customer base”.
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NewsAustralian watchdog flags ‘persistently high’ cancellations as recovery stabilises
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has singled out domestic airline service reliability as a “significant concern”, noting that cancellations and delays remain “persistently high” even as traffic recovery stabilises and airfares decline.
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NewsUS Army to pursue full-rate production deal with Boeing for Block II Chinooks
As part of a wide-reaching shift in its aviation strategy, the US Army will enter into negotiations with Boeing to acquire the latest version of the CH-47F heavy-lift helicopter.
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NewsRomania’s Animawings seeks to expand with A220s as Aegean divests majority share
Romanian operator Animawings has disclosed plans to expand its fleet with Airbus A220s and A320neos, following Greek carrier Aegean Airlines’ divestment of its entire majority shareholding in the company.
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NewsUnited dials up effort to secure Hawaiian’s forfeited Haneda slot
United Airlines is requesting the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to “immediately grant” the carrier’s uncontested application for a soon-to-be-vacated slot at Tokyo’s Haneda airport.
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NewsWashington seeks to cut F-35 acquisition target in 2025
The Biden Administration is reportedly seeking to reduce its annual purchase of Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighters from 83 to fewer than 70, citing constraints to the defence spending.
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NewsUS investigators urge FAA to reconsider retrofit in 25h recorder proposal
While the US National Transportation Safety Board is satisfied with parts of an FAA proposal to expand cockpit-voice recorder duration to 25h, it is disappointed that the plan does not cover retrofit of older aircraft.
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NewsIsrair considers convertible bond issue to fund A320 purchase
Israir Group is to consider raising debt through issuing convertible bonds, to assist with financing the purchase of an Airbus A320.
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NewsSmaller airframers concerned over scope of 25h cockpit-voice recorder proposal
Manufacturers of regional and business aircraft have expressed various concerns about the US FAA proposal to fit 25h cockpit-voice recorders to all newly-manufactured models.
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NewsPHI prepares for H160 route-proving trials
Airbus Helicopters and US operator PHI are preparing for the start of route-proving flights in the Gulf of Mexico using the airframer’s new H160 medium-twin.
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NewsATR hails delivery rebound in 2023, but falls short of target
ATR has fallen short of its delivery target for 2023 but hailed the tally of 36 aircraft – a 44% increase over the previous year – as “a big achievement”.
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NewsThai Airways to order at least 45 Boeing jets
Thai Airways International is set to order 45 Boeing aircraft for long-term fleet renewal, with the deal expected to be firmed up in the coming days at the Singapore air show.
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NewsP&W renews sustainment contract for South Korean F100 engines
Pratt & Whitney has renewed its performance-based logistics (PBL) contract to maintain F100 engines that power Republic of Korea Air Force fighters.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters plans steep H175 ramp-up to cope with booming offshore demand
Airbus Helicopters is planning to aggressively ramp up production of its H175 super-medium-twin, quadrupling output by 2026 to deal with surging interest from the oil and gas market.