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Malaysia Airlines parent extends profitability streak despite ‘operational headwinds’ in 2024
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) posted its third consecutive annual operating profit, despite significant network cuts at the end of the year amid supply chain disruptions.
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UAE gets the KF-21 red carpet during South Korean visit
The air forces of South Korea and the United Arab Emirates have entered a pact related to the developmental Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter.
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Air New Zealand receives first retrofitted 787
Air New Zealand’s has received its first retrofitted Boeing 787-9, and will return it to commercial operations in mid-May.
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PLA faces challenges with broad UAV adoption, integration
A new report highlights the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) growing ambitions for unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), while also underscoring the significant challenges China faces in integrating these systems across its military branches.
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Air New Zealand flags ‘substantial’ drop in earnings as engine issues grow
Air New Zealand expects a “substantial reduction” in the compensation received for ongoing engine reliability issues, which it says will impact its financial performance for the year ending 30 June.
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Embraer E2 jets clinch Mongolian certification
Embraer has gained certification for its E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft from the Mongolian regulator, paving the way for the eventual introduction of E190-E2s with operator Hunnu Air.
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US approves Philippines to acquire TH-73 trainer helicopters
The $120 million package covers Manila to begin negotiating to purchase an unspecified number of the Leonardo trainer helicopters.
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Indonesia’s Kaan interest no Turkish delight for KF-21
Jakarta’s open interest in Turkish Aerospace’s developmental Kaan fighter further muddies Indonesia’s already murky plans for new fighters.
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Chinese inquiry confirms ignition of leaking oxygen destroyed Tu-204 freighter
Chinese investigators have found that the fire which destroyed a Tupolev Tu-204C freighter at Hangzhou originated from a crew oxygen system malfunction in the right-hand side of the cockpit, with leaking oxygen and hot components igniting combustible material.
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India tests long-range ‘Gaurav’ glide bomb
India has conducted a series of successful tests with a new 454kg (1,000lb) glide bomb, which was dropped from a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter.
