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NewsSmartLynx ties up with US lessor Aero Capital on A321 freighter conversions
Latvian wet-lease specialist SmartLynx is establishing an Airbus A321 converted freighter partnership with US lessor Aero Capital Solutions.
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NewsCongress signals support for continued advanced-propulsion research funding
US lawmakers sent a letter to the Pentagon urging defence leaders to continue funding research into adaptive-propulsion jet engines, which are expected to power future military aircraft.
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NewsRepublic Airways pilots secure major pay raise
Amid a broad surge in regional pilot pay, Republic Airways pilots represented by the Teamsters Local 357 union will receive a big rate increase.
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NewsOneworld alliance moves headquarters to Fort Worth from New York City
The Oneworld airline alliance plans to move its global headquarters to Fort Worth, Texas from New York City in December 2022.
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NewsFlexjet plans to become public company in 2023
US fractional business aircraft ownership company Flexjet has jumped on the go-public bandwagon, revealing plans to sell public shares by merging with a so-called special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).
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NewsSurf Air strikes $450m financing deal with Jetstream Aviation Capital
US aviation company Surf Air Mobility has secured $450 million in financing over six years from Jetstream Aviation Capital to fund the planned growth of its fleet of turboprop aircraft.
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NewsUS Air Force to test blended-wing logistics aircraft by 2027
The airframe concept proposed in the service’s recent climate action plan would serve as a refueller and cargo transport.
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NewsCargolux firms order for 10 777-8 Freighters
Luxembourg freighter specialist Cargolux Airlines has ordered 10 Boeing 777-8 Freighters, finalising an agreement disclosed by the companies at July’s Farnborough air show.
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NewsUnited Airlines will introduce flights to Dubai, Stockholm and Malaga in 2023
United Airlines is expanding its transatlantic summer flying schedule in 2023 to include new destinations Stockholm, Dubai and Malaga, Spain, in addition to adding flights to six other European cities.
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NewsBoeing 747-400LCF Dreamlifter sheds wheel on take-off from Taranto
One of the modified Boeing 747-400s used by the airframer for 787 aerostructure transport has apparently suffered a landing-gear malfunction during take-off from Taranto. Video footage circulating on social media purportedly shows one of the aircraft’s main landing-gear wheels detaching and falling, trailing smoke, to the ground as the jet ...
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NewsFrontier unveils first A321neo and tweaked paint scheme, plans expansion
Frontier Airlines marked the delivery of its first Airbus A321neo on 11 October, with the carrier’s chief executive saying the jet will further strengthen Frontier’s cost advantage and let it expand to new destinations, possibly including those outside North America.
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NewsDelta Air Lines invests up to $200m in Joby Aviation electric air taxis
A new deal with US startup Joby Aviation could eventually make zero-emissions, last-mile air taxi services available to customers flying with Delta Air Lines through New York and Los Angeles.
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NewsBoeing reports improved order, delivery activity in September
Boeing in September ramped up its aircraft deliveries and logged a solid month of orders, handing over 51 jets, including seven 787s, to customers during the month.
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NewsArmy delays Black Hawk replacement decision
Although the US Army previously planned to select a winner of the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft helicopter contest in September, programme officials say they are still working through the process.
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NewsNASA optimistic over power potential from solid-state batteries
US aeronautics agency NASA is progressing with solid-state battery designs which are capable of offering increased energy discharge while substantially reducing the weight of the casing. The agency has been pursuing a programme known as SABERS, focused on solid-state battery architecture, pointing out that such batteries can offer better energy ...
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NewsGE begins assembling second Improved Turbine Engine for US Army
The T901 next-generation rotorcraft engine will ultimately power the US Army’s current fleet of utility and attack helicopters and its Future Armed Reconnaissance Aircraft.
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NewsAmerican invests in Universal Hydrogen
American Airlines has made an equity investment in start-up Universal Hydrogen to help support the airline’s ambitious goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
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NewsSkyWest secures Brazilian state financing for the purchase of six E175s
Brazil’s economic development bank has agreed to provide US regional carrier SkyWest Airlines with R670 million ($128 million) in financing for the purchase of six Embraer 175 regional jets.
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Airline BusinessAirline Business Covid-19 recovery tracker: October 2022 update
Our regular examination of the latest global data for several key airline market indicators, including traffic and capacity in passenger and cargo markets, in-service and stored fleets, jet fuel costs, and share price trends for the world’s largest groups.
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NewsWestJet and Korean will codeshare on flights from Toronto and Vancouver
WestJet will begin adding its code to Korean Air flights from Toronto and Vancouver to Seoul, after the Canadian carrier decided to centralize its widebody flying from Calgary earlier this week.