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NewsJetlines’ first aircraft arrives in Canada as launch timeline slips
Canada Jetlines’ first aircraft has arrived in Canada, as the company’s timeline to launch revenue flights slips to mid-2022.
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NewsAvenger, virtual swarm in autonomous engagement with simulated threat
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has conducted a live/virtual unmanned air vehicle (UAV) swarm test against a simulated air-to-air opponent.
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NewsUS, Mexican regulators make ‘significant’ safety progress: Volaris CEO
Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier Volaris expects the Federal Aviation Administration will restore Mexico’s aviation safety rating in the second half of 2022 as it seeks to expand between the USA and Mexico – the backbone of its business.
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NewsDelta withdraws codeshare with Aeroflot
Delta Air Lines has cut ties with its alliance partner Aeroflot after the Russian military invaded Ukraine earlier this week
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AnalysisRussia-Ukraine war opens prospect of aerospace titanium shortage
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought fresh uncertainty to Western aerospace companies, many of which rely on Russia to provide a massive portion of titanium used to produce commercial jets.
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NewsCMA CGM seeks to open transatlantic freighter services to US cities
French logistics firm CMA CGM’s new air cargo operation is seeking authorisation to open transatlantic services to US destinations early this year. The company disclosed a year ago that it was establishing its own air freight division, CMA CGM Air Cargo, and has since recruited Air Belgium to operate Airbus ...
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NewsFAA bans US aviation interests from flying over Ukraine, Belarus and western Russia
The Federal Aviation Administration has banned US aviation interests from flying over Ukraine, Belarus and parts of western Russia after Russia invaded Ukraine in an attack overnight.
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NewsAlex Cruz joins WestJet’s board of directors
Canada’s WestJet has appointed ex-British Airways chief executive Alex Cruz to its board of directors.
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InterviewUS Air Force international team zeroes in on deterrence, partnerships
Kelli Seybolt has a key role in driving US Air Force (USAF) engagement with allies, helping ensure airpower capability and deterrence.
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NewsNorthrop Grumman to develop digital twin of Bombardier CRJ testbed
Northrop Grumman plans to develop a “digital twin replica” of its highly-modified Bombardier CRJ700 testbed aircraft, including of the jet’s subsystems.
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NewsFAA’s latest 5G order targets 737NGs, warns of more cockpit effects
A new Federal Aviation Administration order targeting earlier-generation 737s – including 737NGs – reveals that 5G interference might affect other aircraft systems, potentially even causing false landing gear indications.
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NewsFAA and aviation stakeholders launch unleaded fuel initiative
The Federal Aviation Administration and general aviation (GA) interest groups have agreed on a roadmap to phase out the use of leaded fuel for GA aircraft in the USA by 2030.
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NewsWizz accuses pilot unions of pushing labour agenda in objections to US services
Wizz Air has rejected US pilot unions’ claims about its operations as irrelevant and untrue, accusing them of attempting to interfere in regulatory processes to further their own pro-union agenda simply because they disagree with the airline’s labour policies. The carrier is seeking to serve US destinations with an Airbus ...
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NewsAirbus and CFM to test liquid-hydrogen engine mounted on A380 fuselage
Airbus is to use an A380 as the flight-test demonstrator for a future hydrogen-fuelled engine, to be developed under a co-operation with CFM International partners Safran and GE Aviation. The demonstrator will be based on the MSN1 airframe, which was used for A380 certification flights and served as a testbed ...
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NewsTurkey’s Corendon to take batch of Air Lease 737 Max jets
Turkish operator Corendon Airlines Group is introducing nine Boeing 737 Max jets over the course of the next 18 months. All nine are being brought in through US lessor Air Lease. The company is to receive five 737 Max 8s in the spring of this year, with another to follow ...
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NewsUS Navy CMV-22B secures initial operational capability
The US Navy has awarded the Bell Boeing CMV-22B Osprey tiltrotor with its initial operational capability (IOC).
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NewsDelta network planning exec Laurence resigns after just one month
Delta Air Lines says a top executive has resigned just one month after he arrived at the carrier.
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NewsAir Canada reverses decision to cancel 12 A220s, will take the jets after all
Air Canada now intends to make good on taking delivery of 12 ordered Airbus A220s that it had previously intended to cancel.
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NewsAir Canada reports heavy 2021 loss but plans significant growth in 2022
Air Canada logged another year of steep losses in 2021 though its overall financial position improved and the airline plans significant 2022 expansion.
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OpinionCan Boeing deliver under new pact with Qatar Airways?
Boeing’s 777X freighter launch was no surprise. But making sure the new jet delivers will be vital to maintaining the airframer’s rekindled relationship with Qatar Airways.