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NewsNew Canadian low-cost carrier Lynx Air set to launch in early 2022
A new Canadian ultra-low-cost carrier called Lynx Air is set to launch flight operations the first quarter of 2022.
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NewsEmbraer vows legal measures as Brazilian air force to cut KC-390 order by nearly half
The Brazilian air force informed Embraer it will cut its KC-390 Millennium transport order from 28 to 15 aircraft.
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NewsBoeing ‘needs’ to develop jet to counter A321neo: Udvar-Hazy
The head of aircraft lessor Air Lease thinks Boeing must develop an aircraft to counter long-range versions of Airbus’s A321neo, saying the US airframer’s ability to regain competitive footing will become tougher with time.
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NewsFAA proposes new rule to address 747 fuel-tank ignition risk
In a move to prevent fuel tank fires, the Federal Aviation Administration intends to require US airlines to inspect and potentially modify some fuel-tank components in 104 Boeing 747s.
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NewsBoeing had pitched Air Lease on 777X Freighter
Boeing pitched a freighter version of its 777X to aircraft lessor Air Lease before that company decided instead to become launch customer for Airbus’s newly announced A350F.
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NewsBusiness travel patterns have shifted: American CEO
American Airlines chief executive Doug Parker says the carrier has seen business travel patterns shift amid the pandemic, and that smaller companies are now on the leading edge of the return in corporate travel.
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NewsCargojet order launches Mammoth 777-200LR freighter programme
Canadian carrier Cargojet Airways has emerged as the launch customer for the Boeing 777-200LR freighter conversion initiated by US-based Mammoth Freighters. Cargojet is to take a pair of the converted twinjets, and will hold options on another pair – as well as options for two conversions of the larger 777-300ER. ...
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NewsCollins explores pilot fatigue risk-reduction through eye-tracking tie-up
Avionics specialist Collins Aerospace is to collaborate with Australian-based vision technology firm Seeing Machines to explore the use of eye-tracking systems to reduce pilot fatigue risk. Collins will have access to Seeing Machines’ optics and processing capabilities, as well as human factors expertise, to underpin development of the aerospace firm’s ...
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NewsLockheed outlines strong demand for C-130J, as first German example flies
Lockheed Martin has performed the first flight of a C-130J for Germany, as fresh sales opportunities look set to enable it to extend production of the tactical transport for the next decade-plus.
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NewsP&W creates chief sustainability role amid focus on ‘net zero’
Engine maker Pratt & Whitney has created the new position of chief sustainability officer, and named longtime geared-turbofan (GTF) executive Graham Webb to fill the roll.
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NewsBell flies 525 Relentless using sustainable aviation fuel for first time
Bell flew its 525 Relentless super-medium-twin helicopter for the first time in the summer of 2021 using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
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NewsUS airlines prepare for busy Thanksgiving travel period
Major US airlines are preparing for an onslaught of passengers over the US Thanksgiving holiday long weekend later this month.
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NewsCanadian coast guard receives last Bell 429 helicopter
The Canadian coast guard has received its final Bell 429, the last part of its helicopter “Fleet Renewal Plan”.
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NewsBrazil’s Flapper to operate Caravans powered by Magnix electric motors
Brazilian charter provider Flapper and electric propulsion company Magnix are working to bring electric-powered Cessna Caravans to Brazilian skies in 2024.
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NewsNATO exercise practices coordinating defences against small drones
NATO is working to coordinate the lower tier air defences of its members against hard-to-spot and difficult to shoot down small unmanned air vehicles.
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NewsUS ‘net-zero’ plan cites uncertainty about sustainable aviation fuel benefits
A new US government report makes clear that the carbon-reduction benefits of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) are unclear – being somewhere more than 50% cleaner than tradition fuel.
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NewsAir Lease becomes A350F launch customer as part of broader large Airbus order
US lessor Air Lease has become the launch customer for the Airbus A350 freighter, agreeing to take seven of the type as part of a large order for 111 Airbus jets. Air Lease is adding more widebodies, taking four already-placed A330neos, while it will substantially lift its single-aisle commitment, with ...
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NewsBoeing seals long-term titanium supply pact with Russia’s VSMPO
Boeing has agreed a long-term contract with the Russian metals specialist VSMPO-Avisma covering the supply of titanium products for commercial aircraft. The US airframer says the pact also includes a collaboration to increase use of the Ural Boeing Manufacturing joint venture, located in Russia, and hike research investment to support ...
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NewsT-7A Red Hawk test fleet ready for EMD boost, Boeing says
Boeing is poised to start the next phase of flight-testing with its T-7A Red Hawk, as the company continues to see strong market interest in the advanced jet trainer.
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NewsIndigo Partners unveils huge order for over 250 Airbus jets
Airbus opened the Dubai air show with a powerful recovery signal by unveiling a huge order for 255 aircraft to be taken up by the airlines of Indigo Partners. Its agreement for single-aisle aircraft appears to quash any suggestions, voiced ahead of the show, that the air transport crisis might ...