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NewsUS flight attendants call for extension of government aid until year-end at minimum
The union representing US flight attendants has called on Congress to extend government financial assistance for airlines through the end of the year.
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NewsUSAF General Charles Brown confirmed as first African American service chief in US history
General Charles Q Brown was confirmed to be the next US Air Force chief of staff by the US Senate in a vote of 98 to 0.
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NewsFlight tests show new B61-12 nuclear bomb compatible with F-15E Strike Eagle
The demonstrations, carried out with a mock weapon, come ahead of the fighter being certificated to carry the nuke, says Sandia National Laboratories.
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NewsPilots face career anxiety after coronavirus disruption
With furloughs on the horizon, pilots stress about careers while airlines worry about future pilot pipelines.
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NewsNTSB urges regulators to close loophole allowing less-stringent lithium-ion battery tests
A battery fire inside a FedEx truck in 2016 has led the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to recommend tighter regulation of some lithium-ion batteries.
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NewsBoeing logs new 767F orders in May though aircraft cancellations continue
Boeing received new orders for six 767 Freighters in May, though the company’s aircraft backlog declined by 90 jets in the month due largely to order cancellations and other negative adjustments.
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NewsUS DOT extends financial aid for ‘essential air service’ carriers
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) says it will extend its financial support to airlines that cancel essential air service flights due to ongoing lack of demand stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsWhy airlines are favouring newer jets over old, despite low oil prices
The coronavirus downturn and concurrent cheap fuel have not led the world’s airlines to favour older narrowbody aircraft over newer or more-efficient jets, despite predictions to the contrary.
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NewsRoyal Canadian Air Force to buy two Challenger 650s from Bombardier
The Royal Canadian Air Force plans to buy two Challenger 650 business jets from Bombardier, with delivery scheduled for summer 2020.
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NewsDelta and LATAM apply to DOT for codeshare approval
Delta Air Lines and Chilean carrier LATAM have applied to the Department of Transportation for blanket approval to operate codeshare routes within each others’ networks.
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NewsRansomware attack hits ST Engineering’s USA aerospace unit
ST Engineering’s aerospace subsidiary in the USA has suffered a data breach after being hit by criminal ransomware attack. The incident at VT San Antonio Aerospace involved a cyber criminal group known as the Maze group gaining unauthorised access to its IT network and launching a ransomware attack. ST ...
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NewsUS airlines win DOT approval to deepen network cuts
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) will grant 15 carriers exemptions from their air service commitments in exchange for federal assistance, following a revision to its initial requirement that airlines had to maintain service to all destinations in their networks prior to 1 March. The DOT notice published on 3 ...
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NewsKalitta 737 freighter involved in Rochester runway incident
A Boeing 737-400 Special Freighter operated by Kalitta Charters II ran off a Rochester, New York runway following a rejected takeoff on 5 June, coming to stop on grass beside the runway.
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NewsUS Army to demo CH-47F with more powerful Honeywell T55
The T55-GA-714C engine generates 6,000hp (4,470kW), a 25% increase in power compared to the current T55 that is on the CH-47, Honeywell says. The engine also burns 10% less fuel.
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NewsBoeing modifying 777 fuel indicator after in-flight discrepancy incidents
Boeing is developing a modification for passenger and freighter 777s after the discovery of a fuel discrepancy problem involving the centre wing tank. The modification follows at least 25 instances of disparity between the aircraft’s fuel-quantity indicator for the centre tank and the uplifted amount from refuelling trucks – after ...
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NewsBombardier to cut 2,500 jobs as business jet deliveries slump
Bombardier Aviation is cutting its workforce by around 2,500 personnel, particularly at its Canadian manufacturing divisions. The airframer, which has largely withdrawn from commercial aviation operations to focus on executive jets, says business jet deliveries are forecast to be down 30% this year. Bombardier says it “must adjust” its operations ...
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NewsAmazon to boost fleet with 12 Boeing 767s from ATSG
Amazon Air has agreed leases for an additional 12 Boeing 767-300 freighters from Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), which are scheduled to be delivered by the end of 2021. Amazon announced the deal on 3 June, stating the expansion of its fleet is part of its efforts to deliver goods ...
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NewsUS Navy completes first captive carry flight test of AARGM-ER on F/A-18 Super Hornet
The US Navy (USN) completed the first captive carry flight test of an Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile – Extended Range (AARGM-ER) missile on a Boeing F/A-18E Super Hornet on 1 June.
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NewsBell unveils manufacturing team for US Army FARA
Bell has struck agreements with nine aerospace firms to supply parts, software and services for its 360 Invictus helicopter, the company’s prototype submission for the US Army Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) programme.
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NewsAmerican to operate 55% of its 2019 domestic network this summer
American Airlines’ domestic schedule will soon exceed 50% of its prior-year level for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic hammered travel demand.