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NewsSouthwest uncertain over growth once 737 Max deliveries resume
Almost one year after the Boeing 737 Max was grounded, Southwest Airlines chief Gary Kelly has alluded to a fringe financial benefit from the Max situation as the budget carrier braces for the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Kelly says the severity of the decline has been “breathtaking”, with the ...
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NewsAmerican suspends numerous flights to Europe and Latin America
American Airlines has extended the suspension and cancellation of numerous international flights, including to regions that have not yet been severely impacted by the coronavirus, such as Latin America.
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NewsElbit to install infrared missile warning systems on US National Guard and Reserve F-16s
Elbit Systems of America has won a $472 million fixed-price contract to provide pylon-based infrared missile warning systems for US Air National Guard and US Air Force Reserve Command F-16 fighters.
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NewsUnited Airlines paints dire coronavirus scenario for 2020
United Airlines is preparing for a dark scenario for the aviation industry in the coming months as the coronavirus decimates demand and customers stay away from travel in order to protect themselves from becoming infected with the fast-moving flu-like disease.
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NewsAlaska Airlines not yet cutting capacity due to coronavirus
Alaska Airlines doesn’t plan to cut capacity for March and April, unlike many other airlines. It is still considering options to respond to the coronavirus epidemic that has hit the travel industry hard in the past month.
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NewsDelta plans to cut flights, ground aircraft and hoard cash as virus hammers demand
Delta Air Lines has cut near-term capacity at least 15% and has started hoarding cash in response to the coronavirus outbreak, which has pushed Delta’s bookings down as much as 30%.
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NewsAmerican Airlines to lease 22 787-8s from BOC Aviation
American Airlines has agreed to lease 22 Boeing 787-8s from BOC Aviation, the lessor discloses in a filing to the Hong Kong stock exchange. The aircraft, which are on long-term leases, will deliver in 2020 and 2021. Boeing Capital Corporation (BCC) was originally going to buy the aircraft and lease ...
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NewsBoeing Everett worker tests positive for coronavirus
Boeing confirms an employee at its facility in Everett, Washington, home to its widebody production plant, has tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.
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NewsHawaiian struggles with managing coronavirus crisis
Hawaiian Airlines is struggling with a dramatic decline in business due to the global COVID-19 epidemic, as passengers cancel both international and, increasingly, domestic travel in an effort to protect themselves from becoming infected.
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NewsUS Air Force buys two A-29 light attack aircraft for continued experiment
Sierra Nevada Corporation was awarded a $129 million contract to supply two Sierra Nevada/Embraer A-29 light attack aircraft to the US Air Force.
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NewsBoeing, Collins vow to continue tech investments
The downturn in aerospace stocks won’t halt Boeing and Collins Aerospace from investing in new commercial aircraft technologies, executives from those manufacturers said on 5 March during discussions at the US Chamber of Commerce aviation summit in Washington, DC. The aviation industry has proven adaptability and will continue to innovate ...
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NewsHawaiian suspends flights to Tokyo Haneda
After suspending its flights to South Korea in late February, Hawaiian Airlines now has halted flights from Hawaii to Tokyo’s Haneda International airport following declining demand for capacity to Asia amid the spiraling coronavirus scare.
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NewsFAA fines Boeing for unapproved sensors on almost 800 737s
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a $19.7 million fine against Boeing for regulatory violations related to sensors on nearly 800 examples of the 737NG and 737 Max.
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NewsCongress slams Boeing and FAA for alleged 737 Max failures
A US congressional committee investigating the Boeing 737 Max has issue a preliminary report highlighted alleged failures by Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration.
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Airline BusinessCoronavirus downturn raises questions about demand for new passenger jets
Aerospace analysts are now considering whether the coronavirus-induced airline industry downturn, should it persist, might lead airlines to defer aircraft deliveries or even cancel orders. While aircraft makers say their industry remains healthy, the downturn is also raising questions about potential fallout to Boeing’s 737 Max, an aircraft Boeing expects will be certificated by mid-year.
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NewsNorthrop turns to Canberra to shore up Triton production
Northrop Grumman says Australia should consider advancing its acquisition of the US Navy’s MQ-4C Triton UAV following the Trump administration’s proposal to pause production for the programme in FY2021 and FY2022. While pausing production, the administration wants instead to focus on the MQ-4C’s improved multi-intelligence configuration, designated IFC-4. The budget ...
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NewsIndigo Partners: Coronavirus may drive consolidation
Airlines with limited cash reserves face the greatest challenge in 2020 as businesses cancel travel plans and consumers reevaluate vacations due to the coronavirus, executives say 5 March during discussions at the US Chamber of Commerce aviation summit in Washington, DC. Air Canada chief executive Calin Rovinescu says that “cash ...
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In depthGE Aviation plans hiring freeze and preps for up to $300m Q1 virus hit
GE Aviation will implement a hiring freeze and reduce 2020 spending in response to a new 737 Max agreement with Boeing, while contending with an expected $200-$300 million first-quarter hit from the coronavirus outbreak.
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NewsAeroVironment starts flight testing larger Switchblade with greater range
A larger Switchblade could possibly carry tank-piercing munitions and be cheaper than Javelin anti-tank missiles, which cost roughly $250,000 each.
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NewsBombardier introduces Gogo’s Avance L5 retrofit for older Learjets
Bombardier has introduced the Gogo Avance L5 in-flight connectivity system as a retrofit for North America-based operators of its older Learjet aircraft