All United States articles – Page 7
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NewsCalifornia fire agency to evaluate autonomous-capable Sikorsky S-70i
The California fire agency has launched a five-year initiative with Sikorsky to explore how autonomous flight technology can enhance firefighting operations and improve safety in challenging conditions.
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NewsGeneral Atomics YFQ-42A logs first flight in Collaborative Combat Aircraft effort
The first of two uncrewed fighter prototypes being evaluated by the US Air Force has notched its maiden sortie, with the competing design set to log a similar milestone in the coming days.
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NewsTrump Administration suggests partial government ownership of key defence companies
One day after the Trump Administration announced it was taking a 10% stake in struggling chip manufacturer Intel, the US commerce secretary opened the door to similar action in the defence industry, describing Lockheed Martin as already being ”basically an arm of the US government”.
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NewsPSA Airlines’ growth push continues with appointment of first-ever chief operating officer
PSA, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, says that Chris McCartney stepped into the COO role on 20 August. He reports directly to chief executive Dion Flannery.
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NewsAirbus completes first autonomous H145 flight using Shield AI’s Hivemind
The test flight was supporting the airframer’s effort to convert the H145-based UH-72B crewed helicopter into an unmanned, autonomous logistics rotorcraft for the US Marine Corps.
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NewsAirlines for America names former US governor as next CEO
Chris Sununu will assume the trade group’s top leadership position starting on 9 September, when longtime CEO Nick Calio will step down after 15 years in the role.
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NewsSpirit Airlines’ network planner John Kirby to retire as rebuild falters
The ultra-low-cost carrier’s recent efforts to rebuild its network have failed to turn around the company’s fortunes.
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NewsUS Navy names new E-130J TACAMO aircraft ‘Phoenix II’
Based on the C-130J transport, the Phoenix II will replace the jet-powered E-6B Mercury fleet that allows for remote command of the US Navy’s submarine-launched nuclear ballistic missiles.
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NewsFlorida-based airline start-up Argentum plans to revive Silver Airways brand in Alaska
Newly established Argentum Airways has stepped in with a plan to acquire Silver’s air operator’s certificate and restart operations, after Silver ceased flying across its network in the Southeast USA and Caribbean in June.
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NewsITA Airways, United secure approval for codeshare partnership
ITA Airways is working to establish a codeshare relationship with United Airlines, following last month’s announcement of a similar pact with Air Canada.
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NewsAlaska Airlines targets two more European cities, rolls out new-look 787 livery
Alaska Airlines is planning to launch flights to London and Reykjavik, Iceland next spring as part of its ambitious international expansion from Seattle.
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NewsBoeing surpasses Allegiant’s expectations with timely Max 8 deliveries
Drew Wells, Allegiant’s chief commercial officer, said during Allegiant Travel Company’s earnings call on 4 August that “Boeing has exceeded our expectations on aircraft deliveries throughout this year”.
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NewsRaytheon secures largest-ever order for AMRAAM missiles
A $3.5 billion order for Raytheon’s Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) will cover deliveries of the combat proven munition to the US Air Force and US Navy, plus 19 overseas customers.
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NewsAvelo pursues fleet growth, eyeing additional leased 737s
US low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines is signalling intention to grow its fleet of leased Boeing 737s, having recently taken delivery of its 22nd narrowbody jet.
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NewsLockheed secures additional $4bn to increase production of key long-range missiles
The Pentagon added $4.2 billion to an existing Lockheed Martin contract to cover production increases for the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile and Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles.
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AnalysisBreaking Taiwan blockade via airlift would require 860 sorties per day, wargame indicates
A US-led airlift to break a Chinese blockade of Taiwan would require an unprecedented 860 daily cargo flights yet still fail to prevent economic collapse, according to new wargame findings.
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NewsDozens injured as Delta A330 hits heavy turbulence over Wyoming
A Delta Air Lines-operated Airbus A330-900 was diverted to Minneapolis on 30 July after hitting severe turbulence en route to Amsterdam.
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NewsBoeing extends ‘last, best and final’ contract offer to fighter assembly workers as strike looms
Described by Boeing as its “last, best and final offer”, the proposal includes wage increases beyond those offered in the deal previously rejected by union members.
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NewsPilots’ unions at Mesa, Republic enter joint contract talks ahead of proposed tie-up
Unions representing pilots for US regional carriers Mesa Airlines and Republic Airways recently ratified a “formal unity agreement” ahead of the airlines’ planned tie-up.
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NewsUS, Japanese carriers divert, cancel flights amid tsunami warning
At least two US carriers are holding flights from the US mainland to the Hawaiian islands in response to a tsunami warning triggered by a megaquake off t he coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Russia.