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NewsP&WC details hybridisation plan for PW127 engine that could power ATR Evo
Pratt & Whitney Canada parent RTX has provided more details on the advanced hybrid-electric PW127 turboprop engine it is developing under an EU Clean Aviation project that could eventually go on to power ATR’s planned Evo aircraft.
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NewsAirbus confirms feasibility of 100-seat ZEROe hydrogen fuel cell aircraft concept
Airbus is continuing to progress work on its ZEROe 100-seat aircraft concept and related hydrogen fuel cell powertrain, confirming the feasibility of the concept at the turn of the year.
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NewsThales eyes expansion of contrail-avoidance trials after Amelia test success
Thales is eyeing a large-scale trial of a new contrail-avoidance system to validate the solution ahead of a possible commercial roll-out by 2030 after a 12-month trial with French carrier Amelia demonstrated the viability of the technology.
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NewsEl Al estimates financial impact of flight suspension from Iranian conflict
Israeli flag-carrier El Al estimates that disruption from the Middle East conflict has been directly costing the operator some $4 million daily. El Al suspended regular flights on 28 February in the wake of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. Its estimate for the financial impact covers days on which it ...
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NewsAir Astana co-founder BAE Systems exits carrier after nearly 25 years
UK aerospace firm BAE Systems is selling its remaining interest in Kazakh operator Air Astana Group, divesting the entire shareholding, nearly 6.9%, to institutional investors. BAE Systems was a founding partner of Air Astana, which was set up as a joint venture in 2001. It initially held 49% of the ...
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NewsInadvertent ‘climb thrust’ selection preceded A320 excursion from Christchurch taxiway
New Zealand investigators have determined that a Jetstar Airbus A320 was damaged during a taxiway excursion at Christchurch, after the captain inadvertently advanced the thrust levers to ‘climb’ power after vacating the runway. While en route from Auckland on 31 May 2024, the aircraft had suffered a yellow-circuit hydraulic failure ...
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NewsRamp agent seriously injured by A319 jet blast after misunderstanding signal
US investigators believe a ramp agent was seriously injured by jet blast from a parked Airbus A319 after misinterpreting signals from the aircraft’s marshaller at Santa Barbara airport. The United Airlines aircraft had arrived from San Francisco on 18 July last year but its crew received several electrical fault indications ...
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NewsEve Air Mobility secures funding through 2028 amid development ramp-up
Florida-based Eve Air Mobility has secured sufficient financing to fund operations through 2028 as research and development expenses surged 50% year-on-year, driven by an intensive flight-test campaign of its electric air taxi prototype that commenced in December.
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NewsAllegiant receives antitrust approval for Sun Country purchase, accelerates timeline
The US Department of Justice has granted antitrust clearance for Allegiant Travel’s acquisition of Sun Country Airlines, allowing the discount carriers to advance their $850 million combination ahead of the previously anticipated schedule.
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NewsNose-wheel misalignment preceded DHC-6’s excursion and collision with helicopter
French investigators have disclosed that the nose-wheel of an Air Antilles De Havilland DHC-6 was not centred before the turboprop veered off the runway while landing and collided with a parked helicopter.
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NewsUnited Aircraft passenger airliner prototypes to undergo natural icing tests
United Aircraft is to undertake natural icing tests on three new aircraft models, with prototypes being flown to Arkhangelsk in northern Russia. The Yakovlev SJ-100 and MC-21-310 have been sent to the city’s Talagi airport, and will be joined by the Ilyushin Il-114-300. “Specialists will check the operation of the ...
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NewsUS airlines seek Cuba flight cuts amid fuel crisis
Three US carriers have secured regulatory approval to significantly reduce Cuba operations as the island nation grapples with severe fuel shortages and deteriorating infrastructure, leading to plummeting passenger demand.
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NewsAeroflot cuts back premium cabins in single-aisle fleets
Russian flag-carrier Aeroflot is reconfiguring nearly 30 single-aisle jets to reduce premium accommodation in favour of more economy seats. The airline will change the layout of 22 Boeing 737-800s and seven Airbus A320s. Aeroflot says the 737s’ capacity will increase from 158 to 162, by cutting the business-class cabin from ...
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NewsFAA proposes requiring airlines inspect 787s for fatigue caused by ‘shim gaps’
The US regulator has issued a proposed airworthiness directive requiring inspections of 787s for fatigue cracks stemming from manufacturing errors involving oversized gaps between structural components, the latest action addressing quality issues at Boeing.
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NewsAir Astana quickly shifted Gulf capacity to Asian routes as Iran conflict broke
Kazakh carrier Air Astana has detailed a rapid reallocation of capacity undertaken within a couple of days of the beginning of the Iranian conflict. Chief executive-designate Ibrahim Canliel says the airline immediately suspended operations to the Gulf region – including such cities as Dubai, Jeddah, Doha and Salalah – after ...
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NewsUS aviation industry seeks 2032 deadline extension for 5G-related altimeter upgrades
The US aviation industry is pressing the Federal Aviation Administration to extend until mid-2032 the deadline for upgrading 58,600 radio altimeters across 41,000 aircraft to withstand interference from 5G cellular signals, citing supply chain constraints and unrealistic production timelines.
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NewsTaiwan’s Starlux plans lease of more A321neos
Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines has disclosed that it will lease eight more Airbus A321neos for its fleet. The aircraft will be sourced from lessor BOC Aviation (UK) according to a submission to the Taiwanese stock exchange on 10 March. The disclosure values the transaction at around $81.2 million per aircraft. ...
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NewsNigerian carrier Enugu Air to commence independent services after securing AOC
Nigeria’s civil aviation authority has granted an air operator’s certificate to regional carrier Enugu Air, enabling it to commence independent operations. Enugu Air has been relying on operational support from Nigerian airline XE Jet while it progressed through the regulatory process. But the civil aviation authority says it issued an ...
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NewsJet2 introducing virtual-reality walkaround training after system’s regulatory approval
UK leisure carrier Jet2 is introducing a virtual-reality training device for pilots’ pre-flight aircraft inspections, as the system secures approval from the country’s regulator. Jet2 is implementing the system at its Manchester and Bradford training centres, to provide pilots with a “realistic” and “measurable” simulation of walkaround checks, says the ...
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NewsCRJ700 diverts after radome apparently holed during Washington take-off
US regulators have disclosed that an MHIRJ CRJ700 diverted to Washington Dulles after an object apparently punctured the radome during departure from Washington National. The aircraft – operated by PSA Airlines on behalf of American Airlines – had been bound for Birmingham, Alabama. It took off from National’s runway 15 ...