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NewsNTSB chair refutes whistleblower claim of Boeing document cover up
US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) chair Jennifer Homendy refutes a whistleblower’s claim that Boeing concealed key documents related to the Alaska Airlines flight 1282 accident in January.
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In depthWhistleblower warns Congress of 787 manufacturing concerns but Boeing pushes back
A current Boeing quality engineer told lawmakers on 17 April that the fuselages of more than 1,000 787s could be subject to early failure due to manufacturing “shortcuts” – an allegation Boeing firmly refutes.
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NewsItaly’s Tecnam launches updated P2006T NG
Italian airframer Tecnam has launched an updated version of its popular P2006T four-seat piston-twin, which it designates the NG.
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NewsIsrair Group restores fleet capacity to pre-conflict levels
Six months after the Israeli-Gaza conflict began, leisure carrier Israir Group has restored its fleet to pre-war levels. The airline says it will have nine single-aisle aircraft available, 192 days since the outbreak of the conflict in October 2023. With this level of capacity, it adds, it will be able ...
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NewsEuroAtlantic seeks to expand fleet as it secures funding commitment from shareholder
Portuguese wet-lease specialist EuroAtlantic Airways has secured a commitment for additional funding from its controlling shareholder, Njord I-Jet, as it looks to expand its fleet under a new management team. Njord I-Jet’s commitment illustrates its “confidence” in the “positive outlook” for the business, says the Lisbon-based carrier. The quantity of ...
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In depthAs Scoot takes first E2, an eager Embraer hopes for renewed interest in Asia
Scoot’s E2 debut has deeper significance for Brazilian airframer Embraer, which believes the entry-into-service will spark renewed interest from other Asia-Pacific operators, including the possibility of new orders this year.
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NewsRussia’s Smartavia shuffles senior leadership again
Russian carrier Smartavia has named Sergei Lazarev as its new chief executive, the fourth individual to hold the post in the space of about two years. Smartavia says Lazarev has been with the airline since March 2021. He was previously serving as first deputy general director for production at the ...
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NewsSupply chain issues slow GKN’s cryogenic motor tests, but H2GEAR continues to advance
GKN Aerospace continues to advance development of its 1MW hydrogen-electric powertrain under its H2GEAR programme but progress has been slower than hoped due to issues with the supply chain for its cryogenic electric motor.
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NewsBlackshape dismayed over fleet grounding but remains confident ahead of German air show
Italian airframer Blackshape Aircraft is confident that the grounding of its BS 115 and BK 160 single-engined trainers will shortly be resolved, as it supports regulatory investigations into two accidents which triggered the decision. The manufacturer is participating in the Aero Friedrichshafen 2024 show, which begins on 17 April, where ...
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NewsCaribbean operator St Barth Executive to introduce STOL version of P2012
Caribbean VIP operator St Barth Executive has been revealed as a launch customer for Tecnam’s short take-off and landing P2012 variant.
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NewsLilium begins producing battery packs to power its eVTOL jet
German advanced air mobility developer Lilium has begun producing battery packs designed to power its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet on its first piloted flight, scheduled for the end of this year.
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AnalysisJetSmart looks to grow in Argentina as economics and regulations improve: CEO
After launching domestic service in Colombia last month, JetSmart chief executive Estuardo Ortiz is already marching toward his next conquest – Argentina – with the goal of taking advantage of seismic economic and regulatory changes.
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NewsBoeing completes expansion of Tianjin composites joint venture
Boeing has completed expansion work at its Tianjin composites joint venture, allowing it to increase its production capacity of commercial aviation composite parts.
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NewsLegal claim over El Al group-booking price hike rejected
El Al states that a class action which accused the Israeli flag-carrier’s ticketing system of unfairly charging higher fares has been rejected in a legal judgement.
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NewsCasablanca could emerge as centre for KMC 777 freighter conversion
Casablanca is poised to become a freighter conversion centre for Boeing 777-300ERs under a venture involving Kansas Modification Center. KMC is one of several organisations developing cargo conversion programmes for 777 variants. It is co-operating with Wichita State University and aerospace firm NIAR Werx, and has been aiming for US ...
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NewsBoeing insists wealth of data shows long-term integrity of 787 fuselages
Boeing engineers insist they are confident in the long-term structural integrity of the 787’s composite fuselage, saying extensive testing and examination has shown that the fuselages retain durability far longer than most airlines will ever fly the jets.
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NewsFirst series wing panel in production for next-generation Do 228
In-house production of the wings for the latest NXT variant of the Dornier 228 is under way at the facilities of type certificate holder General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS) in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany.
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NewsUS carrier IAero files for liquidation after agreement to sell assets to Eastern
US charter carrier IAero Airways has formally filed for liquidation after ceasing operations and reaching an agreement to sell assets, including its Boeing 737 fleet.
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NewsEve picks Korea Aerospace as eVTOL pylon supplier
Eve Air Mobility has selected Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) as the pylon supplier for its in-development electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
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NewsEstonian ministers end potential Nordica sale talks but privatisation aim remains
Estonian ministers are suspending discussions with two companies which had sought to acquire the troubled carrier Nordic Aviation Group, although efforts to privatise the company will continue. The ministry of climate change says two entities had submitted binding purchase offers. But one has been determined to be “financially insufficient”, and ...