All Europe news – Page 123
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NewsUS airlines welcome Dutch government’s about-face on Schiphol slot cuts
US airlines are celebrating news that the Dutch government has backed off a plan to reduce the number of flights at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport next year.
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NewsMTU advances next-generation powertrain projects
MTU Aerospace continues to progress two next-generation propulsion concepts with that activity buoyed by the recent award of EU funding to accelerate work on a fuel cell powertrain.
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NewsLessor Abelo makes beeline for more ATRs
Recently formed regional aircraft lessor Abelo has returned to ATR for another batch of up to 20 aircraft, potentially doubling its commitment for the twin-turboprop type.
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NewsConversion momentum builds as IAI inducts more 777-300ERs for modification
Israel Aerospace Industries has completed two Boeing 777-300ER freighter conversions, and is in the process of modifying another three, with the aircraft due to enter service next year. One aircraft (N778CK) is undertaking the flight-test and certification programme, while a second (N779CK) is being displayed at the Dubai air show. ...
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Airline BusinessWhy start-up Play is not rushing for growth despite reaching profit landmark
Icelandic budget carrier Play turned its first profit in the third quarter after a bright summer, but two and half years into the project, chief executive Birgir Jonsson is making sure the airline does not drift away from the basics
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NewsLeonardo eyes sales boost from higher gross weight AW169
Leonardo Helicopters is presenting its skid-equipped AW169 at the Dubai air show, fresh from announcing a pair of performance upgrade kits for the intermediate-twin. On 30 October, the Italian airframer revealed an optional 300kg (660lb) increase in maximum take-off weight for the AW169, to 5.1t, alongside a new 11-passenger configuration ...
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NewsCAeS makes dash for gas as it targets near-term fuel cell opportunities
Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) has subtly shifted its focus in a bid to take advantage of what it sees as the near-term opportunity offered by fuel cells running on gaseous hydrogen.
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NewsUAE’s final GlobalEye nears debut flight, as Swedish programme advances
Saab is close to performing the debut flight of its fifth and final GlobalEye surveillance aircraft for the United Arab Emirates, while it scans for additional sales.
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NewsFive US special operations aircrew killed in Mediterranean helicopter crash
The US Army has identified the two pilots and three crew who died when their Sikorsky MH-60 special operations Black Hawk crashed while practising in-flight refuelling over the Mediterranean Sea.
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NewsAir Baltic orders more A220s as it looks to take fleet to 100 by end of decade
Latvian carrier Air Baltic is extending its commitment to the Airbus A220, with an agreement which will take its fleet to 100 of the type by the end of the decade. It is taking 30 more of the aircraft through a deal which also includes 20 purchase rights. The airline ...
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NewsSunExpress orders up to 90 more 737s including first Max 10s
Fast-growing Turkish joint-venture leisure carrier SunExpress has placed an order for 45 Boeing 737 Max jets for delivery from 2029, together with options and purchase rights on 45 more.
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NewsRe-engined Il-76MD-90A makes Dubai show debut
Russia’s presence at the Dubai air show includes a debut for its re-engined Ilyushin Il-76MD-90A transport.
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News‘Amazing momentum’ has C-390 prospects soaring, Embraer defence chief says
Embraer is aiming to close out an already great year for its C/K-390 airlifter by securing additional orders, while it also eyes longer-term opportunities in the Middle East.
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NewsModernisation of Kazan plant underway to support Tu-214 production hike
Russia’s United Aircraft has embarked on an expansion of aerospace facilities at Kazan in order to support an increase in Tupolev Tu-214 production. The twinjet – which first flew in 1996 – has only been built in small numbers, and aircraft recently manufactured have been delivered to the Russian government ...
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NewsE195-E2 secures steep-approach clearance for London City airport
Embraer’s largest re-engined E-Jet, the 195-E2, has secured certification to conduct the steep approach into London City airport. The twinjet obtained the approval from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. It complements a similar EASA clearance for the smaller E190-E2 achieved two years ago. London City has a short runway ...
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NewsLondon City airport chief to step down to take up rail role
London City airport chief executive Robert Sinclair is to step down from the role at the year-end after being named as UK high-speed rail operator HS1.
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NewsRAF chief awaits clarity on revised Wedgetail service introduction plan
The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) will soon set out a further slip to the expected entry into service schedule for a delayed fleet of three Boeing E-7A airborne early warning and control aircraft.
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NewsFirst Aeralis jet to rise as ‘Phoenix’
UK military light jet developer Aeralis has named its first test aircraft ‘Phoenix’, following a contest opened up to the Royal Air Force’s Air Cadets organisation.
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NewsAeroflot Group settles aircraft claims with lessor BOC Aviation
Russian operator Aeroflot Group has settled with another lessor over its continued use of foreign-built aircraft. The company states that it has “completed” a settlement arrangement with the Irish arm of Singapore-based BOC Aviation. While Aeroflot Group has not disclosed terms, BOC Aviation states that it has received a cash ...
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NewsUral A320 forced-landing crew made ‘unreasonable’ decision to divert: inquiry
Russian investigators have described as “unreasonable” a Ural Airlines Airbus A320 crew’s decision to divert to Novosibirsk, having incorrectly estimated the fuel required after failing to take into account the aircraft’s extended landing-gear. The aircraft, originally bound for Omsk on 12 September, was forced to land in a field 186km ...