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NewsExpanding Fokker Services secures ACJ outfitter approval
Fokker Services Group (FSG) is at EBACE having recently been named an approved outfitter by Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ), opening the company to new VIP conversion work from the European manufacturer.
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NewsReduced competition boosted Qantas, Virgin Australia earnings: Watchdog
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has found that the “absence of competitive pressure” a key factor for strong financial results of the country’s two largest operators.
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NewsGA-ASI posts YFQ-42A image as ground tests continue
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has released a photo of its YFQ-42A, a production representative test vehicle under the US Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme.
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NewsAirbus still bullish on unmanned UH-72 despite US Army replacement effort
Airbus is competing an unmanned version of its UH-72B light utility helicopter, dubbed the MQ-72, for a US Marine Corps logistics programme designed to support ship-to-shore cargo deliveries.
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NewsQatar Airways details investments in Virgin Australia and Airlink
Qatar Airways Group has disclosed that the consideration for its 25% shareholding in Virgin Australia amounted to just under QR1.87 billion ($513 million). It acquired the interest in March this year, having obtained Australian regulatory approval the month before. At the point of acquisition, says the airline, Virgin Australia had ...
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NewsBell pitches 505 as simplified trainer solution for US Army
The US Army is seeking a single-engined alternative to its Airbus Helicopters UH-72A basic trainer, with Bell pitching a 505-based package the company says will generate cost savings and better outcomes for trainees.
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NewsAscent lands eight-year mission aircrew training deal with UK military
Ascent Flight Training has been awarded a £300 million ($400 million) contract to markedly increase its provision of rear crew instruction from later this decade to support the operational needs of the UK Royal Air Force and Royal Navy.
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NewsGermany plans Sting Ray torpedo buy for P-8A Poseidon fleet
Berlin is considering a possible acquisition of BAE Systems Sting Ray torpedoes for use with its incoming fleet of US-produced maritime patrol aircraft.
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NewsRolls-Royce nears final hurdle for Pearl 10X certification testing
Rolls-Royce has all but completed certification testing of its Pearl 10X business jet engine, with only a solitary major test remaining.
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NewsChallenge Group could operate up to 10 777-300ER freighters
Cargo specialist Challenge Group indicates that it could operate up to 10 converted Boeing 777-300ER freighters, as preparation commences on its first example. Challenge Group has transferred the first airframe from its previous owner to the facilities of Israel Aerospace Industries, for modification under its 777-300ERSF programme. The company adds ...
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NewsInvestigators probe bad-weather landing overrun which destroyed Air Panama Fokker 50
Panamanian investigators have retrieved the two flight recorders from a Fokker 50 destroyed in a runway overrun on the island of Colon.
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NewsRyanair maintains 737 Max 10 delivery planning as confidence in fleet catch-up rises
Budget operator Ryanair Group is planning for the arrival of its initial 15 Boeing 737 Max 10s in spring 2027, as it becomes increasingly confident of putting its fleet renewal back on track. The airline states that Boeing expect the Max 10 to be certified late this year, and continues ...
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NewsRaytheon in jammer production contract for USN, RAAF
Raytheon has secured a $580 million production contract for additional Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band (NGJ-MB) pods.
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NewsAustralia enters P-8A sustainment, upgrade pact with Boeing
The Australian government has entered a A$291 million ($186 million) contract with Boeing Defence Australia for sustainment and upgrades of the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.
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NewsApproach radar failure forces schedule limitation at Paris Orly
Operations at Paris Orly airport are being heavily disrupted by an air traffic control system failure. French civil aviation regulator DGCA and Orly operator Paris Aeroport state that a “breakdown” in air traffic systems is leading to delays and cancellations for 19 May. The two organisations are advising passengers to ...
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NewsVietJet to base up to 50 737 Max jets with Thai unit
Low-cost operator VietJet will transfer the 50 of its new Boeing 737 Max aircraft to its Thai unit, as it confirms it would be taking delivery of its first example in October.
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NewsEthiopian seals agreements for GE engines on latest Boeing widebodies
Ethiopian Airlines has selected the GE Aerospace GEnx-1B engine to power its latest 11 Boeing 787-9s. The carrier ordered the aircraft in December 2023. Ethiopian says the agreement will take the number of GEnx-powered 787s in its fleet to 30. It also operates a batch of 787s with Rolls-Royce Trent ...
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NewsLone A321 pilot incapacitated for 10min after seizure during captain’s absence
Spanish investigators have disclosed that the first officer of a Lufthansa Airbus A321 suffered a serious seizure while alone in the cockpit for 10min, during which he inadvertently operated switches and made flight-control inputs.
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NewsWestJet deepens SkyTeam ties with enhanced Air France-KLM partnership
Canadian carrier WestJet, fresh off deepening ties with Delta Air Lines and Korean Air, is moving to strengthen its codeshare partnership with Air France-KLM.
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NewsGol secures $1.9bn in exit financing near end of bankruptcy process
Brazilian carrier Gol has secured $1.9 billion in exit financing as it seeks to emerge soon from Chapter 11 restructuring.