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NewsSIA to exit 737-800 fleet by March 2026
Singapore Airlines will retire its remaining Boeing 737-800s by the end of March 2026, as it prepares for a ramp-up deliveries of the 737 Max 8.
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In depthUS Army seeks to ‘pure fleet’ helicopter inventory by retiring older models
The US Army confirms that it hopes to retire all older D-model Boeing AH-64 attack and Sikorsky UH-60L/V utility helicopters as it seeks to downsize the rotary-wing fleet and operate more efficiently.
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NewsEtihad places order for 28 Boeing widebodies
Etihad Airways is to purchase 28 Boeing 777X and 787s, in the latest boost to the airframer’s backlog a day after it scored its largest widebody order yet.
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Paid contentIt’s a multi-orbit world: Gogo delivers global broadband connectivity
Gogo Galileo is live and already delivering global broadband connectivity to business aviation customers through Eutelsat OneWeb’s low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. That means our business and VIP aviation customers are enjoying the benefits of low-latency, high-speed broadband wherever and whenever they fly, all backed up by our 24/7/365 expert support.
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Paid contentCyber vigilance when it matters most
In 2023, eight billion data records were compromised globally. The average cost of a cyber data breach was approximately US$4.45 million, excluding the cost of reputational damage. The potential outcomes of a cyber breach can grow exponentially, which is why flight departments need to maintain cyber vigilance. The fact is ...
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NewsGlobal Airlines A380 arrives at New York JFK after initial commercial service from UK
UK start-up Global Airlines’ first transatlantic commercial Airbus A380 flight has arrived at New York JFK following a service from Glasgow. The aircraft touched down at 12:53 having departed Glasgow’s runway 05 shortly after 11:30 on 15 May. Global Airlines carrying out the special service – operated by Portuguese wet-lease ...
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NewsBoeing on track to deliver first Australian Apaches by end of 2025
Boeing’s head of attack helicopters says Canberra’s first tranche of AH-64Es are working their way through the company’s production line in Mesa, Arizona and will be delivered to Australia later this year.
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NewsUSAF reveals inventory target for new F-47 fighter
The service aims to field at least 185 of the sixth-generation Boeing fighters, with each aircraft having a combat radius of over 1,000nm.
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NewsOtto outlines plans for ultra-low-drag Phantom 3500
Texas-based Otto Aviation is confident that by early 2027 it will have begun flight tests of its Phantom 3500 – an envisioned super-midsize business jet that harnesses an ultra-low-drag, lightweight design to enable flights of up to 3,700nm (6,850km) while burning 50% less fuel than rivals.
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NewsSIA Group ‘in strong position’ against global uncertainties, as operating profit shrinks
Singapore Airlines Group has touted its “strong position” to tackle macro-economic challenges, amid a drop in its full-year operating profit.
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NewsPersonal touch: Gulfstream unveils London showroom
The manufacturer has unveiled its London showroom, part of its strategy of engaging directly with customers close to where they do business.
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NewsOne Air recruitment drive points to introduction of 777 freighters
UK long-haul cargo carrier One Air, which has been operating Boeing 747 freighters, is seeking to recruit cockpit crew for Boeing 777s. The company – based at East Midlands airport – has indicated that the initial 777 will be introduced in June. As part of a pilot recruitment drive it ...
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NewsRobinson offers R66 to US Army as new trainer
With the announcement that the US Army is seeking a no-frills, single-engined trainer to replace the Airbus UH-72 Lakota, American airframer Robinson sees a major opportunity to expand into the defence business.
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NewsTurkish cargo carrier ULS prepares to receive first A330 converted for ATSG
Turkish cargo carrier ULS Airlines is to receive an Airbus A330-300 converted freighter newly rolled-out by Dresden-based modification specialist EFW. The A330P2F twinjet is the first of 30 to be converted for US firm Air Transport Services Group. EFW says a number of conversions on behalf of ATSG will be ...
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NewsUSA clears AIM-120, AIM-9X missile sales to Turkey
The US government has cleared the potential sale of Raytheon AIM-120C-8 and AIM-9X air-to-to air missiles to Turkey.
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NewsVertical stresses confidence in VX4 as it prepares for public-airspace flight test
Vertical Aerospace remains on track to carry out crucial piloted wingborne flight tests of its VX4 eVTOL in the second quarter, and expects to conduct initial transition flights this year.
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NewsCroatia Airlines confident of positive A220 impact despite fleet transition costs
Croatia Airlines believes the renewal of its fleet will establish a foundation for long-term sustainable development, but the company will have to bear the financial burden of transition. The carrier started taking delivery of Airbus A220s in 2024 and expects to have seven in service by the end of this ...
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NewsQatar PM says 747-8I BBJ gift to USA still under “legal review”
Doha’s plan to gift a Boeing 747-8I Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) to the USA for use as a presidential transport is still under review, as the Trump administration lists big aerospace defence deals in Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
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NewsLawmakers propose bill to scrap USA’s overland supersonic flight prohibition
Lawmakers in the USA have embarked again on an effort eliminate a federal rule that has banned supersonic air travel over land since 1973.
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NewsUnited Airlines may no longer be Max 10 launch customer, eyes first deliveries in 2027 or 2028
United does not expect to receive its first 737 Max 10 until 2027 or 2028 as certification uncertainty abounds.