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NewsRoyal Air Maroc to open new US destination ahead of World Cup tournament
Oneworld alliance member Royal Air Maroc is opening a new transatlantic service to Los Angeles next year. The airline says the flight will operate from Casablanca three-times weekly from 7 June. Royal Air Maroc says the new route is a “major step forward” for the development of its long-haul network. ...
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NewsInquiry traces ANZ A320neo shutdown and similar incidents to fire-button pin flaw
New Zealand investigators probing an in-flight engine shutdown involving an Airbus A320neo believe the event is linked to overhead fire-control panel damage which could result in uncommanded activation of an engine-fire switch. The inquiry into the Air New Zealand incident, on 1 December last year, has highlighted five other similar ...
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In depthFAA ‘public charter’ regulatory crackdown stalls under Trump administration
US public charter carriers including JSX and SkyWest Charter appear temporarily safe from proposed FAA regulatory changes that threatened their business models, as the FAA reviews the initiative.
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NewsEve opts for two motor suppliers for production version of electric air taxi
Air taxi developer Eve has revealed propulsion details for its production aircraft, selecting motors from Beta Technologies and Nidec Aerospace in deals potentially worth $1 billion over 10 years.
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NewsSpirit seeks lease rejections on additional 11 ‘cash drain’ A320-family jets
Spirit Airlines is shedding more metal with a plan to reject leases on an additional 11 Airbus A320-family jets.
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NewsElectra launches defence unit targeting military applications for EL9 ‘ultra-short’ concept
US aircraft developer Electra has established a dedicated defence business unit to pursue military applications for its EL9 ultra-short take-off and landing concept, appointing former Boeing executive Donn Yates as general manager.
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NewsAvincis and DHC partner on CL-series waterbomber support
Aerial services provider Avincis is to collaborate with De Havilland Canada on a series of initiatives to support the airframer’s CL-series family of out-of-production amphibian waterbombers.
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NewsUS Army launches aerial reconnaissance training with Edge Autonomy VXE30 Stalker
US Army soldiers will begin operating Edge Autonomy’s VXE30 Stalker this month as the service fields the vertical take-off uncrewed system in support of aerial reconnaissance instruction courses.
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NewsAustria to field 12-strong M-346FA fleet from 2028 under $1.75 billion deal
Austria has finalised a roughly €1.5 billion ($1.75 billion) deal that will lead to its air force fielding a dozen Leonardo M-346FA trainer and light combat aircraft from later this decade.
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NewsBrazilian air force picks Ace Aeronautics to expand and modernise UH-60L Black Hawk fleet
The Brazilian air force is to significantly expand its inventory of Sikorsky UH-60L Black Hawk utility helicopters, via a late-November deal signed with US company Ace Aeronautics.
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NewsIsrair in talks to acquire A330s and seeks block-seat deal with tour operator
Israeli leisure carrier Israir is holding talks with a view to purchasing two Airbus A330s for long-haul operations. The airline states that it is “conducting advanced negotiations” with a third party for the acquisition, and estimates the cost at around $80 million. Israir says the talks relate to its previously-disclosed ...
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NewsHi Fly claims Antarctic first with A330 follow-up to A340 landing
Portuguese wet-lease specialist Hi Fly has flown an Airbus A330-300 to Antarctica, claiming a first for the twinjet type. The carrier’s operated the aircraft – registered to its Maltese division – from Cape Town to the 3,000m blue-ice runway at Wolf’s Fang on 1 December. Hi Fly had previously flown ...
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NewsDeep-sea hunt for wreckage of MH370 to restart at year-end: ministry
Malaysia’s government has disclosed that the search for a missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200ER will resume at the end of this year. The ministry of transport states that US specialist Ocean Infinity has “confirmed” it will “recommence seabed search operations” on 30 December. This latest effort will last a total ...
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NewsAirbus cuts full-year delivery target by 30 aircraft
Airbus has cut its full-year delivery target to 790 commercial aircraft, down from the original figure of 820. The airframer – which had already been dealing with substantial backloading – acknowledges that a “supplier quality issue” on A320neo fuselage panels is “impacting” the delivery flow. Airbus has not detailed the ...
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NewsNorth Korea displays dubious weapons at air force anniversary
North Korea has celebrated its air force’s 80th anniversary with a display featuring weapons that bear striking resemblance to South Korean systems, raising questions about their authenticity and capabilities.
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Paid contentJeppesen’s Integrated EFB saves time and money – and enhances safety
We have all become used to the phrase “There’s an app for that” – an Apple campaign slogan when it launched the iPhone. But sometimes an overload of applications on our mobile devices can leave us confused or frustrated as we scroll and search for the right icon. ...
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AnalysisAvianca still working through software ‘downgrades’ on two dozen A320-family jets
Colombian carrier Avianca must perform software “downgrades” on roughly two dozen remaining Airbus A320-family aircraft as it works to fully resolve a vulnerability issue by 3 December.
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NewsCanadian investigators cannot find cause of PT6 failure that prompted PC-12 ice landing
Canadian accident investigators cannot determine why a Pilatus PC-12’s Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67B turboprop suffered catastrophic blade separation during flight, forcing pilots to execute an emergency landing on sea ice near Rankin Inlet.
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NewsJetBlue’s year-end outlook dims slightly on hurricane, shutdown and Airbus A320 disruptions
JetBlue Airways has modestly reduced expectations for its year-end operational performance in response to a trio of disruptions – Hurricane Melissa, the US federal government shutdown and the global grounding of Airbus A320-family jets.
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NewsAeroflot Group discloses acquisition of 747 and 737 freighters
Aeroflot Group has disclosed that eight aircraft – including freighters – have been introduced to the company’s fleet over the third quarter. The Russian operator says the fleet expanded with two Boeing 747-400ERFs and two 737-800BCFs, all of which were placed with Rossiya. Aeroflot Group has not specified the source ...