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NewsAirbus seeks to secure A320 supply chain with transfer of work from Daher
Airbus has begun negotiations over the transfer of aerostructures work on the A320 family from current provider Daher.
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NewsMTU appoints Bussmann to succeed departing chief Wagner
Munich-headquartered propulsion specialist MTU Aero Engines has selected Dr Johannes Bussmann to succeed Lars Wagner as chief executive.
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NewsChallenge Group expands Belgian arm with additional 747-400 freighter
Cargo specialist Challenge Group has introduced another Boeing 747-400 freighter, which is being placed with its Belgian division. Challenge Group states that the addition brings its overall fleet to six 747-400Fs plus four 767-300Fs. Chief commercial officer Or Zak says the expansion is a “pivotal step” in its fleet strategy. ...
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NewsBell picks Fort Worth site for new FLRAA parts manufacturing plant
Bell is to establish a new component manufacturing facility in support of the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) programme in Fort Worth, Texas.
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NewsNigerian investigators probe Hawker 900XP dual-engine power loss
Nigerian investigators are probing an apparent dual-engine power loss involving a Hawker 900XP business jet bound for the Ghanaian capital Accra. The aircraft had departed Abuja on 6 December and had been climbing through 24,000ft towards 28,000ft when the crew reported an indication from the right-hand engine. Hawker 900XPs are ...
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NewsInternational aerospace players jockey for Vietnam defence sales
Major western aerospace companies see potential to sell military aircraft and helicopters in Vietnam.
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NewsEthiopian Airlines to manage DRC start-up joint venture Air Congo
Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed it is to manage a newly-launched carrier, Air Congo, for the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It will hold a 49% share in the airline while the government will have the 51% balance. Air Congo emerged in early December and its initial Boeing 737-800 ...
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News‘Safety margin’ reduced in Singapore 787 runway incursion: investigators
Investigators have found that the “safety margin” was reduced in a runway incursion incident between two Boeing 787-9s at Singapore’s Changi airport.
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NewsSouth Korea opens production centre for indigenous MUAV system
South Korea has opened a new production centre in Busan for the Korean Air Medium-Altitude Reconnaissance Unmanned Air Vehicle (MUAV).
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NewsCessna SkyCourier cleared by Transport Canada for potential 'remote' operations
Textron Aviation has secured type certification of its Cessna SkyCourier utility turboprop from Transport Canada Civil Aviation.
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NewsHermeus completes ground testing ahead of Quarterhorse Mk 1 first flight
The US hypersonic flight start-up is preparing to launch a test campaign for its Quarterhorse Mk 1 vehicle, a subsonic fixed-wing jet that will be used to evaluate systems intended for use on subsequent supersonic and hypersonic Quarterhorse models.
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NewsAir Canada plans to become C$30bn revenue company by 2028
The Star Alliance carrier plans to reach C$30 billion in annual revenue in four years and to exceed that figure by decade’s end.
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NewsMTU Aero Engines buys sensor and automation specialist 3D.aero
MTU Aero Engines is to acquire Hamburg-based automation and measurement technology specialist 3D.aero from its trio of current shareholders for an undisclosed amount.
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NewsInsitu opens Abu Dhabi UAS support and training centre
Insitu has opened a new centre of excellence within Abu Dhabi’s Tawazun Industrial Park, boosting its ability to support the United Arab Emirates’ use of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS).
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AnalysisPentagon reports nothing anomalous in rash of drone sightings over US airspace
Fuelled by rampant speculation on the internet, US law enforcement agencies have received more than 5,000 reports of unknown drones operating over airspace along the Eastern Seaboard in recent weeks, with most turning out to be commercial aircraft or hobbyist drones.
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NewsLuxair firms options on E195-E2s
Luxembourg’s flag-carrier, Luxair, has exercise options for another pair of Embraer 195-E2 twinjets, following its initial agreement for four of the type last year. The firming of the options brings its E195-E2 commitment to six. Luxair still holds purchase rights for three more of the model, says Embraer, adding that ...
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NewsIsrair negotiates purchase of A320 on lease
Israir Group is negotiating the purchase of an Airbus A320 from one of its lessors, in exchange for an extension of the lease on the twinjet. The Israeli company states that the discussions have led to a draft agreement under which Israir would pay around $16.5 million for the aircraft ...
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NewsAvincis outlines plans for new ‘training centre of excellence’
Portugal-headquartered emergency aerial services operator Avincis has begun exploring locations for a new training centre to support ambitious growth plans.
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NewsZeroAvia flags possible fuel cell powertrain slip but sees near-term boost from electric motor
ZeroAvia’s ZA600 hydrogen fuel cell powertrain may not enter service before 2027, according to the latest certification timeline disclosed by the UK-US developer.
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NewsRolls-Royce closes on US certification for crucial Trent 1000 upgrade
Rolls-Royce says it has completed all the “major flight tests” necessary for US certification of a critical performance upgrade for its Trent 1000 engine.