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NewsRussian airline operator Aurora Group obtains approval to perform UAV services
East Russian carrier Aurora Group has been granted an operating certificate for a subsidiary which will focus on unmanned aerial vehicles. Aurora Group claims the division – known as Aurora BAS – is the only such company in Russia established with an airline at its foundation. It states that the ...
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NewsAir New Zealand flags ‘substantial’ drop in earnings as engine issues grow
Air New Zealand expects a “substantial reduction” in the compensation received for ongoing engine reliability issues, which it says will impact its financial performance for the year ending 30 June.
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NewsEmbraer E2 jets clinch Mongolian certification
Embraer has gained certification for its E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft from the Mongolian regulator, paving the way for the eventual introduction of E190-E2s with operator Hunnu Air.
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NewsAmerican to add AT&T wi-fi across most of nearly 1,500-strong fleet
American Airlines is joining the trend of equipping aircraft with free wi-fi – though only for members of its loyalty programme – through a partnership with AT&T.
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NewsFAA revokes New York Helicopter’s certificate after company fired operations chief
The Federal Aviation Administration has yanked the operating certificate held by New York Helicopter, the firm that operated the Bell 206 L-4 that crashed into the Hudson River on 6 April, killing all six people aboard.
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NewsUnited plans to cut domestic capacity but reports strong international demand
In response to slowing demand, United plans to cut four percentage points of domestic passenger capacity from its network starting in the third quarter.
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NewsUS approves Philippines to acquire TH-73 trainer helicopters
The $120 million package covers Manila to begin negotiating to purchase an unspecified number of the Leonardo trainer helicopters.
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AnalysisBecause Boeing and China need each other, tariff delivery disruption might not last
Aerospace analysts suspect China and the USA will negotiate a solution to ensure new tariffs do not keep Chinese airlines from continuing to receive new Boeing jets.
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NewsAirbus shareholders renew Faury’s mandate as tariff uncertainty persists
Airbus shareholders have voted to renew the board mandate of chief executive Guillaume Faury for a further three years. The resolution was adopted at the airframer’s annual general meeting on 15 April. Airbus documents show the vote overwhelmingly backed Faury’s renewal, with more than 99.9% in favour. Faury will remain ...
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NewsUK starts search for Crowsnest AEW replacement capability
The UK Ministry of Defence has outlined a requirement to replace the Royal Navy’s embarked airborne early warning (AEW) capability from as soon as early next decade.
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NewsBelgium floats additional F-35 buy if aircraft can be assembled in Europe
Belgium is increasing defence expenditures to meet NATO targets and defence minister Theo Francken suggests Brussels could direct some of those funds toward acquiring additional F-35 stealth fighters – if the jets are assembled outside the USA.
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NewsRussia’s UZGA setting up aftersales system for regional aircraft
Russian aircraft manufacturer UZGA is establishing an aftersales service system covering the company’s domestically-produced regional models. It is intended to provide engineering and design support as well as spares and equipment, along with personnel training. UZGA is developing a twin-engined 44-seat turboprop, the TVRS-44 Ladoga, while continuing to work on ...
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NewsRoyal Navy to trial T-150 cargo drone during Carrier Strike Group deployment
The UK Royal Navy is to trial the use of Malloy Aeronautics’ T-150 uncrewed aerial system for fleet logistics tasks during its forthcoming Carrier Strike Group 25 deployment.
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Paid contentHuawei launches five solutions to accelerate aviation intelligence
During the Passenger Terminal Expo 2025 in Madrid, Huawei launched five aviation solutions, notably including the Smart Airport Intelligent Operation Center (IOC) to advance intelligent industry upgrades. Huawei executives, including Mr. Dong Fangshuo, Vice President of Huawei’s Smart Transportation BU, Mr. Yang Guojie, Director of Transportation Industry Solution Domain from ...
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NewsBusy Beyond Aero eyes 2025 targets as BYA-1 development gathers pace
French start-up Beyond Aero is confident it can hit twin milestones this year: concluding the preliminary design review for its BYA-1 hydrogen-powered business jet and progressing a sizeable Series B funding round.
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AnalysisIndonesia’s Kaan interest no Turkish delight for KF-21
Jakarta’s open interest in Turkish Aerospace’s developmental Kaan fighter further muddies Indonesia’s already murky plans for new fighters.
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NewsChinese inquiry confirms ignition of leaking oxygen destroyed Tu-204 freighter
Chinese investigators have found that the fire which destroyed a Tupolev Tu-204C freighter at Hangzhou originated from a crew oxygen system malfunction in the right-hand side of the cockpit, with leaking oxygen and hot components igniting combustible material. The Aviastar-Tu twinjet (RA-64032), with eight occupants, had been departing for a ...
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NewsInvestment firm Stonepeak completes acquisition of air cargo company ATSG
US investment firm Stonepeak completed last week its acquisition of Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) for a purchase price of $3.1 billion.
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NewsAvelo pivots to deportation flights as low-cost air travel demand slows
Avelo Airlines’ decision to operate chartered deportation flights US Immigration and Customs Enforcement comes amid amid softening demand for low-cost airline seats, with the carrier moving to provide stability for its scheduled passenger service.
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NewsFirst F-16V arrives in Bulgaria
The first of 16 planned Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 fighters has arrived in Bulgaria, as the NATO member seeks to recapitalise its combat fleet and phase out Soviet-origin aircraft.