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NewsLufthansa proposes WestJet chief to supervisory board as ex-Airbus head Enders resigns
Former Airbus chief Tom Enders is to step down from his post on the Lufthansa Group supervisory board after five years. Enders will resign from the board “at his own request”, once the annual general meeting takes place on 6 May, states the German airline company. He joined the board ...
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NewsFrance to receive PC-7 MKX trainers from 2027, Pilatus says
Pilatus will in 2027 begin deliveries of 22 PC-7 MKX basic trainers to the French air force, following a selection announced at the start of this year.
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NewsGerman researchers claim aerodynamic and fuel-burn benefits from predictive load-alleviation
German aerospace researchers believe predictive load-alleviation can improve fuel consumption by more than 7% while improving passenger comfort. The conclusion is based on windtunnel testing conducted under a project known as ‘OLAF’ to examine optimal load adaption. But the German aerospace centre DLR is seeking to demonstrate the technology further ...
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NewsEuropean legislation clears aircraft to fly with ACAS Xa collision-avoidance systems
European air transport legislation has been revised to enable introduction of airborne collision-avoidance systems based on alternative conflict-resolution modelling. The European Union legislation – which enters into force on 10 March – requires aircraft authorised to carry more than 19 passengers to be equipped either with the new ACAS Xa ...
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NewsNHI upbeat on 2025 order prospects for NH90 military helicopter
NH Industries (NHI) is eyeing the potential for several sizeable new orders this year from both new and existing operators.
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In depthFrench nuclear carrier bolsters interoperability during Asia-Pacific cruise
France’s aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is wrapping up a major deployment to the Asia-Pacific, which saw its air wing work closely with regional partners.
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NewsBeta prepares to test electric Alia CX300 on Stavanger-Bergen route in summer
US aerospace firm Beta Technologies is to test its Alia CX300 electric aircraft in the Norwegian airspace zone set up as an area for zero- and low-emission trials. Beta became the first developer to sign formally for test flights through an agreement at Bergen on 4 March, under a partnership ...
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NewsPratt & Whitney doubles down on rotating detonation engine
Pratt & Whitney will accelerate its work on rotating detonation engine (RDE) technology, as its programme to develop the advanced propulsion capability yields results.
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NewsSingapore ‘intently’ looking at P-8A, C295 to replace Fokker 50s
The Republic of Singapore Air Force is contemplating a major upgrade of its maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) fleet, as it announces replacement plans for its Fokker-50 MPA Enforcer Mk 2 MPAs.
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NewsVirgin Australia names commercial chief as new CEO
Virgin Australia has promoted its chief commercial officer Dave Emerson as its new leader, succeeding outgoing CEO Jayne Hrdlicka.
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In depthChina’s new sixth-generation aircraft likely for air superiority role: USAF
The general in charge of the US Air Force’s fighter fleet says the Pentagon believes the sixth-generation aircraft seen over China late last year are intended to provide air superiority, as Beijing continues to expand its military readiness.
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In depthCanada outlines role of P-8 and MQ-9B fleets in Arctic defence
The senior Canadian officer at the bi-national North American Aerospace Defence Command says Ottawa’s planned fleet of General Atomics MQ-9B uncrewed aircraft will be used to provide broad surveillance of Canada’s three oceanic coastlines, while the country’s forthcoming Boeing P-8A maritime patrol jets will conduct in-depth investigations of potential threats.
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NewsX-66 project progresses with small-scale wind-tunnel tests
Boeing and NASA have completed two initial wind-tunnel tests using small-scale models of X-66, the in-development trussed-braced-wing demonstrator.
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NewsUS aviation groups urge Congress to overhaul air traffic control funding
US airline and labour groups are urging lawmakers to accelerate a restructuring of the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) organisation, seeking to influence fast-moving changes now sweeping US government agencies.
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NewsFAA grants certification for IFR-capable H125 helicopter
Airbus Helicopters has secured US Federal Aviation Administration certification for single-pilot instrument flight rules capability on its H125 light-single.
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NewsInsider insists Lilium Jet would have gone the distance but for botched rescue
Certification of the Lilium Jet could easily have been achieved by late 2027 through the restructuring central to Lilium’s revival had the abortive rescue of the business not collapsed due to a lack of funding, according to a senior staff member.
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NewsSky Alps grounds several aircraft after maintenance certification concerns emerge
Italian regional carrier Sky Alps has temporarily grounded seven aircraft as a precaution following concerns over maintenance certification which emerged during an audit. Sky Alps is based in Bolzano, in northern Italy, and has around 14 De Havilland Dash 8-400s. Inspectors from Italian civil aviation regulator ENAC conducted the audit ...
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NewsF-35B makes debut flight carrying Lockheed Martin anti-ship missiles
Lockheed Martin’s F-35B has conducted a first test-flight carrying the airframer’s AGM-158B Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM).
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NewsMammoth Freighters carries out first cargo door installation on converted 777-300ER
Conversion developer Mammoth Freighters has conducted the first Boeing 777-300ER cargo door installation with modification partner Aspire MRO. The aircraft (N463AC) was formerly operated by Cathay Pacific and Russian carrier Nordwind. It has been undergoing conversion to a 777-300ERMF for AviaAM Leasing at Forth Worth’s Alliance airport. Door cut commenced ...
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NewsSubstituted MC-21 and SJ-100 to fly in first half: Russian trade minister
Maiden flights of the import-substituted Yakovlev MC-21 and SJ-100 are planned for the first half of this year, Russian trade minister Anton Alikhanov has stated. Alikhanov spoke during a meeting of the presidium of the Russian parliamentary council of legislators. “We understand that air carriers are waiting for all these ...