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NewsUS Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pledges to boost air traffic control hiring
The US government plans to hire more air traffic controllers in a bid to address long-term Federal Aviation Administration staffing shortages and boost public confidence in the safety of flying commercially.
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NewsFAA certificates GE Aerospace Catalyst engine, clearing hurdle for 2026 Beechcraft Denali approval
After several years of delays, GE Aerospace has received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration for its Catalyst turboprop, the engine that powers Beechcraft’s in-certification Denali single-prop.
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NewsAzul-Gol combination would create Brazilian airline able to ‘compete globally’
Azul’s leadership team is “really confident” that its proposed business combination with Brazilian competitor Gol will deliver future growth.
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In depthTrump to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico in March
US President Donald Trump on 27 February affirmed his intention to raise import duties on the two key trade partners starting on 4 March, after previously delaying the punitive measures.
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NewsBombardier hands over 1,000th super-midsize jet
Bombardier has officially handed over its 1,000th super-midsize aircraft, a Challenger 3500 to long-standing customer JM Family Enterprises. Source: Bombardier The Challenger 3500 was originally launched as the Continental in 1999 “Reaching the delivery of our 1,000th super-midsize aircraft marks a defining moment,” said Bombardier chief executive ...
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NewsSouth African ministry ignites controversy as SAA interim leader named group chief
South Africa’s government has appointed John Lamola as the group chief executive of South African Airways, cementing a position he has held on an interim basis for close to three years. But the decision is proving controversial, after the country’s second-largest political party claimed that the airline’s board preferred Kenya ...
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NewsUK Chinooks to take Cyprus firefighting role in place of retiring Pumas
The UK will deploy Royal Air Force (RAF) Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopters to Cyprus this summer to backfill for the service’s Puma HC2s, which will be retired next month.
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NewsEmbraer rules out new products until 2030s
Embraer is ruling out launching any new aircraft this decade as it zeroes in on maturing research and development studies and building cash reserves.
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NewsRolls-Royce doubles time-on-wing goal for in-production Trent engines
Rolls-Royce now expects to achieve an 80% time-on-wing improvement for all its in-production widebody engines by the end of 2027 – a significant increase over a previous 40% target.
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NewsATR 72 flew level over Guernsey airport at 70ft after crew breached approach ban
Confusion between the pilots of an ATR 72-500 over a go-around led the aircraft to fly at low level over the Guernsey airport in fog, after its crew breached an approach ban. The Lithuanian-registered Jump Air aircraft – operating for Guernsey’s Aurigny – had been attempting to land on runway ...
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NewsHigher-power engines and new weapons proposed for future NH90 helicopter as Block 2 upgrade takes shape
NH Industries (NHI) will later in 2025 begin a two-year study analysing options for a future Block 2 upgrade for its NH90 helicopter, making it “more multirole, with teaming and strike capability,” and providing increased survivability.
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NewsUS FAA certifies P&W's GTF Advantage engine for A320neo family
US regulators have certified the Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engine, the latest variant of the PW1100G geared-turbofan powerplant for the Airbus A320neo family. The powerplant is designed to deliver 4-8% greater take-off thrust which will allow the aircraft to achieve longer range with higher payloads. Pratt & Whitney says ...
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NewsGulf Air to reinforce London links with Gatwick service
Middle Eastern carrier Gulf Air is to reinforce its UK presence with services to London Gatwick ahead of the summer season. The airline – which already operates to London Heathrow – will fly three-times weekly from Bahrain. Gulf Air says it will deploy Boeing 787-9s on the new route which ...
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NewsEU eases sanctions against Syrian Arab Airlines after fall of Al-Assad government
European legislators have decided to ease certain sanctions against Syrian Arab Airlines, following the collapse of the Bashar Al-Assad government. The European Council states that it is suspending a number of restrictive measures against Syrian entities in order to facilitate recovery in the energy, financial and transport sectors. It has ...
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NewsIndia hits target with new helicopter-launched anti-ship missile
India has conducted a successful test of its developmental Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR).
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NewsQantas to upgrade 737 cabins, fully restore A380s this year
Qantas has announced a cabin upgrade programme for more than half of its Boeing 737-800s, as part of wider fleet renewal plans that will also see the return to service of the airline’s last pair of stored Airbus A380s.
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NewsSouth Korea rolls out UCAV technology demonstrator
South Korea’s Agency for Defense Development and Korean Air have rolled out a technology demonstrator for a new unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) at an unmanned air vehicle (UAV) show in Busan.
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NewsQatar gets green light for 25% stake in Virgin Australia
Qatar Airways has clinched regulatory approval for a 25% investment in Virgin Australia, paving the way for the Australian carrier to eventually restart long-haul operations.
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NewsCanadian start-up reveals balloon-launched glider for long-range strike
Alberta-based Landing Zones Canada has completed development and flight testing of the Eagle Advanced Payload Delivery System, a low-observable glider that deploys from stratospheric altitudes via balloon to deliver lethal effects over significant distances.
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NewsUS Navy renews fighter avionics sustainment contract with GE Aerospace
The performance-based logistics agreement will cover fighter jets from the US, Australian and Spanish navies as well as Bell AH-1Z attack helicopters from the US Marine Corps.