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NewsCreating a path for evolving technology in busy airspace: UK CAA’s new safety regulation chief
As technological advances introduce diverse aircraft types, and even space vehicles, into the busy UK airspace, the Civil Aviation Authority faces an increasingly complex task to maintain the country’s strong safety reputation.
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NewsUS Army plans trainer tests as it eyes alternatives to Lakota
The US Army later this year will conduct trials of new rotary-wing training aircraft and training systems as it eyes the possible replacement of its fleet of Airbus Helicopters UH-72 Lakotas in the role.
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NewsANA to be Japan’s first Embraer E2 operator with order for up to 20 jets
All Nippon Airways will be the first Japanese operator of Embraer’s E2 family of aircraft following an order for up to 20 E190-E2s, part of a broader fleet renewal as it announced commitments for up to 77 aircraft for future growth.
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NewsUS Navy boosts air-to-air refuelling capabilities with KC-130T clearance
The US Navy has bolstered its air-to-air refuelling capacity with an approval for updated Lockheed Martin KC-130T tactical transports to refuel a wider range of aircraft.
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NewsChina mulls tweaks to civil aviation law
Chinese civil aviation regulators have submitted a series of draft amendments to the country’s civil aviation law ahead of a meeting of top lawmakers.
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NewsUS Navy works to salvage crashed EA-18G from San Deigo harbour
Underwater salvage divers and explosive ordnance disposal technicians have already recovered more than 7,275kg (16,000lb) of wreckage from the doomed fighter jet, which crashed into the waters of San Diego Bay on 12 February.
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NewsVolaris ‘carefully planning’ GTF engine removals through at least 2027
Following a year in which it averaged more than 30 Airbus jets out of service for Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engine removals, Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris does not foresee its fleet availability issues being resolved anytime soon.
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NewsBoeing rolls out anti-submarine warfare upgrades for US Navy P-8As amid Taiwan tension
The modifications incorporate a new combat systems suite featuring improved computer processing, a wide-band satellite communication system, a signals intelligence capability, a submarine track management system and additional communications and acoustics systems to enhance search, detection and targeting capabilities.
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NewsThird-country carriers enabling domestic Russian flights face potential EU ban
Third-country carriers conducting domestic flights in Russia could be banned from operating in the European Union, under a newly-adopted sanctions package. The package, adopted by the European Council, is aimed at economic sectors including transport, energy, trade and infrastructure. It extends a flight ban to enable listing of any third-country ...
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NewsAsiana A350 crew warned of low altitude on approach to San Francisco
Air-ground communications at San Francisco indicate that a tower controller warned an Asiana Airbus A350-900 crew over the jet’s altitude after it sank below the glidepath on approach. The crew of Asiana flight OZ212 from Seoul had been conducting the approach to runway 28L, at about 14:00 on 23 February. ...
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NewsMarket momentum will keep ATR top of the props, argues airframer’s sales chief
While output has not yet risen in line with customer demand, Alexis Vidal, senior vice-president commercial at the Toulouse turboprop maker, is confident that aviation’s expansion will drive continued success – potentially even securing the airframer a so-far elusive breakthrough in the USA.
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NewsHavelsan delivers first Bulut UAVs to Turkish armed forces
Havelsan’s Bulut uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) has entered service with the Turkish military and security forces.
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NewsSkyborne to open second UK training school, at Bournemouth
Flight school Skyborne is to open a second UK site, at Bournemouth airport, to meet what it calls growing demand from airlines for dedicated ab initio training.
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NewsFlydubai turns in record full-year profit despite 737 delivery hassle
Middle Eastern carrier Flydubai did not receive any of the new aircraft scheduled for delivery to the airline last year but, despite the constraints, it turned in a record pre-tax profit. Although Flydubai received four Boeing 737 Max 8s in the first half of 2024, it says these were part ...
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NewsUS FAA advises 757 cargo-door tests and cleaning after in-flight opening incidents
US safety regulators are recommending a series of checks on certain Boeing 757-200 converted freighters, after an incident in which the main cargo door opened during flight. The US FAA has stopped short of issuing an airworthiness directive but, in a safety information bulletin, highlights the occurrence in February 2021 ...
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NewsUnited Engine starts delivering serial PD-14 powerplants for MC-21
Russia’s United Engine has started delivering serially-produced domestic powerplants for the Yakovlev MC-21 programme. The Aviadvigatel PD-14 engines have been developed for the MC-21-310, the Russian-powered variant of the twinjet. State technology firm Rostec says the PD-14 has hollow titatium fan blades and that, overall, United Engine implemented 16 “critical” ...
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In depthAustralia’s C-27J keeps military credentials amid humanitarian focus
The Leonardo C-27J tactical transport has become a key asset for the Royal Australian Air Force to provide humanitarian assistance domestically and to regional neighbours, as it also continues to perform key military roles.
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NewsDelta defends qualifications of Endeavor flight 4819 pilots
Delta Air Lines is defending the qualifications of the pilots involved in Endeavor Air flight 4819, which erupted in flames and overturned following a hard landing in Toronto, as it battles ”disinformation” about the accident.
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NewsUkraine’s Skyeton unleashes UAV-released Remora glide weapon
Ukrainian-formed uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) developer Skyeton has unveiled a lightweight glide munition optimised for carriage and release by its combat-proven Raybird platform.
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NewsLilium Aerospace files for insolvency as ‘funding options’ fail to ‘materialise’
Lilium Aerospace’s short-lived existence has ended in insolvency after the company failed to secure funding from its backers in time.