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NewsHigher charges to fund Changi airport’s S$3 billion upgrade programme
Singapore’s Changi airport will embark on a series of infrastructure upgrades, investing about S$3 billion ($2.3 billion) across six years to improve services like baggage handling, immigration, and facilities to accommodate Boeing’s new 777X.
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NewsUS Navy completes first test flight using carrier-based uncrewed control station
As part of the evaluation, the navy controlled a General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-20 Avenger uncrewed aerial vehicle using the Lockheed Martin control station that will be installed in the service’s fleet of aircraft carriers.
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NewsBombardier swings to $117m Q3 profit and plans year-end delivery push
Strong performance from Bombardier’s aftermarket services business pushed the Montreal business jet manufacturer to a $117 million profit for the third quarter of 2024, reversing a $37 million loss during the same period last year.
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NewsIsrael orders 25 of latest F-15 fighters from Boeing
The $5.2 billion purchase, which will see aircraft deliveries starting in 2031, marks Boeing’s first firm overseas order for its latest F-15EX variant.
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NewsHeliOperations secures new German navy pilot training contract
UK-based HeliOperations has been awarded a £141 million ($181 million), seven-year contract to provide training for German naval helicopter pilots.
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NewsAW609 stays on certification path amid ‘tangible progress’ with FAA
Leonardo Helicopters believes its AW609 civil tiltrotor remains on track to secure US certification next year following a series of recent interactions with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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NewsArcher and Joby seek slices of envisioned Japanese air taxi market
About a week after Joby completed its first international demonstration flights in the shadow of Mount Fuji, Archer disclosed on 7 November a deal to deliver up to 100 of its air taxis to newly established operator Soracle, which is backed by Japan Airlines and Sumitomo.
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NewsBell 525 edges towards certification finish line but ‘final tests’ remain
Bell’s goal to clinch US certification for its developmental 525 Relentless in 2024 is increasingly in the balance as the year draws to a close, with several flight-test points still to be addressed.
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NewsDutch challenges evident as Air France-KLM profits fall
Air France-KLM saw its third-quarter earnings impacted by a higher-than-expected cost increase at its Dutch operation, as it gave further details on the “firm measures” it is taking to tackle what it describes as a “structural” challenge
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NewsEl Al stays with Trent 1000 for additional 787s: Rolls-Royce
Israeli flag-carrier El Al appears to be sticking with Rolls-Royce engines for its latest Boeing 787s, as the manufacturer progresses with work on blade improvements. El Al already has 16 Trent 1000-equipped 787s, and is due to take delivery of another Trent-powered 787-9 originally intended for another customer. Rolls-Royce states, ...
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NewsWizz Air foresees return to growth as uncertainty lifts on engine-related aircraft grounding
Central European budget carrier Wizz Air expects to return to growth next year, given its Airbus delivery schedule and better visibility on Pratt & Whitney engine issues. Wizz expects the average number of grounded aircraft over the next 18 month to be around 40-45, an improvement on the previous assumption ...
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NewsBritten-Norman has new owner alongside fresh investment
UK aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman has gained new owners alongside fresh investment in the business, analysis of company records reveals.
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NewsGol reaches debt-equity deal with Abra Group for Chapter 11 exit plan
Brazil’s Gol and Abra group, the airline’s majority investor, have reached an agreement that will eliminate up to $2.55 billion in debt from the carrier’s books.
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NewsMBDA propels system testing on future cruise and anti-ship missiles
MBDA has produced the first prototype of a future cruise missile being developed for France and the UK, with the design already having undergone radio frequency-signature testing.
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NewsJ-15T, massive strike UAV break cover at Zhuhai
The Zhuhai air show has yet to start, but it is already offering some insights into Chinese airpower developments.
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NewsLATAM Airlines Group lifts outlook after third-quarter profit rises to $301m
LATAM Airlines Group profit during the third quarter of 2024 rose to $301 million as the company managed to hold costs in check and profited from greater demand for air travel.
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NewsRiyadh Air agreement dominates Airbus order activity in October
Saudi Arabian start-up carrier Riyadh Air’s order for 60 Airbus A321neo’s dominated the airframer’s October activity figures. Private and undisclosed customers ordered a total of 16 A320neos during the month, while Bhutan’s Druk Air firmed an agreement for three A320neos and two A321neos. Airbus also listed American Airlines as taking ...
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NewsTravel demand pushes Emirates to record half-year pre-tax profit
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates is citing strong travel demand as it turns in a 2% rise in half-year pre-tax profit to a record Dhs9.7 billion ($2.6 billion). Emirates posted a net profit of Dhs8.7 billion, after it generated a 5% increase in revenues to Dhs62.2 billion for the six months ...
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NewsMitsubishi Heavy ‘monitoring’ impact from Boeing strikes
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is “monitoring” the impact from the now-concluded strike by Boeing machinists, as it maintains its earnings outlook for its aircraft, defence and space business unit.
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AnalysisUncertain US defence partners congratulate Donald Trump on election win
With global tensions ranging from simmering to raging, leaders of the USA’s many security partners are lining up to congratulate former American president Donald Trump on re-election to the top office, amid significant uncertainty about his intended security policies.