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NewsSpain’s Iberia takes delivery of first long-range Airbus A321XLR
Iberia has taken delivery of the first Airbus A321XLR, the longest-range variant of the A321neo family.
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NewsFinnair bets on sustainable fuel progress but pushes back carbon-neutrality target date
Finnair has pushed back its long-term target for achieving carbon neutrality, fixing the timeline at 2050 rather than its previous ambition of 2045. The carrier disclosed the shift as it revealed that short-term plans to decarbonise its operations had secured validation, with formal acceptance of a science-based target to reduce ...
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NewsThink tank outlines command and control requirements for CCAs
The Center for Strategic and International Studies has outlined the importance of the correct command and control (C2) balance for collaborative combat aircraft (CCAs) in combat scenarios.
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NewsUS government clears AMRAAM sale to Denmark
The US government has cleared the possible sale of Raytheon AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to Denmark.
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NewsIndonesia’s TransNusa operates longest ARJ21 flight
Indonesian carrier TransNusa Airlines has operated the longest ARJ21 commercial flight, deploying the Comac regional jet on flights between Manado and Guangzhou.
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NewsLockheed begins production of Finnish F-35s
Finland is expected to receive its first stealth fighter next year, with aircraft arriving in the Nordic country in 2026 after pilot and maintainer training in the USA.
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NewsUnknown number of Frontier jets could be grounded for P&W engine inspections
While airlines worldwide grapple with groundings of Airbus A320neo-family jets due to Pratt & Whitney’s recall of hundreds of its geared turbofan (GTF) engines, all-Airbus operator Frontier Airlines has been spared so far from similar operational disruptions.
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NewsWalsh warns aviation supply chain issues could last up to five more years
IATA director general Willie Walsh says that supply chain issues in the aviation industry will continue for up to five more years, causing frustration among airline managers and further pushing back a full post-Covid-19 recovery.
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News‘Frustrating’: JetBlue executives unable to finalise post-2025 plan due to P&W recall
JetBlue Airways has yet to finalise its business plan after 2025 due to what executives describe as a frustrating lack of detail about the long-term operational impact of Pratt & Whitney’s (P&W) ongoing recall of PW1000G engines.
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NewsFrontier’s network and capacity changes start to show in profitable third quarter
Company executives say Frontier Airlines’ network and passenger-capacity pivots are already paying off as parent Frontier Group Holdings posted a modest third-quarter profit of $26 million.
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NewsBoeing continues accepting Leap-1B deliveries despite machinists’ strike
CFM International has continued delivering Leap-1B engines to Boeing during the ongoing machinists’ strike, leading to the airframer accumulating an excess inventory of the powerplants.
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NewsLufthansa poised to debut A350 equipped with Allegris first-class cabin
Lufthansa is expecting to debut shortly an Airbus A350 outfitted with its Allegris interior product featuring a first-class cabin.
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NewsNasdaq stock exchange to delist Lilium following insolvency filings
The Nasdaq stock exchange will halt trading of financially embattled air taxi developer Lilium’s shares after 5 November, a move coming in response to insolvency filings for two of the German company’s main subsidiaries.
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NewsFinnair to re-introduce A330s deployed under Qatar Airways co-operation
Finnair intends to re-introduce a pair of redeployed Airbus A330s to its own network when a Qatar Airways co-operation agreement ends early next year.
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NewsUK 747 freighter operator’s route approvals spur sales partner’s Asian expansion
UK air cargo specialist Air One is broadening its presence in Asia, driven by freight carrier One Air’s securing approvals to serve cities in China, Japan and Malaysia. One Air uses a fleet of three Boeing 747-400 freighters – a third was introduced on lease from the United Arab Emirates’ ...
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NewsJetBlue swings to $60m third-quarter loss but points to improving financial trends
JetBlue Airways lost $60 million in the third quarter of 2024 but insists its turnaround plan is yielding results, citing improving cost and revenue trends.
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NewsFinnair maintains full-year outlook despite lower third-quarter performance
Finnair is maintaining its forecast for full-year profit, despite a lower third-quarter performance as the post-pandemic traffic surge eased. The carrier has reiterated its revenue outlook of €3-3.2 billion ($3.2-3.4 billion) and has narrowed its comparable earnings range to €120-170 million. It is also sticking with plans to achieve an ...
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NewsSupply chain pressures dent Gulfstream’s G700 delivery forecast
Gulfstream has slashed the number of G700s it expects to deliver this year on the back of continued supply chain issues.
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NewsUK to take first TR-3-standard F-35, as Lockheed targets full 138-unit commitment
The UK is poised to receive its first Lockheed Martin F-35B produced in the stealth fighter’s new Technical Refresh 3 (TR-3) standard, while the airframer steps up its campaign to secure a follow-on production order from the nation.
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NewsLilium subsidiaries file for insolvency
Lilium’s two principal German operating subsidiaries have filed for insolvency after running out of cash.