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In depthIHI aerospace boss eyes revenue growth through civil, military programmes
The aerospace division of Japan’s IHI sees big opportunities in the defence sector, as it also looks to position itself on the next generation of commercial engines.
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NewsEmirates nears decision between 777-8F and A350-1000F for future cargo fleet
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates is aiming to take a decision by the end of this year whether to take the Boeing 777-8F or Airbus A350-1000F as its future freighter from 2028. The Dubai-based carrier disclosed the timeline after signing for five more Boeing 777Fs to expand its SkyCargo fleet. Emirates ...
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NewsRAF’s first Wedgetail receives service markings
The UK’s first Boeing E-7 Wedgetail has received its service markings, ahead of the surveillance aircraft’s delivery to the Royal Air Force (RAF) next year.
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NewsE170 crew had ILS tuning difficulties before wrong-runway landing at Chicago
US investigators probing a wrong-runway landing by an Embraer 170 at Chicago O’Hare have disclosed that the crew had encountered problems autotuning the ILS localiser frequency.
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NewsGCAP nations, industrial partners work to form joint organisations
The three nations involved in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) have reaffirmed their commitment to stand up a joint organisation by year-end, as industry partners work towards a parallel joint-venture arrangement.
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NewsChina’s Air White Whale unveils large unmanned cargo aircraft
Chinese aerospace firm Air White Whale has assembled its first unmanned cargo aircraft – also the world’s largest – as it works towards eventual certification and delivery in 2026.
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NewsHoneywell forecasts 10-year demand for 8,500 new business jets amid ‘normalising’ environment
Honeywell expects business jet operators will need 8,500 new jets in the next 10 years, reflecting what the company calls “normalising” and “stable” demand for business aircraft following the pandemic-era boom.
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In depthHoneywell smoothing developmental pathways with Ansys’ simulation software
Todd Giles, Honeywell’s chief technology officer, describes how the working relationship between the firms has evolved since 2006, when they first endeavoured to “move more and more down the simulation road”.
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NewsMachinists ratify deal to end Textron strike
Machinists at Textron Aviation have ratified a five-year labour deal, putting an end to an almost month-long strike.
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NewsBoeing machinists to vote next week on new contract proposal
Boeing’s largest labour union has agreed to send a new contract proposal to members for a vote, a move that could end a now-five-week strike that has crippled Boeing’s production in the Pacific Northwest.
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NewsAirbus developing uncrewed UH-72 helicopter for Pacific logistics role
Airbus plans to develop an unmanned variant of its H145-derived UH-72B Lakota military helicopter with autonomous flight capability under a US Marine Corps logistics programme.
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NewsSpirt AeroSystems furloughs 700 workers as Boeing strike drags on
The aerostructures supplier is sending home 700 workers on its 767 and 777 fuselage programmes, as a machinists strike at partner Boeing has hobbled aircraft production.
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NewsSierra Leone government unveils new carrier with plans for London operation
Sierra Leone’s transport ministry has unveiled a new carrier for the West African state, which is set to commence services to various cities – including London – before the end of this year.
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NewsIcelandair enters Arctic codeshare pact with two northern carriers
Icelandair has sealed codeshare agreements with Arctic-region carriers intended to support greater connectivity between Europe and North America.
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NewsNorse Atlantic to open new link to Los Angeles
Long-haul low-cost carrier Norse Atlantic Airways is opening a transatlantic service between Rome Fiumicino and Los Angeles next year.
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NewsGerman government denies Lilium €50 million loan
The German government has denied air taxi developer Lilium a €50 million state loan guarantee, casting the company’s future into jeopardy.
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NewsJapan poised for major F-15 upgrade programme
Japan’s programme to upgrade its Boeing F-15Js is on track, setting the stage for the iconic type to remain a key pillar of Japanese airpower.
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NewsEFW delivers first A321P2F to Azul Cargo after Brazilian validation
Conversions specialist EFW has delivered the first Airbus A321P2F converted freighter to a South American operator, after receiving type certification validation from Brazilian regulators.
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NewsUS carriers jostle for highly sought long-distance slots out of Reagan airport
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has tentatively awarded 10 hotly contested slots for long-distance domestic flights out of Ronald Reagan National airport in Washington, DC.
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NewsUnited signs for 40 leased A321neos amid narrowbody jet shortage
United Airlines signed during the third quarter “definitive agreements” with unnamed aircraft lessors to lease 40 Airbus A321neo jets, with deliveries expected in 2026-27.