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NewsAnduril, Raytheon test advanced rocket motor for air-to-air weapons
Defence contractors have successfully tested an advanced solid rocket motor featuring highly loaded grain technology that could significantly enhance the range and performance of air-to-air weapons systems.
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NewsUS Air Force orders eight additional Boeing MH-139A helicopters
The US Air Force has expanded its Boeing MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter order by eight aircraft in a $173 million deal, bringing total commitments to 34 rotorcraft for nuclear security missions.
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InterviewPratt & Whitney begins assembling XA103 adaptive engine prototype
RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney has started fabricating its XA103 prototype under the US Air Force’s Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion programme, incorporating advances in materials, fan technology and control systems for potential sixth-generation fighter applications.
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NewsEmirates to acquire another A380 once lease period ends
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates is to purchase another Airbus A380 once the lease term for the jet expires. Emirates will acquire the aircraft from investment specialist Stratos. Stratos has identified the airframe as MSN190 – an Engine Alliance GP7200-powered example, registered A6-EOO. The aircraft will be transferred when its lease ...
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NewsAirbus adds 10 more A350s, including private jets, to order total
Airbus has secured orders for 10 more A350-900s, eight of which are for an undisclosed customer. The remaining two are both listed against a private, also unidentified, client. Source: Airbus Airbus has landed a total of 1,019 orders for the A350-900 Airbus has yet to identify customers ...
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NewsKansas Modification Center eyes Boeing 787 freighter conversion programme
Wichita conversion specialist Kansas Modification Center expects to develop a cargo-modified Boeing 787, viewing the aircraft as having exceptional freighter potential as a direct replacement for the airframer’s 767F.
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NewsRiyadh Air to launch Heathrow flights with restricted ticket sales
Saudi start-up Riyadh Air will commence flights on 26 October using its “technical spare” Boeing 787-9 twinjet for daily services to London Heathrow, although tickets will not be on general sale for now. Riyadh Air says the flights will “initially be on sale to select groups and [airline] employees” and ...
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NewsDassault hails Rafale’s success as 300th example clears production
French airframer Dassault Aviation has marked the completion of its 300th Rafale fighter.
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In depthIndian air chief outlines combat aircraft priorities amid regional tensions
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh discusses indigenous fighter programmes and potential overseas acquisitions following a recent conflict with Pakistan, as India faces growing regional security challenges from China’s expanding stealth fighter capabilities.
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NewsLong-serving Air Astana chief Foster to step down next year
Kazakh carrier Air Astana Group’s long-serving chief Peter Foster is stepping down from his position next year. He is to be succeeded by Ibrahm Canliel, the airline’s chief financial officer. Foster will retire from the top post, and the airline’s board, at the end of March 2026. Air Astana says ...
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News‘Pessimistic’ scenario could see 30% of Russian civil fleet withdrawn by decade-end
Russian federal air transport regulator Rosaviatsia is aiming to avoid a potential capacity crisis for the country’s carriers, by taking steps to preserve the airworthiness of the active fleet while new types are still undergoing development.
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NewsNorra tightens ATR door procedures after similar passenger-fall accidents
Full implementation of safety changes following a passenger’s fall from an Norra ATR 72-500 in January last year had not been completed before a similar accident with the same aircraft type the following November. In both occurrences - the earlier at Jyvaskula, the later at Helsinki - a passenger was ...
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NewsUS may reconsider Taiwan’s MH-60R request
The US government may be reconsidering Taiwan’s request for Sikorsky MH-60R anti-submarine warfare helicopters, although Northrtop Grumman E-2D Hawkeye aircraft remain off limits.
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NewsAir Niugini fleet investment put at K3bn as it introduces A220 to service
Papua New Guinea’s government has disclosed that it is investing K3 billion ($714 million) in the fleet modernisation of local carrier Air Niugini. The country’s minister for state-owned enterprises, William Duma, referred to the figure as the airline conducted the first commercial flight with its Airbus A220-300. Duma says the ...
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NewsKansas Modification Center targets late 2026 for 777 freighter conversion certification
Wichita-based Kansas Modification Center has pushed back certification of its Boeing 777-300ER converted freighter to late 2026, citing engineering complexities and regulatory challenges in its bid to compete with two rival conversion programmes.
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NewsIrish Air Corps receives C295 third tactical transport
Ireland has taken delivery of its third C295 from Airbus, the first in transport configuration, as part of a €300 million fleet modernisation programme that represents the largest single equipment project in Irish Defence Forces history.
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NewsBulgaria’s GullivAir seeks year-round clearance to serve New York for Israel’s Arkia
Bulgarian wet-lease carrier GullivAir is seeking a year-long clearance to operate an Airbus A330-200 on transatlantic routes, on behalf of Israeli leisure airline Arkia. GullivAir, which is based in Sofia, has disclosed that it plans to conduct the services between Tel Aviv and New York JFK. It states in a ...
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NewsGreece’s Aegean commits to more ATRs for Olympic Air
Greek carrier Aegean has ordered a further two ATR 72-600 turboprops, as its Olympic Air subsidiary introduces its latest of the type. Olympic Air has 15 ATRs, a mix of a dozen 72-600s and three of the smaller 42-600. Aegean deputy chief Michalis Kouveliotis says the new aircraft reflect an ...
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NewsIndonesian air force affirms KF-21 interest after test pilot sortie
An Indonesian air force test pilot has conducted a sortie in the developmental Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter, signalling that Jakarta remains attached to the type amid its apparent interest in other fighters.
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NewsNew A220 programme chief to oversee crucial ramp-up stage
Airbus has appointed Guillaume Chevasson as the head of its Canadian operation, and leader of the A220 programme.