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NewsDOT launches air taxi pilot programme with eye toward ‘pre-certification’ operations
The US Department of Transportation has established a new programme to support advanced air mobility development, potentially enabling pre-certification operations for electric vertical take-off aircraft and air taxis.
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NewsFAA proposes $3.1m fine for Boeing safety violations
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed fining Boeing $3.1 million for safety violations including those related to the January 2024 in-flight blow out of a 737 Max 9’s mid-cabin door plug.
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NewsCAE, WestJet partner on Calgary training centre
Canadian aviation companies CAE and WestJet have formed a long-term partnership to construct a major new training facility in Calgary, housing eight full-flight simulators.
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NewsCongress moves to restrict USAF KC-46 acquisitions pending engineering fix
House defence bill would cap KC-46A acquisitions at 183 aircraft until Boeing resolves Category 1 engineering deficiencies, while mandating expanded tanker fleet and extended KC-135 service life.
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NewsAlaska Air tempers Q3 earnings expectations amid rising West Coast fuel costs
Alaska Air Group has revised downward its third-quarter earnings expectations, citing higher-than-anticipated jet fuel costs on the US West Coast and operational disruptions including weather delays and a July IT outage.
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NewsPolish air force waves NATO’s final Sukhoi Su-22s into retirement
Poland has marked the retirement of its final Sukhoi Su-22s, bringing to an end 41 years of operating the fighter-bomber.
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NewsSaudi’s AviLease to supply aircraft for new joint venture with investment firm Hassana
Saudi Arabian lessor AviLease has agreed to establish a new joint leasing venture under a partnership with Hassana Investment Company. Hassana will be the majority owner of the venture, which will take an initial fleet of 10 aircraft from AviLease – all of which are leased to Saudi-based carriers. “The ...
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NewsVaeridion hails capture of Lilium battery facility as key move to ‘derisk’ Microliner schedule
German electric aircraft specialist Vaeridion has hailed the purchase of the former Lilium battery production facility at Oberpfaffen airport, saying the move “significantly derisks” the development timeline of its Microliner nine-seater, keeping it on course for serial production from 2030.
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NewsKalitta Air takes delivery of first pair of 777-300ERSF converted freighters
Kalitta Air has taken delivery of the first two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters, following US and Israeli certification of the modified twinjet. The Michigan-based carrier – which became the launch operator of the aircraft – is leasing the jets from AerCap Cargo. Israel Aerospace Industries developed the -300ERSF through a ...
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NewsUK industry looks to accelerate Typhoon capability boost via ECRS Mk2 radar
The UK could accelerate the availability of advanced features to be introduced via a major radar upgrade for its Typhoon combat aircraft, according to Eurofighter partner company BAE Systems.
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NewsIsraeli defence firms showcase battlefield-proven tech at DSEI
Israel’s defence manufacturers were treated with more respect at DSEI than Paris, despite the government’s eve-of-show ban on Israeli official delegations attending the biennial arms fair.
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NewsDelhi ATC workload led to double TCAS alerts between Vistara A320, Ethiopian 787
A controller’s heavy workload at Delhi airport led to two traffic collision alerts between a landing Vistara A320 and a departing Ethiopian Airways 787 in November 2023.
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NewsSerial production of re-engined Be-200 could begin in three years: Russian trade minister
Serial production of a re-engined Beriev Be-200 amphibious firefighter could begin in 2028, according to Russian trade minister Anton Alikhanov. Work has commenced on a programme to modernise the aircraft and replace its Progress D-436TP engines with the Aviadvigatel PD-8. The PD-8 has been developed for the Yakovlev SJ-100 – ...
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NewsUS sanctions on Belavia eased after political prisoner release
US authorities have eased sanctions against the Belarusian flag-carrier Belavia, following an agreement involving the release of political prisoners. Sanctions against Belavia were imposed more than two years ago, and extended to include president Alexander Lukashenko’s official Boeing 767 transport. But the US Office of Foreign Assets Control has issued ...
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NewsIndiGo confirms initial A321XLR network with first delivery due by year-end
IndiGo expects to take delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR by the end of this year, as it confirms Athens as the first city to be served with the long-range narrowbody.
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NewsAirExplore 737-800 suffers runway excursion in rain at Krakow
One of Slovakian carrier AirExplore’s Boeing 737-800s has suffered a runway excursion while landing at Krakow airport in Poland. The aircraft, arriving from the Turkish resort of Antalya on 14 September, had been operating on behalf of Polish leisure carrier Enter Air. It landed on runway 25 shortly after 13:30. ...
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NewsGE Aerospace and UAW reach tentative five-year labour agreement
More than 600 workers at engine manufacturing sites have been on strike since 28 August after rejecting previous contract proposal
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NewsHermeus advances assembly of supersonic Quarterhorse Mk 2 prototype
Atlanta-based hypersonic flight start-up Hermeus has released images showing its Quarterhorse Mk 2 prototype on its landing gear as assembly progresses toward planned first flight this year.
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NewsBoeing fighter workers reject contract with 45% wage hike
Boeing’s striking fighter aircraft machinists have rejected the company’s latest contract offer, which included a 45% pay increase over five years, as disagreements over signing bonuses continue.
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NewsBoeing ‘falling behind’ on 777-9 certification: CEO Ortberg
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg has acknowledged the airframer is ‘falling behind’ on 777-9 certification efforts, though the company maintains its 2026 entry-into-service target.