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NewsChallenger took evasive action to dodge undetected glider near Basel
French investigators have determined that a Bombardier Challenger 300 crew took evasive action during a serious airprox incident with a glider, which was flying in Basel terminal airspace undetected. Although the Schempp-Hirth Nimbus-3DM glider was present in the airspace for 20min, its pilot had not activated his transponder nor had ...
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NewsAirbus UAM plans year of building in 2023 ahead of CityAirbus NextGen first flight
Airframer plans widespread constuction effort this year – of a prototype and the ecosystem in which it will operate – as it targets market for urban air mobility services.
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NewsAir France-KLM cites relief from ‘astronomical’ Russian fees as it ramps up China capacity
The “astronomical” charges imposed by Russia to overfly the country mean Air France-KLM is not seeing a significant financial impact from having to circumnavigate its airspace on flights to Asia, according to the group’s chief executive.
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NewsCFM firm on 1,700 Leap delivery target in 2023: Safran chief
Safran is confident that 1,700 CFM International Leap-series engines can be delivered in 2023 – a 600-unit increase on 2022 – despite ongoing supply chain disruption.
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NewsScoot to be Southeast Asia’s first Embraer E2 operator with nine-aircraft lease
Low-cost operator Scoot has committed to taking nine Embraer E190-E2 jets from lessor Azorra, making it Southeast Asia’s first E2 family operator.
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NewsSchiphol slips to loss as operational challenges plague 2022
Amsterdam Schiphol airport’s operator made a loss of €77 million ($82 million) last year, after incurring an extra €120 million in costs as it struggled to keep pace with recovering traffic demand amid ongoing labour shortages.
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NewsAir France-KLM chief reiterates TAP interest as group prepares to exit M&A restrictions
The chief executive of Air France-KLM has reiterated the group’s interest in acquiring TAP Air Portugal as it moves to exit restrictions attached to Covid-era state aid.
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NewsMarket recovery boosts Safran performance as Leap output grows
Strong aftermarket growth in its propulsion segment and rising deliveries of Leap narrowbody engines to Airbus and Boeing helped drive revenue and profit increases at aerospace giant Safran last year.
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NewsAir France-KLM expects to exit state aid restrictions in April after swinging to full-year profit
Air France-KLM will in April exit restrictions linked to financial support received from the Dutch and French governments during the pandemic, under plans unveiled as it released its full-year earnings on 17 February.
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NewsUnited Aircraft seals supply contracts covering over 60 jets for Aeroflot
United Aircraft has signed formal contracts to deliver 63 aircraft to Russian operator Aeroflot Group by the end of 2025. Aeroflot Group is to take 18 Irkut MC-21s plus 34 SSJ-New aircraft, as well as 11 Tupolev Tu-214s. United Aircraft has also reached agreement to supply eight SSJ-New twinjets to ...
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InterviewVolocopter chief leads push to certification
Volocopter chief executive Dirk Hoke is laser focused on seeing his company become the world’s first true urban air mobility (UAM) provider in 2024.
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NewsBabcock, IAI team up to promote tactical UAVs in Australia
Babcock Australia and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have entered a pact related to the promotion of the Israeli’s company’s unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) in Australia.
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NewsIndia’s AMCA reaches critical design phase
India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme has reached the critical design phase, even as preliminary design of the Navy’s Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF) is underway.
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NewsAsiana Q4 profits down amid rising fuel costs
Asiana Airlines’ fourth-quarter profits fell despite a rebound in travel demand, as rising costs outpaced an increase in revenues.
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NewsChorus Aviation turns Q4 profit as longtime CEO Randell readies for retirement
Canada’s Chorus Aviation turned a C$45.9 million profit in the fourth quarter of 2022 amid major strategic and leadership transitions, including the looming retirement of longtime chief executive Joseph Randell.
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NewsUS military to acquire up to 64 Beechcraft King Air 260s for training
The contract will see Textron Aviation deliver up to 64 of the twin-engined propeller craft to serve as pilot trainers for the US Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.
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NewsBoth Yeti ATR propellers feathered just after pilot called for flap extension
Nepalese investigators probing the Yeti Airlines ATR 72-500 crash at Pokhara have disclosed that both propellers feathered just after the flying pilot asked for a further extension of the flaps. The aircraft had been descending to runway 12 following a service from Kathmandu on 15 January. Its landing-gear was deployed ...
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In depthEviation close to naming new suppliers, prepping for 2025 kick-off of certification flight testing
Several months after completing first flight of its prototype electric aircraft, US developer Eviation is working to secure manufacturing partners and additional funding, while remaining on track to begin certification flight testing in 2025.
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NewsSafran ACHIEVEs first runs of hybrid Tech TP as it works to get HE-ART started
Safran Helicopter Engines has completed the first run of a hybridised version of its Tech TP turboprop powerplant which incorporates an electric motor to boost the unit’s efficiency.
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NewsMexico’s Aeromar ceases operations immediately
Mexican regional carrier Aeromar Airlines has shuttered effective immediately after being unable to secure financial assistance to continue to operate long-term.