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NewseVTOL developer Archer sets up UK subsidiary to target defence market
Electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) developer Archer Aviation is setting up a UK subsidiary and engineering hub in southwest England to target the country’s defence market.
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NewsKenya Airways seeks new chief executive as Kilavuka steps down
Kenya Airways’ chief executive, Allan Kilavuka, is to step down from his position, after a six-year term at the African carrier. The airline has commenced the process of identifying a successor. Kenya Airways has named chief operating officer George Kamal to the post of acting chief, effective 16 December. Kamal ...
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AnalysisChina reveals first flight of stealthy CH-7 UAV for long-range targeting mission
The tailless uncrewed jet contains several features associated with low-observable aircraft and is believed to play a role in the development of kill chains for the Chinese military.
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NewsCourt approves Spirit’s sale of two Chicago O’Hare gates to American
A court filing related to Spirit Airlines’ Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings shows that the ULCC has agreed to transfer the pair of gates – numbers G8 and G10 – to American Airlines.
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NewsITP Aero continues to build MRO business with Aero Norway acquisition
ITP Aero is to further reinforce its growing MRO business with the acquisition of Stavanger-based Aero Norway.
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NewsLufthansa shows off assembled L-1649 and Ju 52 in new facility
Lufthansa Group has unveiled the two assembled vintage aircraft – a Lockheed L-1649A Starliner and Junker Ju 52 – being displayed to mark the German operator’s centenary next year. The aircraft will be the centerpiece of a conference and visitor facility near Frankfurt airport. Opening of the facility, construction of ...
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NewsFrance’s Gendarmerie Nationale readies for H160 operations after first delivery milestone
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of 10 H160 medium-twins for operation by France’s Gendarmerie Nationale (GN).
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NewsCrashed Mexican Citation III entered excessive left bank during final approach to Toluca
Mexican investigators have opened a probe into a serious Cessna 650 Citation III accident south of Toluca airport on 15 December. The country’s transportation ministry states that the executive jet had departed Acapulco’s runway 24 for Toluca. Its flightplan indicated eight passengers and two pilots were on board, the ministry ...
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NewsUK launches low-cost cruise missile test flights for Brakestop requirement
The first test firing of a low-cost cruise missile candidate for the UK Ministry of Defence’s Brakestop programme has been conducted.
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NewsGermany speeds NH90 Sea Tiger deliveries as first ASW helicopter arrives at Nordholz home
Having received its first example, Germany is accelerating the delivery of its navy’s new NH Industries NH90 Sea Tiger fleet, to ensure it can field helicopters equipped with Software Release 3-standard upgrades by 2029.
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NewsC-130J 'uniquely positioned' for India's Medium Transport Aircraft need, Lockheed Martin says
Lockheed Martin is confident that its C-130J is best placed to meet the Indian air force’s Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) requirement, with the US company highlighting its existing relationship with the nation’s defence industrial base.
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NewsNew Air Baltic chief takes over with carrier's IPO yet to materialise
Air Baltic’s new chief executive, Erno Hilden, has stepped into the top post as the carrier faces pressure over its financial performance and progress with its delayed initial public offering. Hilden says the carrier – which emerged from “some of the most challenging years” in the aviation industry – is ...
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NewsBarry Biffle out as CEO of Frontier Airlines
The airline does not specify a reason for parting ways with Biffle, who has held Frontier’s top spot since March 2016.
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NewsMatt Koscal in line to become CEO of Republic Airways in 2026
Regional airline company Repubic Airways Holdings has revealed more details of its leadership transition plan amid ongoing efforts to integrate Mesa Air Group.
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NewsBAE Systems to supply updated IFF system for Seoul’s KF-21 Boramae fighter
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has awarded BAE Systems Inc an $11 million contract to provide updated identification friend or foe (IFF) equipment for integration with its in-development KF-21 fighter.
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News‘Revamped’ Azul secures court approval for Chapter 11 restructuring plan
Brazilian carrier Azul has received court approval for its Chapter 11 reorganisation plan, clearing the way for the airline to emerge from bankruptcy protection early next year after eliminating $3 billion in liabilities.
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NewsUS Air Force places $240m Lot 2 order for Kongsberg Joint Strike Missiles
The US Air Force has awarded Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace a $240 million contract for Lot 2 production of its air-launched Joint Strike Missile.
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In depthMaterial failure involved in more than half of serious Osprey safety incidents since 2021
A multi-year review conducted the US military’s airworthiness authority for the V-22 tiltrotor found that out of 12 Class A mishaps in recent years, seven featured material failure as a causal or contributing factor.
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NewsSpirit receives $50m lifeline as shutdown speculation swirls
Florida-based ultra-low-cost carrier reaches agreement with creditors for emergency funding as it faces potential operational shutdown and liquidation amid ongoing restructuring efforts.
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NewsCanada picks Global 6500 for six-unit RCAF buy
Bombardier is to supply six Global 6500 business jets to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) under a C$753 million ($546 million) contract.