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NewsNew Airbus commercial chief Wagner to take over at beginning of 2026
Airbus’s new commercial aircraft chief, Lars Wagner, will join the airframer in November before taking up the position full-time at the beginning of next year. Wagner – the head of MTU Aero Engines – is to succeed Christian Scherer, who is stepping down after more than four decades at Airbus. ...
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NewsConscious seeks ‘credibility and capability’ from fuel cell conversion of Dash 8-300
Dutch start-up Conscious Aerospace plans within the next three years to fly a De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 retrofitted with a hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain being developed as part of a state-funded project to mature the underlying technologies for zero-emission flight.
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NewsATI defends hydrogen investment strategy in face of shifting timelines
UK research and technology funding body the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) has defended its investment in hydrogen-related projects, arguing that the “direction of travel is correct”, despite the delayed arrival of hydrogen-powered aircraft.
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NewsDutch navy picks Shield AI’s V-Bat for maritime surveillance duties
Shield AI has secured a contract to supply the Netherlands with eight V-Bat unmanned air systems for maritime surveillance duties.
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NewsIsrair Group ends long-running negotiations to acquire Czech carrier Smartwings
Israeli operator Israir Group has ended long-running discussions to acquire Czech-based carrier Smartwings.
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NewsEl Al and other airlines face compensation lawsuit over flights cancelled during airspace closure
Israeli flag-carrier El Al is one of nine airlines facing a potential class action lawsuit over compensation claims for delayed or cancelled flights during the recent military clash with Iran. The lawsuit has been filed with the central district court in Lod. El Al says it alleges violation of aviation ...
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NewsIAI to develop 767 aerial firefighting platform through commercial partnership
Israel Aerospace Industries is to lead development of a firefighting aircraft based on the Boeing 767, capable of dispersing some 40t of retardant. The 767FF programme is the result of a memorandum of understanding between IAI and an entity identified as 3F, which will oversee the commercial strategy for the ...
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NewsZeusch Aviation and Dovetail eye joint hybrid-electric King Air conversion
Advanced powertrain developer Dovetail Electric Aviation and Netherlands-based Zeusch Aviation are to collaborate on a hybrid-electric retrofit solution for the latter’s fleet of Beechcraft King Air twin-turboprops.
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NewsCanada’s Flair Airlines permanently installs Maciej Wilk as CEO
A year into leading Canadian low-cost carrier Flair Airlines on an interim basis, Maciej Wilk has been confirmed as the airline’s permanent chief executive.
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NewsAirline industry veteran Bryan Bedford confirmed as new head of US civil aviation regulator
Bedford is charged with oversight of the USA’s civil aviation regulator at a time of intense focus on aviation safety.
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NewsEuropean court rules ‘cavalier’ Russia shot down MH17 after failing to verify missile’s target
Judges of the European Court of Human Rights have unanimously ruled that Russia was responsible for the shooting down of a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200ER over Ukraine, having failed to verify the target of a Buk surface-to-air missile. The court’s Grand Chamber of 17 judges agreed with evidence suggesting the ...
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NewsRetired US Air Force generals call on lawmakers to fully fund E-7 acquisition
The group of 16 high-ranking officers, which includes several former air force chiefs of staff, says a robust air battle management and threat-tracking platform is essential to projecting air power and winning conflicts.
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NewsBell advances to build phase of secretive DARPA high-speed VTOL contest
Bell’s concept for an advanced tiltrotor-jet hybrid aircraft will move into the build stage of the US Defense Advanced Research Project Agency’s Speed and Runway Independent Technologies X-plane contest, after defeating rival finalist Aurora Flight Sciences.
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NewsVertical readies third VX4 prototype for first flight amid latest funding push
Vertical Aerospace is closing in on the first flight of its third VX4 prototype, with the test asset now in the final stages of reassembly.
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NewsSafran patent filings offer glimpse of potential details on next-generation RISE engine
A series of recent patent filings from Safran Aircraft Engines could hint at some of the innovations being contemplated for the RISE open-rotor engine the French firm is developing alongside GE Aerospace in their CFM International joint venture.
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NewsSouth African Airways managing to expand independently: transport minister
South African Airways is operating independently without depending on government guarantees, according to the country’s transport minister.
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NewsAirTanker to deliver A330 Voyager connectivity upgrade for RAF
AirTanker has been awarded a £170 million ($231 million) contract to modernise communication equipment aboard the Voyager tanker/transports it provides for use by the UK Royal Air Force (RAF).
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NewsJet2 expects to complete 737-800 scimitar-winglet retrofit this summer
Jet2 is expecting to complete a winglet modification programme for its Boeing 737-800 fleet this summer. The UK leisure carrier has 93 737-800s and is retrofitting dozens of them with split-scimitar winglets to improve fuel efficiency. It states that 60% of the aircraft undergoing retrofit have been modified so far, ...
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NewsChinese jet designer calls for fighters to be produced, updated ‘like mobile phones’
A prominent Chinese aircraft designer has highlighted the importance of advanced technologies for future fighters, as more images emerge showing Beijing’s naval aviation ambitions.
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NewsPotential Play takeover recedes as shareholders resist delisting plan
Senior management figures at Icelandic carrier Play have withdrawn a proposed plan to take over the company, after shareholders indicated a preference for the airline to remain listed on the stock exchange.