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NewsIcon Aircraft files for bankruptcy protection and seeks buyer
Icon Aircraft, the US-based manufacturer of the A5 amphibious light-sport aircraft, has filed for bankruptcy protection in US court and is seeking a buyer as part of a broad restructuring.
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NewsZambia welcomes new Enstrom 480B helicopters
Zambia’s air force has inaugurated a pair of Enstrom 480B light-single helicopters into its fleet.
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NewsDroneliner heartened by initial interest and touts military potential of DL350
An ambitious project to develop a 600t uncrewed cargo aircraft has been bolstered by initial approaches from a number of high-profile logistics and e-commerce businesses but is also keen to offer a military variant to the market.
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AnalysisIATA global airline traffic leaps above 2019 for first time during longer February
Global airline traffic among the IATA membership in February exceeded pre-Covid levels for the first time since the pandemic, aided by the leap year adding an extra day to the month.
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NewsSafran extends RTM322 support deal for UK Merlin helicopter fleet
Safran Helicopter Engines will continue to support the RTM322 turboshafts powering the Royal Navy’s fleet of Leonardo Helicopters AW101 Merlins for a further six years under a new contract.
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NewsUS Senate committee to consider Homendy for second term as NTSB chair
The US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation will hold a hearing next week on the nomination of Jennifer Homendy for a second three-year term as chair of the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
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NewsDr Peters picks VAS to scrap four more A380s
Another four Airbus A380s are to be scrapped for parts by Florida firm VAS Aero Services under a contract with German investment fund manager Dr Peters Group.
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NewsFrench pilot walkout threat recedes after revision to strike-ban legislation
Threats of a broad work stoppage by French pilots over a government bill to restrict strikes have receded after changes to the proposed legislation.
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NewsSouthwind seeks legal recourse as it rejects European claims of Russian ties
Turkish carrier Southwind Airlines is rejecting allegations that it has connections with Russia, after being refused permission for operations to European destinations.
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NewsNayak-Knafaim MRO venture held up by Gaza conflict
Israel’s Knafaim Holdings has yet to commence operations with its new line maintenance joint venture with Nayak Group, after the Gaza conflict forced a postponement.
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NewsGE Aerospace to expand and upgrade India commercial engine facility
GE Aerospace is adding capacity at its manufacturing facility in Pune, India where it produces components for several commercial aircraft engines.
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NewsAir Canada returns to Singapore as it eyes region’s growth potential
Air Canada is seeing “very good” forward booking demand on flights between Vancouver and Singapore, and will increase frequencies between the two cities in December.
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NewsGlobalX plans to add four more jets and fly 20-strong A320 fleet this summer
Charter carrier Global Crossing Airlines has received approval from US aviation authorities to grow its fleet to 20 Airbus A320-family aircraft from its current maximum of 16 jets.
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NewsArcher Aviation shuffles C-suite as chief legal officer departs
Electric aircraft developer Archer Aviation recently disclosed the departure of its chief legal officer and a significant transition involving another long-time C-suite executive.
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NewsSurging passenger revenue helps Turkish Airlines continue strong profit run
Turkish Airlines continued its strong profit run since the pandemic, as double-digit increases in passengers and revenue pushed it to a full-year 2023 operating profit of almost $2.9 billion.
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NewsUS Air Force begins modifying F-16s for autonomous flight testing
Under the Viper Experimentation and Next-generation Operations Model – Autonomy Flying Testbed, or VENOM-AFT programme, the air force will modify three Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters for use as testbeds to develop autonomous flight technologies.
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NewsAutoFlight delivers Prosperity eVTOL to unspecified Japanese operator
Chinese aircraft developer AutoFlight has delivered the first example of its Prosperity eVTOL to an unspecified Japanese operator, and has secured from Chinese aviation authorities type certification of its autonomous cargo variant.
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NewsSweden orders more Litening 5 targeting pods for Gripen fleet
Sweden has placed a SKr390 million ($36.6 million) contract to acquire additional Rafael Litening 5 targeting pods for integration with its Saab Gripen fighters.
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AnalysisNATO Flight Training Europe scheme gets ready for take-off
The first students to be placed via a NATO Flight Training Europe (NFTE) initiative will begin receiving instruction later this year, after a multinational agreement was reached on 25 March.
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NewsVirgin Atlantic ‘on course’ for profit return in 2024 after narrowing full-year loss
Virgin Atlantic chief executive Shai Weiss sees the UK carrier returning to profit this year after narrowing its pre-tax loss before exceptional items to £139 million ($175 million) in 2023.