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NewsClean Aviation details call 4 project plan, including trio of hybrid-electric ground demonstrators
Up to three engine makers could share €60 million ($70.3 million) in EU funding to build ground demonstrators of hybrid-electric narrowbody powerplants under Clean Aviation’s next round of projects.
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NewsNew four-engined Chinese tactical transport spotted in flight
A new four-engined military transport aircraft, believed to be the AVIC Y-30, has been photographed in flight over China, revealing design characteristics that appear partially influenced by the Airbus A400M.
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NewsRolls-Royce begins testing AE 1107F engine for US Army’s new MV-75 tiltrotor
The engine manufacturer has initiated testing of the new turboshaft in Indianapolis, with the new AE 1107F variant sharing 80% commonality with the existing AE 1107C that powers the V-22 Osprey.
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NewsIsrair Group signs preliminary agreement for pair of A330s
Israeli leisure carrier Israir Group has signed a memorandum of understanding covering the purchase of two Airbus A330s with which it plans to open transatlantic services. The company had previously disclosed that it was holding talks to acquire the aircraft. It has not identified the third party from which it ...
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NewsLeonardo receives formal contract for Austrian M-346 F Block 20 acquisition
Leonardo is to start work on the Austrian air force’s future fleet of 12 M-346 F Block 20 training and light-attack aircraft, having received a contract award via Italy’s Directorate of Aeronautical Armaments and Airworthiness.
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NewsTecnam unveils ‘next-generation’ P2008JC trainer with upgraded fuel-injection engine
Italian-based manufacturer Tecnam has unveiled a modernised version of its P2008JC single-engined trainer, featuring an upgraded engine and other refinements. Tecnam says the aircraft – designated the P2008JC NG – will have a Rotax 912 iSc fuel-injected engine which, it claims, “significantly lowers” hourly operating costs and contributes to sustainability ...
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NewsSun visor detachment preceded Malta Air 737 Max engine shutdown: investigators
Polish investigators have disclosed that a Malta Air Boeing 737 Max 8-200 experienced an engine shutdown, apparently after a sun visor detached in the cockpit.
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NewsLockheed unveils first F-35A stealth fighter bound for Finland
Lockheed Martin has displayed the first F-35A Lightning II destined for Finland at its Fort Worth facility, marking a milestone for the Nordic nation’s 64-aircraft programme to replace its Boeing F/A-18C/D Hornet fleet.
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NewsWisk completes first hover flight with Gen 6 autonomous air taxi prototype
Air taxi start-up Wisk Aero’s first Gen 6 prototype got off the ground for a brief hover flight on 16 December.
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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.