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NewsKorean ministry fines three carriers over maintenance lapses
Korea’s government has imposed fines on three carriers over maintenance lapses, as it continues to pursue a safety crackdown on the air transport sector. Fines totalling more than W3.5 billion ($2.6 million) are being imposed on T’way Air and Jeju Air, as well as flag-carrier Korean Air, for violation of ...
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AnalysisChina continues search for fighter export success
China has emerged as a manufacturing superpower in several industries but has failed to gain traction as an exporter of combat aircraft. Could this be about to change?
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NewsGulf Air to update fleet with Airbus leases from BOC Aviation
Middle Eastern carrier Gulf Air is to lease nine Airbus A320neo-family jets through an agreement with Singapore-based lessor BOC Aviation. Gulf Air will take three A321neos and six A320neo under the pact, the lessor has disclosed. All nine of the twinjets will be powered by CFM International Leap-1A engines and ...
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NewsRoyal Jordanian begins Airbus renewal with first A320neo delivery
Royal Jordanian has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo, which is being supplied through Irish-based lessor Avolon. Powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines, it was flown from Toulouse to Amman on 28 May. The flag-carrier disclosed in 2022 that it had chosen the re-engined model to replace its ...
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NewsAAPA sees ‘resilience’ in travel demand despite ‘challenging times’ ahead
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has warned of “challenging times” ahead for the region’s operators, even as it sees growth in passenger and cargo demand.
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NewsIndiGo taps ex-KLM engineering head to boost MRO capabilities
IndiGo has appointed Ton Dortmans to shore up its maintenance capabilities in the lead-up to the introduction of its Airbus A350 operations.
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NewsJakarta hints at additional Rafales, contemplates J-10C
Indonesia is considering the possibility of additional Dassault Aviation Rafale fighters, while it has also not ruled out obtaining Chengdu J-10C fighters from China.
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NewsWeather radar on SIA 777 involved in fatal turbulence event sent for tests
The weather radar system on the Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER that suffered a severe in-flight upset in 2024 has been sent to the USA for examination and testing.
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NewsSunwing’s swan song: WestJet completes integration of leisure carrier’s 737s
Canadian leisure carrier Sunwing Airlines is operating its final revenue flights, as the last of its 18 Boeing 737s will be integrated into WestJet Group’s fleet on 29 May.
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NewsUS Air Force conducts first-ever tri-bomber formation flight with fighter escort
The demonstration sortie over the Hyundai Air and Sea Show in Miami Florida saw all three of the USA’s dedicated bomber aircraft, plus multiple fighter types, flying in close formation for the first time ever.
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NewsCanada reveals designations and livery for new RCAF trainer fleet
At the 2025 CANSEC defence and security conference in Ottawa, the head of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) revealed the names, designations and liveries of the service’s fleet of 71 new trainer aircraft, including single- and multi-engined turboprops and helicopters.
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NewsAzul files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
The Sao Paulo-based airline says it will continue operating its flying schedule uninterrupted and paying employees during its financial restructuring process.
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NewsGeneral Atomics developing Ghost strike and reconnaissance platform for US Air Force
UAV manufacturer General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has received a $99 million contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory to support development of a new reconnaissance and strike platform called Ghost, which will feature hybrid-electric propulsion and ducted fans for lift.
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NewsUS lessor Azorra to pick up nearly 50 E-Jets as DAE divests around 75 aircraft
US lessor Azorra is to acquire a batch of 49 Embraer E-Jet aircraft from the portfolio of Middle Eastern leasing company Dubai Aerospace Enterprise. DAE has disclosed that it is selling around 75 aircraft to two parties, neither of which it has identified. But Florida-based Azorra has revealed it is ...
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NewsUK-based AOG Technics’ director charged over alleged turbofan engine parts fraud
Law-enforcement authorities have formally charged an individual with fraudulent trading following an investigation into UK-based company AOG Technics, which was selling parts for turbofan engines. AOG Technics had been distributing components for CFM International CFM56 and GE Aerospace CF6 powerplants to airlines and other customers including maintenance providers. It came ...
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NewsGlobalEye conversion capacity will rise to four annually, Saab says
Saab has outlined plans to significantly boost its production capacity for the GlobalEye airborne surveillance system.
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NewsGermany’s Deutsche Aircraft shows off initial prototype D328eco
Deutsche Aircraft has shown off its initial D328eco prototype, rolling out the twin-turboprop at its facility in Oberpfaffenhofen. The airframe, designated TAC1, has been created by combining two Dornier 328 – mating the centre fuselage of one with the nose and empennage of the other. “This milestone represents our transition ...
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NewsSaab eyes potential Gripen boost amid F-35 customer and Ukraine uncertainty
Saab is optimistic about boosting its order backlog for the Gripen E/F, with new opportunities to potentially emerge if nations adjust their procurement plans around the Lockheed Martin F-35, or should Sweden gift some of its current fighter inventory to Ukraine.
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NewsOregon HA-420 overrun probe analyses landing-distance calculations
US investigators are examining landing distance calculations as they try to determine why a Honda Aircraft HA-420 overran a wet Oregon runway before coming to rest submerged in water. All five occupants survived, although one of the four passengers suffered serious injuries during the 7 April landing accident, in early-morning ...
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NewsUS government licence loosens sanctions on Syrian Arab Airlines
US authorities have eased sanctions against flag-carrier Syrian Arab Airlines, following the changes in the Syrian government in the aftermath of Bashar Al-Assad’s fall from power. The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has issued a general licence enabling transactions with a number of sanctioned Syrian ...