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NewsInvestigators probe 767 freighter tail-strike at Milan Malpensa
Italian investigators have opened a probe into a Boeing 767-300ER freighter which suffered a tail-strike while landing at Milan Malpensa. The twinjet suffered structural damage to the fuselage underside during the 27 August event, states investigation authority ANSV. It says neither of the pilots – the only occupants – was ...
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NewsPentagon withholds some F-35 payments until full ‘TR-3’ capability certified
The Pentagon’s F-35 Joint Program Office will withhold $5 million per aircraft on deliveries until manufacturer Lockheed Martin completes full-combat flight certification on the latest configuration of the stealth fighter, known as Technical Refresh 3.
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NewsUnited uneasy with implications of Alaska-Hawaiian tie-up
United Airlines is wary of how it stands to be affected by Alaska Airlines’ proposed acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, it has told the US Department of Transportation (DOT).
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AnalysisHawaiian Airlines makes ‘multiple bets’ to address its climate conundrum
Atop the challenges which face every airline every day, Hawaiian Airlines is acutely aware that climate change threatens to damage or even destroy key aviation, tourism and community infrastructure across the islands, and by extension big sections of the tourist economy
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NewsStart-up Electra hires former Boeing executive Marc Allen as CEO
Former Boeing chief strategy officer Marc Allen has succeeded John Langford as chief executive of Electra, a Virginia start-up developing a nine-passenger hybrid-electric passenger aircraft.
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NewsBrazilian legislature approves R5bn in credits for the country’s airline sector
The Brazilian legislature has passed a bill that will provide R5 billion ($914 million) in credits for its struggling airlines.
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NewsMarshall, Tech Mahindra sign aerospace MoU agreement
India’s Tech Mahindra and Marshall of the UK have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly explore potential opportunities “across the aerospace and defence domains”.
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NewsAeroflot Group claims first-half net profit under international accounting
Aeroflot Group is claiming a net profit of Rb42.3 billion ($462 million) over the first half of the year, under international accounting standards. It attributes the performance to higher traffic levels and load factor, combined with cost control. Adjusted for exchange-rate valuations and the effect of insurance settlement in the ...
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NewsEngineering boost helps TAP counter Brazilian currency hit in second quarter
Privatisation target TAP Air Portugal boosted its recurring operating profit in the second quarter, although its net performance was dragged down by the currency challenges in its key Brazilian market.
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NewsNigerian carriers seek fleet-modernisation support through Boeing co-operation pact
Nigerian carriers are seeking to ease the process of fleet modernisation as part of an agreement reached between Boeing and the Nigerian aviation ministry. The agreement – in the form of a memorandum of understanding – was signed in Seattle on 28 August. Nigerian aviation minister Festus Keyamo says the ...
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NewsDufour Aerospace progresses Aero2 tiltwing development
Swiss advanced air mobility developer Dufour Aerospace has completed the first hover flight of the production-conforming version of its Aero2 tiltwing uncrewed air vehicle (UAV).
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NewsMalaysia Airlines AOC validity cut short amid ongoing operational woes
Malaysian regulators have reportedly slashed the validity period of Malaysia Airlines’ air operator’s certificate (AOC), as the carrier battles an operational meltdown in recent weeks.
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NewsPhilippines aims to buy 40 new fighters
Manila is considering offers to obtain 40 new aircraft for its long-running multi-role fighter acquisition.
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NewsAirAsia X eyes full fleet reactivation by year-end and targets ‘unique markets’
Malaysia’s AirAsia X expects to fully reactivate its fleet of 18 Airbus A330s by the end of the year, clearing what it calls a “final hurdle” for network expansion.
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NewsInvestigators analysing batch of locking nuts after Green Africa ATR nose-wheel loss
Nigerian investigators have isolated a batch of self-locking nuts for analysis after a Green Africa Airways ATR 72-600 suffered the loss of a nose-wheel during take-off. The aircraft had been operating a service from Ilorin, in western Nigeria, to the capital Abuja on 24 July – one week after the ...
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NewsStrong wet lease business lifts Alliance’s revenues
Growth in wet-lease operations boosted Australian carrier Alliance Aviation’s revenue and profits in the 2024 financial year.
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NewsQantas expects first A321XLR in April 2025
Qantas has confirmed it will receive its first Airbus A321XLR aircraft in April 2025, a delivery delay of a few months caused by ongoing supply chain issues.
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NewsPW1100G, Trent 1000 issues hit Air NZ profits
Air New Zealand says availability issues with Pratt & Whitney PW1100G and Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines negatively impacted its operational and financial performance in its 2024 financial year.
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NewsQantas full-year profit down 16% as yields moderate
Australia’s Qantas Group saw a decline in its full-year earnings, amid falling passenger yields and higher spending to improve its reputation.
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NewsAir China, China Southern receive first C919s in joint delivery ceremony
Air China and China Southern Airlines have become the newest operators of Comac’s C919, each taking delivery of their first example in a joint delivery ceremony.