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NewsHAECO and Airbus extend radome repair contract
Airbus has extended a component services contract with HAECO covering most of its commercial aircraft family.
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NewsGeneral Atomics lands funding to continue XQ-67 development
The maker of uncrewed aircraft received an additional $9 million from the US Air Force Research Laboratory to continue development work of the experimental Off-Board Sensing Station jet, believed to be the basis for General Atomics’ bid for an autonomous aircraft capable of supporting crewed fighters.
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NewsAmerican Airlines deepens backing for ZeroAvia
American Airlines has placed a conditional order for up to 100 units of ZeroAvia’s ZA2000RJ hydrogen fuel cell powertrain, while also deepening its investment in the advanced propulsion developer through participation in the company’s Series C fundraising round.
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NewsAir Canada to lease eight more Boeing 737 Max 8s
Air Canada is set to lease eight more Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft from lessor BOC Aviation.
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NewsFormer Avianca fleet director to head start-up Avion Express Brasil
Wet-lease specialist Avia Solutions Group has appointed a chief executive for its Latin American start-up Avion Express Brasil.
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NewsTurkish Airlines orders four more Boeing 777 freighters
Turkish Airlines has ordered four more Boeing 777 freighters, taking to a dozen its firm commitments for the type.
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NewsIstanbul airport chief urges industry collaboration as work on triple-runway operations progresses
Istanbul airport chief executive Selahattin Bilgen is calling for greater industry co-operation to achieve more efficiency gains, as it continues participating in a programme aimed at introducing independent triple-runway operations at the airport.
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NewsAustria signs for 12 new Black Hawks
Austria has signed for a dozen new Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawks to replace its ageing Bell 212 transports.
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NewsIndian navy retires UH-3H Sea Kings
The Indian navy has formally retired its small fleet of Sikorsky UH-3H ‘Sea King’ helicopters from service.
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NewsTime called on Bonza as liquidators appointed
Grounded Australian carrier Bonza Aviation has formally entered liquidation following a second creditors meeting on 2 July at which liquidators were appointed.
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NewsCebu Pacific picks Airbus for up to 152 new narrowbodies
Cebu Pacific has selected Airbus to supply its new narrowbody aircraft, signing a memorandum of understanding for the purchase of up to 152 A321neos.
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NewsQatar Airways Group generates strong full-year net profit
Qatar Airways Group has turned in a full-year net profit of QR6.1 billion ($1.7 billion), up nearly 40%, on revenues of QR81 billion. It states that the figures amount to a record full-year performance for the company. The Doha-based airline says passenger numbers increased more than a quarter to over ...
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NewsStrategic tie-up failure and softer market put pressure on Norse Atlantic
Long-haul budget carrier Norse Atlantic Airways admits the recent failure of strategic investment talks with a potential partner has contributed to pressure on near-term liquidity. The airline says the situation has been aggravated by “softening” market conditions and lower fares, affecting revenues. It adds that it is experiencing a “tail-heavy” ...
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NewsIAG starts another round of share buy-backs to support Air Europa acquisition
British Airways and Iberia parent IAG is pursuing another share buy-back programme intended to support its proposed acquisition of Spanish operator Air Europa.
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NewsChina Southern, EHang partner to explore eVTOL tourism operations
China Southern Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding with EHang to explore the development of “low-altitude tourism” in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai.
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NewsGE Aerospace extends CEO Culp’s contract until end-2027
The company’s board of directors on 30 June approved a new employment contract for Culp that extends his term as CEO and board chair until the end of 2027.
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NewsSpirit Airlines adds Fred Cromer as chief financial officer
US ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has named Fred Cromer as its chief financial officer, tasking him with helping the company chart a profitable course forward.
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NewsUS Army takes delivery of first Block II CH-47F
The delivery of a remanufactured CH-47F Chinook in the latest Block II standard marks a milestone in the US Army’s strategy to modernise its aviation fleet.
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NewsBoeing to maintain Spirit AeroSystems’ defence contracts
The troubled aerostructures manufacturer has become an important supplier of several key US defence programmes, including the air force’s new stealth bomber and the army’s next-generation tiltrotor.
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NewsAirbus could still pick up Spirit AeroSystems entities in Scotland and Malaysia
Airbus’s framework agreement with Spirit AeroSystems shows that the aircraft manufacturer might yet acquire Scottish or Malaysian operations of Spirit if a third-party buyer does not emerge. Both Spirit’s Glasgow Prestwick division and its Subang airport arm in western Kuala Lumpur supply components for Airbus programmes. Neither has been included ...