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NewsSpirit Airlines to receive $150-200m from P&W for geared turbofan troubles
Spirit Airlines has secured a compensation package from Pratt & Whitney (P&W) valued between $150 million and $200 million for the grounding of “nearly all” the PW1100G-powered Airbus A320neos in its fleet.
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NewsHypersonic developer Hermeus teases first flight of Quarterhorse this summer
The Atlanta-based start-up revealed the second of four planned vehicles in the Quarterhorse line and revealed the selection of the Pratt & Whitney F100 engine to power its follow-on aircraft.
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NewsGulfstream secures G700’s certification after protracted process
The Federal Aviation Administration has certificated Gulfstream’s ultra-long-range, large-cabin G700 business jet, a milestone coming after the aircraft’s approval had been held up for several years amid heightened FAA scrutiny stemming from the Boeing 737 Max crisis.
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NewsBell begins electrical upgrades to USMC H-1 fleet with eye toward future weapons
The Structural Improvement Electrical Power Upgrade for Bell UH-1Y Venom utility and AH-1Z attack helicopters will increase each aircraft’s electrical power capacity to support the integration of additional weapon systems and cabin capabilities.
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NewsCanada Jetlines exploring ‘benefits and costs’ of trading on US stock exchange
Start-up carrier Canada Jetlines is exploring potential listing on the US stock exchange, executives revealed on 28 March.
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NewsAtlas Air adds second 777F for YunExpress flights between China and USA
US carrier Atlas Air and YunExpress are boosting cargo operations between China and the USA by adding a second Boeing 777-200 Freighter on a long-term charter agreement.
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NewsUS Navy could begin replacing some T-45 jet trainers by 2026
Almost six years after the US Navy began investigating a replacement for the Boeing T-45 Goshawk trainer, fiscal year 2025 navy budget documents released earlier this month indicate the service could begin procuring Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) aircraft as early as 2026.
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NewsRegional start-up BermudAir plans to launch flights to Canada
Fresh off expanding its network on the East Coast of the USA, start-up regional carrier BermudAir has signalled its intention to launch flights to two eastern Canadian cities this summer.
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NewsNorse Atlantic rolls dice on Las Vegas as US expansion continues
Norse Atlantic Airways will add Las Vegas to its US map in September, amid a network shift to boost profitability.
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NewsLufthansa seals labour deal with ground staff
Lufthansa has struck a new labour deal covering ground staff represented by German trade union Verdi, ending a deadlock which had resulted in disuption to the carrier’s services earlier this yer.
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NewsAzul reports higher Q4 earnings as it taps into new markets and keeps costs low
Brazil’s Azul increased fourth quarter revenue and profit in 2023, as it tapped into new markets while keeping costs in check.
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NewsPolish air force sharpens road-strip operating skills in latest exercise
Poland has completed its latest ‘Route 604’ road landing exercise, although challenging weather conditions restricted the scope of the activity.
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NewsFlydubai to bring first international services to new Red Sea airport
United Arab Emirates carrier Flydubai is preparing to become the first airline to operate international services to the new Red Sea airport in Saudi Arabia.
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NewsAlaska and Hawaiian enter 90-day timing agreement with DOJ amid antitrust review
Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines have entered into an agreement regarding the timing of their proposed tie-up as they work to satisfy the US Department of Justice’s requests for documentation.
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NewsAvelo expands New Haven network with four new destinations
Avelo Airlines will add four new destinations to its map this summer, including the first commercial flights to Lakeland, Florida, in more than a decade.
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NewsGol slips to fourth quarter loss as it works through bankruptcy process
Restructuring Brazilian low-cost carrier Gol swung to a net loss of R1.1 billion ($221 million) in the fourth quarter, the first results it has disclosed since entering bankruptcy protection in January.
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PodcastAirline Business Podcast: Changes at the top of Boeing and Europe’s united front
In the latest episode – sponsored by Panasonic Avionics – Graham and Lewis discuss the impact of the recently announced changes at the top of Boeing, which came after several airlines voiced concerns about aspects of the airframer’s management.
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NewsAselsan advances domestic AESA radar development
Ankara-based Aselsan has flown a domestically produced active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar aboard a Turkish air force Lockheed Martin F-16.
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NewsNorth Macedonia signs almost €250m contract for Leonardo military helicopters
North Macedonia has finalised a contract to acquire four Leonardo Helicopters AW149s and the same number of AW169Ms, with deliveries to start in 2026.
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NewsLynx Air and Boeing agree to terminate 737 Max purchase deal
Canadian operator Lynx Air has reached a formal agreement with Boeing to cancel a large aircraft purchase deal, following the airline’s cessation of operations in February. The original deal dates back to October 2015 and covered the purchase of 40 aircraft plus the lease of six more. According to court ...