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NewsLufthansa Group confident in stronger full year as passenger and cargo divisions improve
Lufthansa Group is confirming a stronger full-year outlook, as the company posted its strongest-ever quarterly revenue performance – a figure of €11.2 billion ($13 billion) – for the three months to 30 September. While the company’s operating profit for the period, at €1.3 billion, was marginally down on the previous ...
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NewsGE Aerospace, WZL-2 explore F110 engine maintenance partnership
GE Aerospace and Poland’s Military Aviation Works have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore local maintenance capabilities for the F110-GE-129 engine that powers the F-15EX fighter, as Poland considers acquiring up to 48 of the Boeing aircraft.
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NewsAustralia begins P-8A Poseidon capability upgrade programme
The first Australian Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft has entered a capability upgrade programme that will improve its submarine detection and targeting capabilities.
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NewsAmerican’s first A321XLR comes amid push toward premium seating
As American Airlines chases the industry trend of appealing to higher-paying air travellers, it is introducing its new Flagship Suite business class on additional long-haul aircraft.
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NewsVolaris wraps up A319 operations amid ongoing fleet renewal
Volaris has officially ceased operating Airbus A319s, a type that once made up more than half of the Mexican discounter’s fleet.
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In depthLawmakers urge Boeing to end 12-week strike at fighter plant strike
Sixteen House Armed Services Committee members have written to Boeing chief executive Kelly Ortberg demanding resolution of the 12-week strike at the company’s St. Louis fighter production facility, citing national security concerns as delays impact F-15EX deliveries.
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NewsBoeing plots out 737 Max and 787 production rate jumps
Boeing plans to ramp aircraft assembly to 42 monthly 737 Max jets and eight 787s before 2026, with chief executive Kelly Ortberg saying the production system is getting back on track following regulatory caps imposed after the door plug incident.
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NewsAirbus halves number of parked ‘gliders’ as it strives to meet year-end delivery target
Airbus has halved, the last three months, the number of engineless aircraft for which it has been forced to postpone delivery owing to a powerplant shortfall. The number of so-called ‘gliders’ had reached a peak of around 60 in June. Speaking during a third-quarter briefing on 29 October, Airbus chief ...
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NewsAirbus trims A220 production targets over supply and demand considerations
Airbus has lowered its target for A220 production rates, aiming for 12 aircraft per month next year rather than the previous 14. The airframer is attributing the decision, disclosed during a third-quarter briefing, to the “current balance between supply and demand”. Airbus, which took net orders for 36 A220s over ...
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NewsAlaska Air Group secures single operating certificate for Alaska and Hawaiian
Combining operations under a single AOC marks a major milestone in the combination process that began with Alaska’s acquisition of Hawaiian more than a year ago.
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NewsUS Air Force ‘hurricane hunter’ flight turned back by severe turbulence
A US Air Force weather reconnaissance flight was forced to return early after encountering severe turbulence while collecting data on Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category 5 storm that later struck Jamaica.
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NewsFrench navy to lease trio of Pilatus PC-24 business jets from Jet Aviation
Jet Aviation is to acquire a trio of Pilatus PC-24 midsize business jets for lease to the French navy as transport and training assets.
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NewsLatest 777-9 delay pushes Boeing to $5.3bn third-quarter loss
Boeing has pushed back market entry of its 777-9 widebody to 2027, taking a $4.9 billion programme charge that contributed to a $5.3 billion third-quarter loss.
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NewsItaly lines up follow-on order for 29 AW249 Fenice attack helicopters in €1.22 billion deal
Italy has begun the process of contracting a third batch of Leonardo AW249 Fenice attack helicopters for its army in a deal valued at €1.22 billion ($1.41 billion).
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NewsEntrepreneurs aim to use modified A340s for Swiss-based non-profit humanitarian carrier
Entrepreneurs are aiming to establish a new Swiss-based non-profit airline intended to offer humanitarian services using converted Airbus aircraft.
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NewsL3Harris pitches Viper Shield EW system for Korean KF-16s
L3Harris is promoting its Viper Shield electronic warfare system for potential integration with Republic of Korea Air Force Lockheed Martin KF-16 fighters, highlighting the system’s digital capabilities amid evolving threat environments.
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AnalysisSecond J-36 prototype emerges with configuration changes
Fresh imagery from Chinese social media indicates a second prototype of China’s three-engined J-36 fighter has begun test flights, featuring significant configuration modifications including revised engine intakes, landing gear arrangement and exhaust system.
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NewsNASA’s X-59 supersonic demonstrator completes maiden flight
NASA and Lockheed Martin’s X-59 supersonic demonstrator has completed its maiden flight from Palmdale, California, marking a key milestone in efforts to develop quieter supersonic aircraft technology.
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NewsAviation groups pressure lawmakers to end US government shutdown
Aviation industry groups are intensifying pressure on US lawmakers to resolve the four-week government shutdown as unpaid air traffic controllers face financial hardship and flight safety concerns mount.
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NewsBell names chief commercial officer as new CEO after Atherton promotion
Rotorcraft manufacturer Bell has appointed chief commercial officer Danny Maldonado as its new chief executive, effective January, following Lisa Atherton’s promotion to lead parent company Textron.