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NewsIndian operator IndiGo firms commitment to extra A350s
Indian budget carrier IndiGo has finalised a commitment for 30 Airbus A350-900s, firming the tentative agreement unveiled in June. The decision doubles the number of A350s for the carrier to 60. Airbus says the enhanced order is part of a “strategic shift” for the Indian carrier – already a strong ...
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NewsLilium prototypes remain up for sale despite Archer agreement for patent portfolio
If you thought the long-running Lilium saga had ended with Archer Aviation’s purchase of its patent portfolio, well, not quite: the collapsed developer’s two prototype aircraft remain up for sale having been excluded from that acquisition.
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NewsUncleared take-off led Hawker 850XP to collide with landing Mustang
Expectation bias played a role in a Raytheon Hawker 850XP crew’s decision to take off without clearance from Houston, before the jet collided at an intersection with a landing Textron Aviation Citation Mustang. As the Hawker neared lift-off from runway 22 at William Hobby airport, its left wing-tip struck the ...
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NewsClean Aviation offers reassurance on hydrogen flight-test plan
Clean Aviation has not ruled out providing funding for future flight tests of hydrogen technologies on smaller commuter-category aircraft – despite being outside the EU body’s remit – provided developers can prove scalability onto larger platforms.
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NewsBoeing steps up promotion of T-7A for UK Royal Air Force Hawk replacement need
Boeing is stepping up its efforts to promote the T-7A Red Hawk for a near-term requirement to equip the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) with new advanced jet trainers and aerobatic display aircraft.
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NewsAirAsia divestment set for December after regulatory exemption granted
Malaysia-headquartered Capital A is set to complete the sale of its aviation business to sister company AirAsia X by December.
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NewsTurkey finalises deal to acquire 12 ex-Royal Air Force C-130J airlifters
Turkey’s defence ministry has confirmed that a long-expected deal for the nation to acquire a dozen ex-UK Royal Air Force (RAF) Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transports has been finalised.
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NewsSatellite images could have warned Delta 767 crew before severe Milan hail encounter: inquiry
Italian investigators believe insufficient use of available weather information contributed to a Delta Air Lines Boeing 767-300ER’s flying into severe hail, and suffering substantial damage, shortly after departing Milan Malpensa. The twinjet – bound for New York JFK on 24 July 2023 – encountered hail as it climbed through 13,000ft ...
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NewsF-35s lead NATO nuclear deterrence exercise for first time
Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35As are leading NATO’s annual nuclear readiness drills for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the alliance’s 76-year history as the exercise incorporates modern warfare lessons from Ukraine.
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NewsNorthrop Grumman unveils Lumberjack one-way attack platform
US defence manufacturer Northrop Grumman says its new Lumberjack jet-powered attack platform is ready for service after just over a year of development, representing the emerging category of ‘launched effects’ systems.
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NewsAbra Group considers fleet crossover between Avianca, Gol and Wamos Air
With fleet flexibility taking high priority for Abra Group, the Latin American airline company is keeping an open mind about where it will station hundreds of incoming narrowbody and widebody jets.
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NewsPratt & Whitney secures European validation for GTF Advantage engine
Pratt & Whitney has secured European approval for its GTF Advantage engine, eight months after US FAA certification. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has issued a revised type certificate for the PW1100G engine family, with 19 additional models. These range from the PW1124G/2-JM for the Airbus A319neo to the ...
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NewsH160 ramp-up on course as Airbus Helicopters touts growing customer interest
With more than 50 examples now in use, Airbus Helicopters is pleased with the performance of its H160 model, as it eyes further sales opportunities and the operational introduction from 2028 of its M-standard military version.
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NewsAbra Group boosts order book with A330neo and A320neo commitments
Avianca and Gol parent Abra Group has announced commitments for seven Airbus A330neo jets and 50 more A320neos as it expands it order book.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters expands UAS portfolio, as uncrewed teaming ambitions take off
Airbus Helicopters has expanded its footprint in the tactical uncrewed aerial system (UAS) sector, after integrating several products previously promoted by sister company Airbus Defence & Space.
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NewsMadagascar Airlines chief steps down as political turmoil rocks country
Madagascar Airlines chief executive Thierry de Bailleul is stepping down from his post, effective immediately, citing tensions within the company. De Bailleul’s decision comes as Madagascar faces political turmoil, with attempts by military personnel to oust the country’s president, Andry Rajoelina. The carrier says de Bailleul has opted to “step ...
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In depthAs Chinese carriers protest airspace ban, US operators urge broader restriction
Several Chinese carriers have formally lodged objections to a proposed ban on using Russian airspace for US services, while major US operators have – equally predictably – shown support for the measure, and urged an even broader response. The US Department of Transportation detailed its proposal on 9 October, sparking ...
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NewsRAAF completes E-7A Wedgetail deployment supporting NATO operations
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has completed deployment of a Boeing E-7A Wedgetail to Poland, where the airborne early warning aircraft supported NATO operations and reportedly helped detect Russian incursions into European airspace.
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NewsIndonesia edges closer to acquiring 42 Chengdu J-10C fighters
Indonesia appears to be moving closer to acquiring 42 Chengdu J-10C fighters from China, with defence minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin telling journalists the aircraft “will fly in Jakarta soon”.
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NewsL3Harris, IAI team up on light attack aircraft for Israeli air force
Military systems integrator L3Harris has partnered with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to offer a modified Sky Warden light attack aircraft to the Israel air force under a new collaboration agreement.