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NewsANA, El Al in codeshare pact; AirAsia Philippines to see network boost
Asia-Pacific carriers continue to announce international growth plans, with codeshare partnerships forming and new routes set to be launched.
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NewsSaudi LCC Flyadeal looking at bolstering fleet amid strong demand
Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier Flyadeal is looking at options to bolster its capacity after a strong post-Covid recovery.
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NewsUSAF shows ability for rapid F-22, F-35 software updates
The US Air Force (USAF) has demonstrated the ability to rapidly update and deploy software for the Lockheed Martin F-22 and F-35 fighters, offering greatly improved flexibility for rapidly evolving tactical situations.
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NewsTokyo receives first upgraded E-767 AWACS
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) has received an upgraded Boeing E-767 Airborne Early Warning & Control System (AWACS) aircraft from the US Air Force.
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NewsUS transportation official Polly Trottenberg named acting FAA administrator
Longtime US transportation official Polly Trottenberg has been appointed acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, replacing Billy Nolen.
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NewsWestJet names Michael Scott as new CFO
Scott will join WestJet’s executive team on 13 June, bringing 30 years of aviation industry experience to his new role.
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NewsTransat loses C$29m in fiscal Q2, anticipates strong summer season
The parent of Canadian carrier Air Transat lost C$29.2 million during its fiscal second quarter of 2023 as demand for its “primary niche” of leisure travel remains steady.
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NewsAtlantic Airways broadens co-operation with Icelandair to tap US market
Faroese carrier Atlantic Airways, which is tentatively venturing into transatlantic operations, is to build on its co-operation with Icelandair, as the Icelandic carrier expands to serve the Faroe Islands. Atlantic Airways is extending its network to feature a transatlantic service to New York’s Stewart airport in August. The airline plans ...
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NewsEve set to announce key suppliers as eVTOL design matures
One of the front runners in the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) segment, Eve Air Mobility, is on track to fly a first prototype of its developmental aircraft next year, and to achieve service entry during 2026.
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NewsLeonardo adds Azerbaijan as C-27J Spartan customer
Leonardo has secured Azerbaijan as a new customer for its C-27J Spartan tactical transport.
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In depthRegional air mobility could take off, but uncertainties remain: McKinsey
Companies seeking to re-envision regional flight could connect communities lacking air service and tap into a potentially lucrative market. But that is far from a given outcome.
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OpinionWill new-look aerospace industry soar as Paris air show returns?
Returning after a four-year absence, the Paris air show will celebrate an industry that has seen seismic changes since the Le Bourget event was last staged: expect issues relating to the supply chain, climate change, and defence to dominate.
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NewsSurf Air files to become publicly traded, acquire Southern Airways
Regional air travel company Surf Air Mobility has filed to become publicly traded and acquire Southern Airways, which uses a fleet of mostly Cessna Caravans to fly passengers throughout the USA.
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NewsSAA aims for long-haul return by year-end, sets sights on aircraft order
Revamped South African Airways expects to embark on a wider fleet expansion once its strategic investor is on board, as it prepares to resume international widebody flights by year-end
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NewsUK regulator seeks opinions on active carbon monoxide detectors for general aviation
UK safety regulators are seeking opinions from the general aviation community on the use of carbon monoxide detectors – specifically active devices – to help shape strategies on their potential use. While general aviation pilots tend to be aware of the risk posed by carbon monoxide, the UK Civil Aviation ...
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NewsAcro to supply seats for Deutsche Aircraft’s D328eco
German turboprop developer Deutsche Aircraft has Acro Aircraft Seating to supply its Series 9 for the in-development D328eco, while Moldovan low-cost carrier FlyOne has chosen the latest version of its Mirus Aircraft Seating’s Hawk economy seat to retrofit a pair of Airbus A321s.
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NewsHughes returns to the direct IFC market after decade’s absence
Hughes Network Systems is stepping out from the shadows as a direct provider of in-flight connectivity services after more than a decade as a behind-the-scenes operator.
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NewsWhy seat manufacturers are taking dynamic product testing in-house
A clutch of new simulation facilities have opened since the pandemic, with Thompson Aero Seating the latest to invest in such a capability
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AnalysisHow France's Rafale fighter evolved into an export champion
Dassault is enjoying huge success with its ever-versatile fighter, with seven export customers having signed up for the type since 2015 and an additional domestic order on the near-horizon.
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AnalysisEU’s Clean Aviation push targets emissions reduction as projects get under way
With a first set of projects under way, EU-backed Clean Aviation is thinking about next steps, including an eventual flight-test campaign, as it looks to help aviation meet ambitious decarbonisation goals