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NewsFinnair chief sees some travellers avoiding Russian overflights with Chinese airlines
The chief executive of Finnair has acknowledged that Chinese airlines have an advantage over European carriers in still having access to Russian airspace, but says he does not expect all passenger segments to take up that option.
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NewsSpiceJet hives off its air cargo business
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet has finally spun off its SpiceXpress freighter business as it looks to grow the company.
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NewsMexico’s Aeronaves commits to additional CRJ200 freighter conversions
Mexican operator Aeronaves TSM is committing to take six converted Bombardier CRJ200 freighters through an agreement with modification specialist Aeronautical Engineers. Aeronaves, which is based in Saltillo, west of Monterrey, particularly specialises in cargo transport and operates a large and diverse fleet including McDonnell Douglas DC-9s, Boeing MD-80s and 737s, ...
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NewsFrankfurt Hahn airport provisionally sold to German real-estate and airfield developer
Frankfurt Hahn airport has provisionally been sold to diverse German firm Triwo, whose business activities include airfield development. The airport has been under insolvency administration since 2021, and previous attempts to divest the facility have fallen through. But the administration firm has disclosed that Trier-based Triwo – which also has ...
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NewsSAS starts offering European fares with biofuel inclusion
Scandinavian carrier SAS has started selling tickets which automatically include the cost of biofuel purchase for its flights. The airline, which has been offering biofuel as a travel extra, says it is aiming to make biofuel selection “even easier” for passengers. It will enable passengers buying its ‘Go Smart’ or ...
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NewsPilot self-assessment potentially detrimental to safety aims: cockpit federation
Cockpit crew representatives are expressing concern over the potential for misuse of self-assessment data for pilot performance, arguing that claimed safety benefits of such tools could be undermined in various ways. While self-assessment is intended to draw an individual pilot’s attention to areas for possible improvement, the international cockpit federation ...
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NewsSchiphol to ban night flights and business jets under noise-countering proposals
Amsterdam Schiphol airport’s operator is proposing to ban take-offs and landings at night and all private jet operations as part of measures to reduce noise pollution at the Dutch hub.
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NewsIndia conducts runway landing test of reusable spacecraft
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted a runway test landing of a developmental reusable spacecraft.
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NewsBAE Systems lands contract for Block 4 EW suite for F-35
BAE Systems has secured a contract to produce the Block 4 electronic warfare (EW) systems for the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter.
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NewsAir France-KLM cargo tie-up with CMA CGM formally takes effect
Air France-KLM Group has formally commenced its strategic partnership with logistics specialist CMA CGM Group, originally disclosed last year. The 10-year tie-up will involve Air France-KLM’s Martinair Cargo division combine its network and freighter capacity with that of CMA CGM’s air cargo operation. Air France-KLM says the agreement has received ...
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NewsDomestic recovery to push China’s ‘Big Three’ back into black: HSBC
China’s three largest carriers are expected to have a “profitable recovery” in 2023, amid tightening yields and “aggressive” capacity expansion, according to analysts from HSBC Global Research.
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NewsC-390 attains full operational capability in Brazil
The Embraer C-390 tactical transport has attained full operational capability (FOC) in service with the Brazilian air force.
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NewsSIA cargo head to lead SIA Engineering
The SIA Group has announced two senior management changes, including the designation of a new chief executive officer for SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC).
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NewsAirlines expected to cut New York flights due to ATC shortage
JetBlue Airways plans to reduce its summer flight schedule in New York – with more airlines expected to follow – in response to the FAA’s concession that it lacks enough air traffic controllers to handle the expected seasonal air travel peak.
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NewsAmerican slows China expansion by scrapping two planned flights
American Airlines has stripped from its flight schedule two planned China routes – one to Beijing and another to Shanghai.
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NewsSikorsky still eyeing Germany for CH-53K sale, despite Chinook deal
The Connecticut helicopter manufacturer is still pursuing a potential sale of its heavy-lift helicopter to the German air force, even after Berlin opted to buy the tandem-rotor Boeing CH-47.
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InterviewRegent looks to shake up military logistics with ‘wing-in-ground’ effect craft
Backed by Lockheed Martin, the Rhode Island start-up thinks the time is right to expand its “seaglider” developmental vehicle from commercial users into the defence realm.
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NewsGlobalX to operate two A320s for TUI during summer peaks
US charter carrier Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX) has a “wet” lease deal to operate two of its Airbus A320s on behalf of TUI Airlines Netherlands for the next three European summer travel seasons.
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NewsSwitzerland to purchase Patriot air defence system
The US government approved the sale of the Raytheon anti-missile and air defence system to Switzerland, in a deal valued at $1.2 billion.
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In depthPoland revs up defence spending with fighter focus amid Russia conflict
Warsaw expects its defence spending will reach 4% of Poland’s gross domestic product by the end of 2023 – a level exceeding that of other NATO members relative to economic size.