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NewsNATO cautions Russia in wake of MiG-31 airspace incursion over Estonia
NATO has formally condemned a recent 12min incursion into Estonian airspace by a trio of armed Russian air force RAC MiG-31 interceptors, describing the incident as “part of a wider pattern of increasingly irresponsible behaviour” by Moscow.
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NewsGE unionised workers ratify contract to end strike
Roughly 600 unionised GE Aerospace workers near Cincinnati have approved a five-year employment contract featuring 21% cumulative pay increases, ending a three-week strike that began in late August.
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NewsAvincis acquires Danish operator KN Helicopters in windfarm support sector push
Aerial services provider Avincis has begun its diversification into the offshore windfarm support sector with the acquisition of Danish firm KN Helicopters for an undisclosed fee.
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NewsScottish islands could host seaglider trial under Regent Craft proposal
Scotland’s Highlands and Islands regional transport partnership is to explore whether the ‘seaglider’ concept could apply to inter-island travel. US-based Regent Craft has been advocating a proposal for an electric seaglider – a vehicle which uses ground effect to achieve overwater transit. Highlands and Islands transport partnership HITrans is to ...
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NewsLion Group expands operations in Singapore following terminal switch
Indonesia-headquartered Lion Group will be relocating its operations at Singapore’s Changi Airport, as it ramps up capacity from December.
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NewsVaeridion teams with Deutsche Aircraft for battery flight tests on UpLift aircraft
German zero-emission aircraft developer Vaeridion is to flight test its advanced battery system on the Dornier 328-based UpLift flying testbed operated by the country’s DLR aerospace research centre.
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NewsUS Air Force receives F-35A instrumented for flight-test work
The US Air Force has taken delivery of a Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter that will be employed for testing software updates and new weapons.
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NewsRussian government formally approves rules for foreign wet-leasing
Russia’s government has formally approved rules allowing the wet-lease of aircraft from foreign operators, extending the earlier legislative change which permitted domestic wet-leasing.
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AnalysisChinese naval airpower enters new era with Fujian electromagnetic launch system tests
China’s navy has commenced flight tests from its new CNS Fujian aircraft carrier, with J-15T and J-35 fighters – plus KJ-600 airborne early warning and control aircraft – shown launching via electromagnetic catapults and conducting arrested landings in online footage, marking a significant capability enhancement.
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NewsAir New Zealand leadership sees another shake-up
Air New Zealand has disclosed changes to its senior leadership team, in the latest shake-up in recent months.
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NewsSingapore Airlines, Vietnam Airlines sign codeshare agreement
Singapore Airlines and Vietnam Airlines have entered into a codeshare agreement covering flights between Singapore and Vietnam.
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NewsSpirit Airlines to furlough 1,800 flight attendants amid drastic capacity cuts
US low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines plans to furlough some 1,800 flight attendants as it makes drastic capacity cuts in a bid to financially stabilise itself.
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NewsBoeing lands deal to deliver up to 22 787s to Uzbekistan Airways
Boeing’s run of landing major widebody deals continues as the US airframer has secured a pact with Uzbekistan Airways to deliver up to 22 787-9 jets.
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NewsIsrael’s El Al names finance and technology figure as new chief executive
Israeli flag-carrier El Al has named Levy Halevy as its next chief executive, succeeding Dina Ben Tal Ganancia. The airline has also disclosed that its chief financial officer, Yacov Shahar, is stepping down. Halevy is a former chief of Israel Credit Cards. He also previously served in a number of ...
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NewsBoeing F-47 to fly in 2028, with production underway on first aircraft
Boeing’s developmental F-47 sixth-generation fighter will make its first flight in 2028, with assembly work already underway on the initial aircraft following the company’s selection for the US Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance programme.
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NewsFirst flight ‘imminent’ for Anduril’s YFQ-44A autonomous fighter prototype
Anduril executives say they are wrapping up ground testing on the YFQ-44A, taking extra time to further develop the autonomous flight software that will enable the uncrewed jet to make its first flight without any remote piloting inputs.
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NewsAscend Airways struggles with CFM Leap engine reliability on 737 Max fleet
UK wet-lease operator Ascend Airways is experiencing significant difficulties with CFM International Leap engine reliability on its Boeing 737 Max 8 fleet, particularly when operating in harsh Middle Eastern and Indian environments.
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NewsFrench inquiry opens after serious A320 conflict during landing at Nice
French investigators are opening a probe into a serious conflict incident at Nice airport involving a pair of Airbus A320s. The incident occurred in darkness at around 23:30 on 21 September, as a Nouvelair A320 conducted an approach to runway 04R. Its crew appears to have executed a go-around after ...
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NewsBeehive Industries prepares to ship first Frenzy turbojet prototype to USAF
Colorado propulsion start-up Beehive Industries is preparing to deliver its first Frenzy turbojet prototype to the US Air Force Research Laboratory, marking a significant milestone in developing new engines for cruise missiles and uncrewed aircraft.
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NewsUSAF boosts BACN fleet with ninth Global-series jet
Bombardier’s defence unit has delivered its ninth Global-series aircraft for use in the US Air Force’s (USAF’s) battlefield airborne communications node (BACN) role.