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NewsGeneral Atomics plans restart of Dornier 228 production in 2024
General Atomics is to relaunch production of the Dornier 228 twin-turboprop with the first example to roll off the Oberpfaffenhofen final assembly line in 2024.
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NewsAirbus chief Faury assured over single-aisle trajectory despite supply-chain hitches
Airbus chief executive Guillaume Faury acknowledges that supply of engines is lagging behind A320neo-family production, but is confident that the airframer will achieve a smooth ramp-up to its highest-ever single-aisle output rate as current difficulties subside. Speaking to FlightGlobal at the ILA air show in Berlin, Faury said that, while ...
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NewsNo evidence Croatia Dash 8 damage caused by gunfire
Bosnian investigators have concluded that damage discovered on a Croatia Airlines De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400, following a service to Sarajevo, was not caused by weapons fire. The aircraft, arriving from Zagreb on 22 June, sustained damage to its fuselage which the Bosnia and Herzegovina prosecutor’s office initially said “might ...
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NewsDeutsche Aircraft advances Alpha fuel cell demonstrator
Deutsche Aircraft has begun the early stages of modifying a legacy Dornier 328 twin-turboprop to serve as a flying testbed for a new hydrogen-electric powertrain.
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AnalysisBeijing ushers in the age of Chinese super carriers
The launch of Beijing’s third aircraft carrier, CNS Fujian, was a powerful symbolic moment in China’s relentless arms buildup, with work also underway to forge a world-class air wing.
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NewsInvestigators probe Play A320neo ‘fuel block’ over Atlantic
Investigators are probing an incident in which an Airbus A320neo crew operating an oceanic service believed fuel was blocked in the jet’s outboard tanks. The aircraft – operated by Icelandic low-cost carrier Play – was flying from the Spanish resort of Malaga to Reykjavik’s Keflavik airport on 13 June. French ...
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NewsHigh fuel prices force Qantas to further trim domestic capacity
Qantas Group will cut domestic capacity from July through March 2023 amid cost pressures from high fuel prices, though international capacity will remain unchanged for now.
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NewsJetstar chief to step down
Jetstar chief executive Gareth Evans will step down from his role at the Qantas low-cost unit at the end of the year.
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NewsUS ICAO ambassador Sullenberger to leave post after less than six months: reports
Chesley Sullenberger, the US ambassador to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), will leave his post on 1 July, less than six months after he took on the role, several media report.
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NewsUS DOT tentatively approves LATAM-Delta joint venture
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has tentatively approved a proposed joint venture between Delta Air Lines and LATAM Airlines Group, more than two years in the making, but places certain conditions on final antitrust immunity for the deal.
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NewsPilot union complains to US government about pilot hiring practices
Pilot union Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) has complained to the US government about airlines hiring qualified pilots from overseas on specailised visa programmes.
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NewsUS lawmakers push to train Ukrainian pilots on US-made jets
Two US Air Force veterans in Congress are proposing to train military pilots from Ukraine on American aircraft, including F-15s and F-16s.
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NewsJetBlue partners with Blade helicopter service in NYC
JetBlue Airways is partnering with on-demand helicopter service Blade to offer some loyalty club members credits and discounts on transfers from New York City to two of the region’s international airports.
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NewsUnited cancels 50 daily flights from Newark
United Airlines is cancelling 50 daily flights from its East Coast hub at Newark Liberty International airport to alleviate airport congestion and minimise delays during the peak summer travel season.
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NewsEmirates chief predicts ‘relief on both sides’ if 787 order parked
Emirates Airline president Tim Clark wants Boeing to concentrate on delivering the 777X programme over fulfilling the carrier’s 787 orders, as he confirmed talks are taking place with Airbus about speedier A350 deliveries.
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NewsBoeing chief sees progress in Max delivery backlog and China return
Boeing has seen a strong market return of its 737 Max since flights with the type resumed 18 months ago as it continues to work through the outstanding certification in China and clear its delivery backlog, the company’s commercial airplanes head Stan Deal says.
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NewsCommittee urges FAA to improve safety risk assessments
A US safety committee has recommended that the Federal Aviation Administration improve its process for evaluating safety risks associated with in-service aircraft types.
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NewsBeluga activity buoyant as Airbus offers fleet for outsize transport
Airbus is fully-booked for outsize freight operations with its A300-600ST Beluga aircraft this year, following its decision to market the type’s high-capacity transport capabilities to third parties. The airframer has opted to establish a spin-off carrier, Airbus Beluga Transport, to take advantage of the outsize capabilities of the Beluga fleet ...
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NewsSpain signs Halcon deal for 20 additional Eurofighters
Spain has signed for a further batch of 20 Eurofighter combat aircraft, with the acquisition to meet its Halcon programme requirement.
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NewsEU’s Clean Aviation initiative prepares to examine disruptive aircraft proposals
European assessors are preparing to analyse initial proposals for the Clean Aviation initiative, intended to produce disruptive aircraft innovations, the deadline for which closes on 23 June. The first call for proposals covers a total budget of €736 million ($772 million) and selection of candidates will be made in October, ...