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NewsChina’s ‘Big Three’ see tepid uptick in May traffic after April collapse
After bottoming out in April, China’s three largest carriers saw a marginal uptick in their domestic traffic in May, though demand remains weak despite a slight easing of onerous pandemic curbs.
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NewsProposed FAA emission rule creates uncertainty for 767 freighter
The US Federal Aviation Administration has proposed new aircraft efficiency rules that leave uncertain the ability of Boeing to keep selling 767 Freighters for delivery after 2027.
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InterviewBoeing’s new defence chief eyes autonomy frontier
Ted Colbert, the new head of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, stands poised to lead his organisation in a decade where the emphasis is decidedly shifting from specific platforms to networked assets and the new frontier of autonomy.
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NewsViasat eyes next step as full global in-flight connectivity coverage nears
Viasat is casting an eye on its fourth group of satellites as full global coverage through the launch of its ViaSat-3 constellation draws near, amid what it describes as “ever-growing demand” for in-flight connectivity.
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NewsIntelsat goes multi-orbit with new ESA terminal
Intelsat has unveiled its first multi-orbit in-flight connectivity terminal capable of interoperating with its existing geostationary (GEO) satellites in addition to new low-Earth orbit (LEO) and medium-Earth orbit (MEO) satellites.
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NewsSpain’s Air Nostrum plots introduction of UK airships for domestic services
Spain’s Air Nostrum Group has unveiled an extraordinary provisional agreement to acquire airships to operate commercial services in the country. It is reserving production slots for 10 examples of the Hybrid Air Vehicles Airlander 10, with a view to taking delivery from 2026. Air Nostrum Group, which serves as a ...
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NewsAirbus embarks on A321XLR flight-test campaign with maiden sortie
Airbus has commenced the flight-test campaign for its long-range A321XLR variant after the initial prototype lifted off from Hamburg Finkenwerder. The aircraft, powered by CFM International Leap-1A engines, took off at about 11:05 on 15 June. It is carrying a crew of five, comprising two experimental test pilots and three ...
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NewsSunExpress picks lightweight Safran seats for Max 8s
Turkish leisure carrier SunExpress has selected Safran Seats’ Z200 economy product for line-fit on 33 Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft.
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NewsParis airports operator enters joint venture to offer hydrogen transformation services
Paris airports operator Groupe ADP is to tie up with energy technology firm Air Liquide in a joint venture to support development of hydrogen infrastructure for air transport. The venture – which will be equally-owned by both companies – will provide airports in France and elsewhere with the engineering and ...
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NewsSITA sees momentum for cellular on the rise
SITA for Aircraft chief executive Yann Cabaret believes momentum is increasing for in-flight cellular services as developments both on the ground and in the air close the gap between the respective experiences for the user.
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NewsThales details upgrades to Avant Up IFE system
Thales has upgraded its Avant Up in-flight entertainment system to include two new features: the Optiq 4K QLED HDR display and its Pulse charging unit.
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NewsOtto Celera push-prop in line for ZeroAvia hydrogen-electric engine
Hydrogen-electric propulsion specialist ZeroAvia is to develop a powertrain for Otto Aviation, which has been test-flying a prototype of its low-emissions Celera 500L aircraft. ZeroAvia says it will collaborate with California-based Otto to integrate the ZA600 zero-emission powertrain on the type. It says the tie-up means the Celera could be ...
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NewsSwiss operations resume after crippling air traffic control failure
Operations within Switzerland have started to resume after the airspace was forced to close, following a technical problem which affected the country’s air navigation service provider Skyguide. Skyguide had stated that it suffered a “technical malfunction” during the early hours of 15 June and the airspace was closed for safety ...
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News‘Rejuvenated’ AirAsia X teases return to London
Malaysia-based long-haul, low-cost carrier AirAsia X is to resume flying to London later in the year, about a decade after it exited the European market amid high operating costs.
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NewsVietnam Airlines expect tough times to continue until end-2023
Vietnam Airlines is warning that a full recovery is some way off, although travel is starting to pick up as the impact of the coronavirus pandemic dissipates.
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News‘We can’t wait for China’: As Mainland stays shut, airline chiefs eye India
While China’s closed international borders will impact recovery efforts, an airline leadership panel believes there are opportunities for growth and recovery elsewhere, including in India, which they tout as a market “everyone should watch” in the near term.
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NewsBoeing logs 14 net new orders in May
Boeing landed new orders for 23 aircraft in May, including sizeable deals for 787s and 777s, though cancellations reduced the airframer’s net figure to 14.
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NewsOneWeb takes steps towards wi-fi launch after successful test flight
Low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite operator OneWeb has moved a step closer to its planned 2023 entry into the in-flight wi-fi market by successfully delivering connectivity to a Boeing 777-200LR during a recent test flight.
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NewsPoland picks AW149 for Perkoz helicopter requirement
Poland is to acquire the Leonardo Helicopters AW149 super-medium-twin as part of a wide-ranging package of defence spending.
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NewsNorway sticks to guns over NH90 cancellation as it dismisses NHI’s claims
Norway has warned the partner companies in the NH Industries (NHI) consortium that they essentially risk being barred from future tenders if they fail to meet the country’s demands for a NKr5 billion ($500 million) refund related to its underperforming NH90 helicopters.