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Analysis
Alaska and United bemoan strong quarters spoiled by Max 9 grounding
On back-to-back days, executives from two major US airlines described how a major safety scare and the related weeks-long grounding of all Boeing 737 Max 9 jets undermined both companies’ otherwise strong first-quarter performances.
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Hanwha breaks ground on F414 engine production facility
Hanwha Aerospace has broken ground on a new facility to licence-build the GE Aerospace F414 engine for the Korea Aerospace Industries KF-21 fighter.
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Analysis
Business aviation fights its case as green lobby gets vocal
The business aviation sector is experiencing a dip in demand in Europe after a post-pandemic high – but a bigger existential threat may come from those who despise the whole idea of private flying.
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IHI selected for further hydrogen fuel cell and aircraft electrification research
Hydrogen fuel cell and aircraft electrification technologies developed by Japan’s IHI will be further refined through projects initiated by the country’s New Energy and Industrial Development Organization.
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Royal Air Maroc and Safran increasing capacity of Moroccan engine MRO centre
Moroccan flag-carrier Royal Air Maroc has reinforced an engine maintenance partnership with French aerospace firm Safran, extending the capabilities of its Casablanca facility.
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How Bombardier continues to revolutionize its customer service offering
Bombardier has undergone a remarkable transformation in the past six years when it comes to looking after its customers throughout the ownership of their aircraft. It’s a journey that has seen the manufacturer introduce digital initiatives such as onboard predictive maintenance software, an enhanced per-flight-hour parts and maintenance program, and ...
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A321neo window-loss inquiry reveals other aircraft thermally damaged by film lights
Investigations into window damage on an Airbus A321neo, caused by high-intensity floodlights during a filming session, have turned up four other occurrences under similar circumstances. Three of these other instances involved Boeing 787s while the fourth affected an A321. The Titan Airways A321neo had departed London Stansted for Orlando on ...
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Australian F/A-18Fs to operate out to 2040, receive hypersonic weapons
Australia will extend the service life of its Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers to 2040, observing that the two types complement the country’s Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters and other assets.
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IAI lays foundation for 777-ERSF conversion facility in South Korea
Israel Aerospace Industries will convert Boeing 777-300ERs into freighters at a new location in South Korea.
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China’s ‘Big Three’ expected to post first-quarter profits: HSBC report
A HSBC Global Research report has outlined the possibility of China’s three largest carriers turning profitable in first quarter of the year, on the back of record traffic results.
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Archer aims to court US policymakers at new office in Washington DC
US air taxi developer Archer Aviation has opened an office in Washington DC focused on regulatory affairs that will be led by Billy Nolen, former acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.
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DARPA tests dogfighting AI against human fighter pilot
Using a specially modified F-16 fighter known as the X-62A VISTA, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and the US Air Force pitted a dogfighting artificial intelligence system against human fighter pilots in recent air-to-air combat exercises.
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US Army entertains short take-off and landing capabilities of Electra’s aircraft
The US Army is exploring potential use of Electra’s hybrid-electric short take-off and landing aircraft (eSTOL) aircraft for logistics in contested environments.
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UK commits to six H145 helicopters for Brunei and Cyprus missions
Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a £122 million ($152 million) contract to supply six H145 light-twin helicopters to the UK for troop transport duties in Brunei and Cyprus.
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Alaska lost $132 million in Q1 amid 737 Max 9 grounding
The financial impact of grounding its 65 Boeing 737 Max 9s in January pushed Alaska Air Group to a $132 million loss in the first quarter of 2024.
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Opinion
How electric charging infrastructure will power aviation’s ‘third age’
Realising the future of electric flight relies on a new focus on infrastructure, argues Tine Tomazic.
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Analysis
Pearl engine success propels Rolls-Royce’s business aviation revival
Despite Rolls-Royce’s wider difficulties in the wake of the pandemic, the Pearl engine is restoring the UK engine maker’s once powerful position in business aviation propulsion.
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Opinion
Should Japan be twice shy on domestic airliner development?
National and industrial ambitions could prompt Tokyo to back the development of a new commercial airliner via a major investment – but things didn’t go so well the last time it tried.
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Interview
Why ExecuJet MRO Services’ Nadia Coetzee loves tackling AOGs
As general manager of ExecuJet MRO Services’ Brussels facility, Nadia Coetzee loves overseeing the 24/7 provision of essential support to get business jet operators’ assets back in the air.
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Norse Atlantic further diversifies by unveiling South African route
Long-haul budget carrier Norse Atlantic Airways is opening services to the South African city of Cape Town from London Gatwick later this year. It will start operating the route on 28 October, ahead of the southern hemisphere summer. Norse, which exclusively uses Boeing 787s, says it will serve Cape Town ...