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NewsICAO council rules Russia behind Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 shoot-down
The ICAO Council has ruled that Russia is responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over Ukraine in 2014.
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NewsAAPA urges government, supplier action amid ‘overhanging’ supply chain crisis
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) laments the lack of a “clear path” in resolving what it called an “overhanging supply crisis” in the airline sector, as it calls on governments and suppliers to address these challenges.
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InterviewLong life ahead for CV-22, but no plans for FLRAA in USAF special operations
In a wide ranging interview with FlightGlobal, the three-star general in charge of US Air Force special operations outlined his long-term plans for the USA’s air commandos, legacy platforms like the CV-22 Osprey and MQ-9 Reaper, and the next-generation tiltrotor Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft.
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In depthWith ‘A to Z’ development experience, Wisk’s new CEO takes on certification challenge
The new chief executive of air taxi start-up Wisk Aero thinks he has the aircraft-development experience needed to lead the company’s transition, now underway, into the critical phase of flight testing and certification.
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NewsDetails about recent ATC failures emerge as DOT works to limit Newark flights
The US Department of Transportation is preparing to reduce the number of permitted flights at Newark, as secretary Sean Duffy reveals why ATC systems failed in recent days
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NewsUK MoD takes delivery of lead H145 Jupiter HC2 rotorcraft
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has received its first of six Airbus Helicopters H145s acquired under a £122 million ($161 million) deal to support duties in Brunei and Cyprus from 2026.
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NewsVertical to offer hybrid-electric propulsion on long-range VX4 variant aimed at defence
Vertical Aerospace is developing a longer-range version of its VX4 eVTOL which will rely on hybrid- electric propulsion rather than the all-electric power of its predecessor. The UK-based specialist says the hybrid variant would be capable of 1,000nm range, some 10 times that of the current VX4, and have the ...
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NewsGovernment converting Norwegian bonds to shareholding
Scandinavian budget carrier Norwegian is exercising a call option on a package of outstanding bonds valued at NKr1.5 billion ($143 million), with the government of Norway converting part of its holding to shares. As part of the decision, the airline is planning to buy back up to 50% of the ...
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NewsModified MC-21 flown to Moscow for certification test flights
United Aircraft has flown a modified Yakovlev MC-21 to Moscow Zhukovsky airfield to commence flight-testing following installation of Russian-built systems and equipment. The aircraft is the first of two which will participated in the test programme. United Aircraft carried out the initial flight with aircraft 73055 – which has been ...
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NewsTurkish 777 rapidly descended during crew’s aggressive response to turbulence encounter
Investigators have disclosed that a Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER lost nearly 8,000ft in altitude after its crew – surprised by a severe turbulence encounter over Iceland – attempted to recover with aggressive control inputs and poor co-ordination. Both pilots engaged their control columns, opposing one another with rapid and sharp ...
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NewsJapanese aerospace players see strong full-year financial performance
The aerospace units of major Japanese industrial groups Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, IHI, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries enjoyed revenue and operating profit growth for the 2024 financial year ended 31 March.
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NewsNew Delhi says all pilots back home, alludes to aircraft losses
India’s air force states that all pilots have “returned safely” after an apparent air battle on the night of 6-7 May but suggests that aircraft were lost.
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NewsNewark ATC briefly loses ability to track jets again
Another technology outage at New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International airport temporarily left air traffic controllers operating blind on the morning of 9 May.
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NewsAir Canada’s first A321XLR and 787-10 deliveries delayed into 2026
Air Canada disclosed on 9 May that deliveries of its first Airbus A321XLRs and Boeing 787-10s have been delayed into next year.
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NewsLondon Heathrow closure after substation fire cost IAG around €50m
Closure of London Heathrow following a power outage on 21 March had a €50 million ($56 million) impact on the operating profit of British Airways and Iberia parent IAG. IAG disclosed the figure during a first-quarter briefing on 9 May, stating that the closure contributed to an overall 8.8% increase ...
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NewsLeonardo to detail Baykar and aerostructures partnerships during June-July
Leonardo aims in the next two months to reveal much more about two significant pending partnerships.
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NewsSkyTeam partners poised to acquire 25% of Canada's WestJet
Delta Air Lines and Korean Air plan to acquire 25% of Canadian discount carrier WestJet, and Delta intends to sell 2.5% share to Air France-KLM.
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NewsKlein Vision unveils production prototype of convertible AirCar
Slovakian-based development firm Klein Vision has unveiled a production prototype of its AirCar, a road vehicle capable of converting to an aircraft. The AirCar – which has been granted a certificate of airworthiness – has conducted over 170h of flight testing, including more than 500 take-offs. It is able to ...
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NewsUpgrades to Little Bird fleet, FLRAA fielding remain on track for SOCOM
The US Army’s premier aviation force is moving forward with its ongoing effort to upgrade the fleet of Boeing A/MH-6 Little Bird helicopters and field a the next-generation tiltrotor under development by Bell.
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AnalysisAwkward discrepancies in Indian Rafale shootdown image
The fog of war is alive as well in the aerial clash between India and Pakistan, with nebulous imagery swamping social media, exacerbated by limited comments from authorities.