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NewsFAA and EASA certificate G800 as Gulfstream ups range
US and European regulators have certificated Gulfstream’s ultra-long-range G800 business jet, which the company now says has range of 8,200nm (15,186km), up from a previously advertised 8,000nm.
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NewsRussian parliamentarians approve extension of wet-lease law to international market
Russia’s upper parliamentary house has approved a law which would expand new leasing agreements to the international market. The country’s Air Code was revised last year to enable carriers to wet-lease aircraft from domestic operators. But a further change, discussed during a meeting of the Federation Council, extends this to ...
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NewsFrench air force commissions upgraded Mirage 2000D fleet
France has completed a mid-life update for its air force fleet of Dassault Aviation Mirage 2000D strike aircraft, equipping the type with new air-launched weapons and other system enhancements.
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NewsUnreported high-load incident spurs Airbus to warn pilots over rudder use
Airbus has emphasised to pilots that rudder pedals should not be used to counter turbulence- or vortex-induced roll, and to ensure any high-load event is documented and promptly reported. The airframer has highlighted an incident involving an A320 which, during a climb from 30,000ft to 36,000ft, unexpectedly rolled into a ...
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NewsDutch F-35s showcase multi-domain credentials during Ramstein Flag trial
Lockheed Martin’s F-35 has demonstrated its ability to support international multi-domain operations, with a successful trial having been completed during NATO’s Ramstein Flag 2025 exercise.
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NewsPLA faces challenges with broad UAV adoption, integration
A new report highlights the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) growing ambitions for unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), while also underscoring the significant challenges China faces in integrating these systems across its military branches.
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NewsRussian ministry initiates Rb14bn project to improve PD-14 engine for MC-21
Russia’s trade and industry ministry has issued a call for tenders for a project to improve the Aviadvigatel PD-14 engine which powers the Yakovlev MC-21-310.
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NewsRussian airline operator Aurora Group obtains approval to perform UAV services
East Russian carrier Aurora Group has been granted an operating certificate for a subsidiary which will focus on unmanned aerial vehicles. Aurora Group claims the division – known as Aurora BAS – is the only such company in Russia established with an airline at its foundation. It states that the ...
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NewsAir New Zealand flags ‘substantial’ drop in earnings as engine issues grow
Air New Zealand expects a “substantial reduction” in the compensation received for ongoing engine reliability issues, which it says will impact its financial performance for the year ending 30 June.
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NewsEmbraer E2 jets clinch Mongolian certification
Embraer has gained certification for its E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft from the Mongolian regulator, paving the way for the eventual introduction of E190-E2s with operator Hunnu Air.
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NewsAmerican to add AT&T wi-fi across most of nearly 1,500-strong fleet
American Airlines is joining the trend of equipping aircraft with free wi-fi – though only for members of its loyalty programme – through a partnership with AT&T.
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NewsFAA revokes New York Helicopter’s certificate after company fired operations chief
The Federal Aviation Administration has yanked the operating certificate held by New York Helicopter, the firm that operated the Bell 206 L-4 that crashed into the Hudson River on 6 April, killing all six people aboard.
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NewsUnited plans to cut domestic capacity but reports strong international demand
In response to slowing demand, United plans to cut four percentage points of domestic passenger capacity from its network starting in the third quarter.
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NewsUS approves Philippines to acquire TH-73 trainer helicopters
The $120 million package covers Manila to begin negotiating to purchase an unspecified number of the Leonardo trainer helicopters.
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AnalysisBecause Boeing and China need each other, tariff delivery disruption might not last
Aerospace analysts suspect China and the USA will negotiate a solution to ensure new tariffs do not keep Chinese airlines from continuing to receive new Boeing jets.
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NewsAirbus shareholders renew Faury’s mandate as tariff uncertainty persists
Airbus shareholders have voted to renew the board mandate of chief executive Guillaume Faury for a further three years. The resolution was adopted at the airframer’s annual general meeting on 15 April. Airbus documents show the vote overwhelmingly backed Faury’s renewal, with more than 99.9% in favour. Faury will remain ...
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NewsUK starts search for Crowsnest AEW replacement capability
The UK Ministry of Defence has outlined a requirement to replace the Royal Navy’s embarked airborne early warning (AEW) capability from as soon as early next decade.
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NewsBelgium floats additional F-35 buy if aircraft can be assembled in Europe
Belgium is increasing defence expenditures to meet NATO targets and defence minister Theo Francken suggests Brussels could direct some of those funds toward acquiring additional F-35 stealth fighters – if the jets are assembled outside the USA.
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NewsRussia’s UZGA setting up aftersales system for regional aircraft
Russian aircraft manufacturer UZGA is establishing an aftersales service system covering the company’s domestically-produced regional models. It is intended to provide engineering and design support as well as spares and equipment, along with personnel training. UZGA is developing a twin-engined 44-seat turboprop, the TVRS-44 Ladoga, while continuing to work on ...
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NewsRoyal Navy to trial T-150 cargo drone during Carrier Strike Group deployment
The UK Royal Navy is to trial the use of Malloy Aeronautics’ T-150 uncrewed aerial system for fleet logistics tasks during its forthcoming Carrier Strike Group 25 deployment.