All news – Page 148
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NewsUS fighters use low-cost APKWS rockets to down Houthi attack drones
The US military’s Central Command has released a video of the AGR-20 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) destroying Houthi one-way attack munitions, illustrating a cost-effective way to destroy cheap unmanned air vehicles and one-way strike munitions.
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NewsDirect New Zealand-India flights on the cards under Air NZ, Air India partnership
Air New Zealand and Air India will enter into a codeshare partnership, with the two carriers also signing a memorandum of understanding to explore direct flights between New Zealand and India.
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NewsKC-46 cracks will not affect 2024 deliveries, rework ‘not a big deal’: Boeing CFO
Boeing has revealed details about cracks that recently prompted it to halt deliveries of KC-46 military tankers, while insisting the issue will not seriously disrupt the programme.
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NewsEmbraer reveals wing-development work as part of ‘New Technologies Demonstration’
Brazilian manufacturer Embraer has revealed the existence of a technology demonstration programme under which it and partners are developing and testing a composite wing and a “flying” laboratory.
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NewsBoeing and FAA still working through exemption request for 737 Max 7 and 10
Boeing remains unsure how the Federal Aviation Administration will handle the company’s request for regulatory exemptions related to the stall management yaw damper (SMYD) on the 737 Max 7 and Max 10.
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NewsPorter expands loyalty programme to include flights with Alaska and Air Transat
Porter Airlines is strengthening strategic relationships with Alaska Airlines and Air Transat by now offering loyalty programme members the ability to redeem VIPorter points for flights with those carriers.
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NewsBoeing CFO downplays tariff impacts on commercial jet business
Boeing does not expect new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump to significantly impact its commercial aircraft business, at least not immediately.
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NewsSweden to top up Meteor missile stocks via accelerated buy
Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration has ordered an additional batch of MBDA Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles for use by the nation’s Saab Gripen fighters.
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NewsEmirates expands its A350 deployment to Asia-Pacific and north Africa
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates is set to expand its Airbus A350-900 network to another seven destinations, including its first in Africa and the Asia-Pacific region. It will operate the twinjets to four Middle Eastern and north African cities – Baghdad, Amman, Dammam and Tunis – as well as Oslo, Istanbul ...
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NewsCollision-risk restructuring of Zurich airspace temporarily limits arrival capacity
Swiss air traffic controllers are to impose temporary capacity reduction at Zurich airport, in order to implement a new airspace structure which has been based on collision-risk modelling. The redesigned airspace – intended to minimise infringements – will come into effect from 20 March. Swiss air navigation service Skyguide will ...
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NewsSouth African Airways pilots initiate further industrial action over pay talks
South African Airways pilots are initiating further industrial action over long-running pay and conditions negotiations, to the carrier’s dismay. The airline says it has been notified – by the SAA Pilots Association and the National Transport Movement – of a work-to-rule measure which will take effect on 19 March. Talks ...
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NewsJAL orders additional 737 Max 8s
Japan Airlines has placed orders for 17 more Boeing 737 Max 8s, as it outlines its fleet renewal plans in preparation for long-term growth.
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In depthNew wave: the latest aerial assets in the war on wildfires
Changing weather patterns mean burning forests present an ever-bigger threat to communities around the world. What new platforms are coming on stream to help firefighters hit back from above?
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NewsPilots failed to recognise runway before Midway incursion and Southwest 737 go-around: NTSB
The pilots of a Flexjet Bombardier Challenger 350 involved last month in a runway incursion at Chicago Midway International told investigators that they did not recall seeing the hold short line and failed to recognise the runway as distinct from the taxiway.
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In depthRise Air banks on incoming ATR turboprops for far-north expansion
Canadian passenger and cargo carrier Rise Air is counting on incoming ATR 72 turboprops to spearhead a new era of growth that may see it expand beyond its home province of Saskatchewan.
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NewsUnited 787 suffered inertial reference unit failures ahead of January inflight upset
Two inertial reference units (IRU) on a United Airlines Boeing 787-8 failed shortly before the jet experienced a rapid altitude shift over Africa in January that injured 16 people.
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NewsLanhsa Airlines Jetstream 32 crashes after taking off from Roatan
Twelve people died when a Lanhsa Airlines British Aerospace Jetstream 32 turboprop crashed shortly after taking off from the Honduran island of Roatan on 17 March.
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In depth‘There is no kill switch’: Pentagon denies F-35 rumours as calls grow to ditch US defence products
With allied governments and industrial competitors now openly discussing possible cancellation of orders for the American stealth fighter, the Pentagon’s F-35 office is officially denying unsubstantiated rumours it can remotely disable the jets of overseas operators.
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NewsElbit Systems boss sees ‘huge potential’ as its backlog tops $26bn
Elbit Systems saw its revenues rise to a record $6.8 billion in 2024, as its order backlog also grew to a new high of $22.6 billion.
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NewsEthiopian introduces BBJ2 to attract VIP and specialist business charter customers
Ethiopian Airlines Group is introducing a Boeing BBJ2 business jet which will be dedicated to operating VIP and specialist charter services. The company says the BBJ2 – based on the 737-800 – will facilitate its efforts to serve business communities and other customers looking for premium charter flights. “Introduction of ...