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NewsAir Belgium awaits clarity on bid proposals ahead of court hearing
Air Belgium is awaiting details on potential bids for the carrier, after extending a deadline for submission of proposals. The revised deadline will expire on 15 November. Air Belgium says the extension of the bidding period is intended to “ensure solid and binding offers”. It adds that it “reflects the ...
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NewsRoyal Brunei seeks India, North Asia network opportunity
Royal Brunei Airlines eyes network opportunities in North Asia and India, as it looks to “key regions” for future network growth.
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NewsMudrick submits fresh funding plan for Vertical Aerospace
Vertical Aerospace’s largest creditor Mudrick Capital has submitted fresh financing proposals that could see it inject up to $50 million into the UK-based electric vertical take-off and landing developer.
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NewsEtihad’s nine-month net profits up two-thirds after strong summer period
Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways is crediting a strong summer season, following network expansion, for a substantial improvement in profitability at the nine-month mark. The Abu Dhabi-based operator – which has extended its network to 83 destinations – says it also achieved “significant growth” in its cargo activities, especially during ...
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Paid contentRISE program a family affair for this engineer
Mike Millhaem followed his father into GE Aerospace 15 years ago. During that time, he has made a remarkable contribution to two key CFM engineering efforts. Currently, he’s part of a team advancing hybrid electric jet engine technology under CFM’s Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines (RISE) program
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NewsSouth Korea launches short take-off Gray Eagle UAV from amphibious assault ship
In a first of its kind flight, a General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Gray Eagle short take-off and landing uncrewed aircraft has launched from a South Korean amphibious assault ship, the equivalent of a light aircraft carrier
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In depthDeutsche Aircraft sees ‘huge’ potential to sell D328eco in Canada
The 200-plus old turboprops operating in Canada give Deutsche Aircraft reason for excitement.
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In depthStart-up Electra reveals nine-seat ‘EL9 Ultra Short’ aircraft design
After months of flight-testing a prototype capable of taking off and landing with 46m (150ft) of runway, US aircraft developer Electra has revealed the design for its proposed production aircraft – the EL9 Ultra Short.
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NewsAbra chief sees Avianca and Gol stepping up co-operation
Chief executive of Latin American airline holding group Abra Adrian Neuhauser sees more customer-facing co-operation rolling out between partner carriers Avianca and Gol next year.
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NewsATR abandons STOL variant
ATR has ended its effort to develop a short take-off and landing (STOL) variant of the ATR 42-600 after failing to secure as many orders as it had hoped.
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NewsTrump national security team takes shape with mix of insiders and outsiders
The returning president says he will nominate congressman and former US Army special forces officer Mike Waltz as national security advisor, while Army National Guard veteran and television news presenter Pete Hegseth has been selected to lead the Pentagon.
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NewsThree UK airports sold to German management firm AviAlliance
Spanish infrastructure firm Ferrovial and joint-venture partner Macquarie Group are selling the entire shareholding of AGS Airports Holdings, the owner of three major UK airports. AGS Airports is the parent of Aberdeen and Glasgow airports in Scotland, and Southampton airport on the English south coast. Under the agreement they will ...
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NewsGol aims to complete Chapter 11 restructuring by end April
Restructuring Brazilian carrier Gol is hoping to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection by the end of April as it today reported progress in restoring capacity during the third quarter.
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NewsWizz Air: New crew procedures helping to cut GPS interference impact
Central European budget carrier Wizz Air has recorded a decline in spurious terrain warnings since implementing defensive crew procedures against GPS spoofing and interference earlier this year. Wizz Air Hungary flight-data monitoring manager Akos Steigervald detailed the carrier’s experience during the annual European Union Aviation Safety Agency conference in Budapest ...
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NewsJapanese carriers flag continued imbalance in Mainland China recovery
Japan’s two largest carriers are seeing slower-than-expected recovery on their Mainland China network, echoing a sentiment made a year ago in the aftermath of the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.
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NewsLion Air becomes first low-cost member of AAPA
Indonesian low-cost carrier Lion Air has joined the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), becoming the first low-cost carrier to enter the grouping.
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NewsUAE air force welcomes its fourth A330 MRTT tanker
Airbus Defence & Space has delivered its latest A330 multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) to the United Arab Emirates, boosting the Gulf nation’s fleet of the type to four examples.
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NewsBabcock picked as preferred bidder for French military flight-training programme
UK-headquartered Babcock has been chosen as the preferred bidder for France’s tri-service Mentor2 pilot-training programme.
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NewsAngola’s TAAG starts shifting flights to new Luanda airport
Angolan flag-carrier TAAG has commenced operations from the capital Luanda’s new Agostinho Neto international airport. The airline transferred its domestic Luanda-Cabinda flight to the new hub on 10 November, operating the initial service with a Boeing 737-700 before switching to a De Havilland Dash 8-400. Source: TAAG TAAG ...
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NewsEcojet launches £20m funding push as it targets AOC
UK green aviation start-up Ecojet Airlines has appointed Wyvern Partners to lead a £20 million ($25 million) capital raise – enough to satisfy regulatory requirements and enable the launch of operations.