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NewsThai Airways targets rehabilitation exit in mid-2025 amid new growth strategy
Thai Airways International expects to exit business rehabilitation by the second quarter of 2025, as it works through capital restructuring for the rest of this year.
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NewsBoeing and union to resume contract talks on 7 October as strike pain spreads
Boeing and its machinists’ union will resume contract negotiations on 7 October, as workers and the company feel increasing pressure from a strike now exceeding three weeks.
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NewsLeidos to test launching cruise missiles from AC-130 gunships
The US defence technology firm is preparing to test its Black Arrow small cruise missile, designed to be an affordable long-range munition that can be launched from cargo aircraft.
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NewsAer Lingus to use A321XLR to open Nashville route next summer
IAG carrier Aer Lingus is to launch direct flights from Dublin to Nashville next summer, the first new route identified for its incoming longer-range Airbus A321XLRs.
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NewsCRJ200 excursion inquiry unable to determine reason behind landing-roll deviation
US investigators have been unable to determine the reason for a MHIRJ CRJ200’s veering to the right upon landing, resulting in a runway excursion at Dayton. But the inquiry says a “reliance primarily on differential braking” rather than opposite rudder, as the pilot attempted to arrest the turn, contributed to ...
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NewsNOAA orders two C-130Js for hurricane hunter fleet renewal
Lockheed Martin will produce two specially-configured C-130J tactical transports for use by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
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NewsLockheed may pin Thailand F-16V hopes on interoperability with older jets
Lockheed Martin’s hopes for re-energising its F-16 Block 70/72 offering for Thailand’s fighter contest appear to rest on improving the interoperability of Thailand’s existing F-16 Block 15 fleet.
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NewsSpirit Airlines’ struggles deepen amid reports of potential bankruptcy
Struggling Spirit Airlines has sharply reduced its October schedule and is cutting routes across its network amid reports that it is exploring a bankruptcy filing.
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NewsAkasa contracts ST Engineering for Leap-1B work
ST Engineering’s aerospace business has secured a 15-year exclusive contract from Indian low-cost carrier Akasa Air for engine MRO work.
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NewsThailand’s first AH-6 conducts maiden flight
The first Boeing AH-6 light attack helicopter bound for the Royal Thai Army had its maiden flight in Arizona on 22 August.
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NewsGaruda and JAL form joint venture to deepen links between Indonesia and Japan
Garuda Indonesia and Japan Airlines will launch a joint-venture arrangement in 2025 following clearance by Japanese authorities.
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NewsMSC Air Cargo takes delivery of first wholly owned Boeing 777F
Soren Toft, MSC’s chief executive, confirmed in a 3 October social media post that the 777-200 has been delivered to Milan’s Malpensa airport
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NewsUS Navy affirms commitment to fielding sixth-generation fighter
While the US Air Force is walking back its commitment to developing a manned sixth-generation combat fighter, the navy’s top officer says her service remains committed to fielding a new aircraft under its F/A-XX programme.
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NewsUS Army placing ‘many bets’ on new uncrewed systems
The US Army is rolling out a diverse range of uncrewed aerial systems for combat units small and large, with the goal of testing the wide variety of platforms currently available.
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NewsRolls-Royce switches off electrical business after sale fails to progress
Rolls-Royce is to close its electrical business having failed to find a buyer for the fledgling unit.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters raises Racer’s cruise-speed target to 240kt
Having already comfortably beaten an earlier target, Airbus Helicopters has a new cruise speed goal for its Racer compound demonstrator: 240kt (444km/h).
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NewsPrague poised to sign $492m contract for two KC-390s
The Czech Republic aims to finalise a contract for two Embraer KC-390 tactical transport/tankers before the end of next month, with the NATO nation expecting to field its first example during 2025.
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NewsKLM rolls out €450m efficiency plan to tackle costs challenges
Dutch carrier KLM has rolled out a string of cost-saving initiatives aimed at improving its operating result by €450 million ($498 million) in the short-term as it bids to boost its efficiency.
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NewsSAS reinforces domestic network under new Braathens pact
SkyTeam carrier SAS is reinforcing its Swedish domestic network through its recently-agreed partnership with Braathens Regional Airways. SAS will open new routes to Halmstad, Kalmar and Salen beginning in January next year. The carrier, which describes the domestic market as “challenging”, says the wet-lease agreement with BRA will allow it ...
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NewsThink tank Rand outlines niche eVTOL applications for USAF
The US Air Force could benefit from the use of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in niche applications, according to think tank Rand Corporation.