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NewsDufour Aerospace progresses Aero2 tiltwing development
Swiss advanced air mobility developer Dufour Aerospace has completed the first hover flight of the production-conforming version of its Aero2 tiltwing uncrewed air vehicle (UAV).
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NewsMalaysia Airlines AOC validity cut short amid ongoing operational woes
Malaysian regulators have reportedly slashed the validity period of Malaysia Airlines’ air operator’s certificate (AOC), as the carrier battles an operational meltdown in recent weeks.
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NewsPhilippines aims to buy 40 new fighters
Manila is considering offers to obtain 40 new aircraft for its long-running multi-role fighter acquisition.
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NewsAirAsia X eyes full fleet reactivation by year-end and targets ‘unique markets’
Malaysia’s AirAsia X expects to fully reactivate its fleet of 18 Airbus A330s by the end of the year, clearing what it calls a “final hurdle” for network expansion.
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NewsInvestigators analysing batch of locking nuts after Green Africa ATR nose-wheel loss
Nigerian investigators have isolated a batch of self-locking nuts for analysis after a Green Africa Airways ATR 72-600 suffered the loss of a nose-wheel during take-off. The aircraft had been operating a service from Ilorin, in western Nigeria, to the capital Abuja on 24 July – one week after the ...
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NewsStrong wet lease business lifts Alliance’s revenues
Growth in wet-lease operations boosted Australian carrier Alliance Aviation’s revenue and profits in the 2024 financial year.
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NewsQantas expects first A321XLR in April 2025
Qantas has confirmed it will receive its first Airbus A321XLR aircraft in April 2025, a delivery delay of a few months caused by ongoing supply chain issues.
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NewsPW1100G, Trent 1000 issues hit Air NZ profits
Air New Zealand says availability issues with Pratt & Whitney PW1100G and Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines negatively impacted its operational and financial performance in its 2024 financial year.
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NewsQantas full-year profit down 16% as yields moderate
Australia’s Qantas Group saw a decline in its full-year earnings, amid falling passenger yields and higher spending to improve its reputation.
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NewsAir China, China Southern receive first C919s in joint delivery ceremony
Air China and China Southern Airlines have become the newest operators of Comac’s C919, each taking delivery of their first example in a joint delivery ceremony.
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NewsPoland to receive first F-35As in December
The NATO member’s inaugural stealth fighter will be initially assigned to a US Air National Guard base in Arkansas, where it will be used to train Polish air force pilots.
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NewsHermeus releases taxi test footage of first Quarterhorse flight vehicle
The US hypersonic flight developer is progressing toward the maiden sortie for its first flight-capable vehicle, the subsonic Quarterhorse Mk 1, which will serve as the foundation for an eventual hypersonic aircraft.
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NewsSwiss on-time performance during summer season lags 70% target
Swiss International Air Lines had a “mixed” summer season as the carrier’s on-time performance rose slightly to 64.2% but remained below the company’s target of 70%.
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NewsNew Qinetiq test facility to enhance GPS jamming protection for UK military
Qinetiq is to build a new anechoic chamber test facility under a £20 million ($26 million) contract with the UK Ministry of Defence.
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NewsUK mandates active carbon monoxide detectors on piston-engined aircraft
UK regulators are mandating installation of active carbon monoxide detectors in certain piston-engined light aircraft from the beginning of next year. The Civil Aviation Authority had formally sought opinions from the general aviation community last year in order to shape its policy on the issue. Its directive requires carriage of ...
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NewsNorse looks to concentrate on profitable routes and shift capacity to long-term charters
Norse is expecting to deploy at least half its aircraft capacity on wet-lease and charter services over the winter season, and signals that it is looking to de-risk its operation by entering longer-term external capacity agreements. The airline has been revising its business plan, to strengthen its financial footing, following ...
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NewsLeisure travel demand up in July, as China-based carriers gain: AAPA
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has found a “significant” rise in leisure travel demand in July, helped by a relaxation of visa policies, and despite ongoing supply chain challenges.
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NewsNorse withdrawing its sub-leased 787-8s to focus exclusively on 787-9 fleet
Scandinavian carrier Norse Atlantic Airways is to withdraw its three Boeing 787-8s, in order to establish a uniform fleet of 787-9s. It uses 12 787-9s in its own operation but also has three -8s which have been subleased to Spanish carrier Air Europa. Norse states that it has agreed in ...
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NewsSAS emerges from Chapter 11 protection after extensive two-year restructuring
Scandinavian carrier SAS has emerged from US Chapter 11 proceedings, just over two years after filing to restructure under bankruptcy protection. It has completed company re-organisation both under US and Swedish procedures, enabling the finalisation of a $1.2 billion investment by a consortium including Castlelake and Air France-KLM Group, as ...
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NewsFirst EA-37B reports for frontline service in boost to USAF’s electronic attack capabilities
The US Air Force’s frontline headquarters – Air Combat Command – has received its first EA-37B Compass Call electronic attack aircraft.