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NewsNorwegian airports operator expands remote-tower programme to seven more sites
Norwegian airports operator Avinor is to expand its remote-tower programme to another seven regional sites. Avinor has identified the additional airports as Batsfjord, Vadso, Sorkjosen, Sandane, Mosjoen, Orsta Volda, and the new facility for Mo i Rana. The organisation formally opened a remote-tower centre in Bodo in October 2020, through ...
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NewsIndonesian Aerospace gets serious about N219 amphibian
Indonesian Aerospace has committed to developing an amphibious version of its 19-seater N219 turboprop.
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NewsARJ21 operates first commercial flight from high-altitude airport
Comac’s ARJ21 has completed its first commercial flight from a high-altitude airport in China, the latest in a series of milestones for the regional jet.
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NewsHAECO and Airbus extend radome repair contract
Airbus has extended a component services contract with HAECO covering most of its commercial aircraft family.
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NewsGeneral Atomics lands funding to continue XQ-67 development
The maker of uncrewed aircraft received an additional $9 million from the US Air Force Research Laboratory to continue development work of the experimental Off-Board Sensing Station jet, believed to be the basis for General Atomics’ bid for an autonomous aircraft capable of supporting crewed fighters.
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NewsAmerican Airlines deepens backing for ZeroAvia
American Airlines has placed a conditional order for up to 100 units of ZeroAvia’s ZA2000RJ hydrogen fuel cell powertrain, while also deepening its investment in the advanced propulsion developer through participation in the company’s Series C fundraising round.
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NewsAir Canada to lease eight more Boeing 737 Max 8s
Air Canada is set to lease eight more Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft from lessor BOC Aviation.
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NewsFormer Avianca fleet director to head start-up Avion Express Brasil
Wet-lease specialist Avia Solutions Group has appointed a chief executive for its Latin American start-up Avion Express Brasil.
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NewsTurkish Airlines orders four more Boeing 777 freighters
Turkish Airlines has ordered four more Boeing 777 freighters, taking to a dozen its firm commitments for the type.
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NewsIstanbul airport chief urges industry collaboration as work on triple-runway operations progresses
Istanbul airport chief executive Selahattin Bilgen is calling for greater industry co-operation to achieve more efficiency gains, as it continues participating in a programme aimed at introducing independent triple-runway operations at the airport.
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NewsAustria signs for 12 new Black Hawks
Austria has signed for a dozen new Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawks to replace its ageing Bell 212 transports.
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NewsIndian navy retires UH-3H Sea Kings
The Indian navy has formally retired its small fleet of Sikorsky UH-3H ‘Sea King’ helicopters from service.
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NewsTime called on Bonza as liquidators appointed
Grounded Australian carrier Bonza Aviation has formally entered liquidation following a second creditors meeting on 2 July at which liquidators were appointed.
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NewsCebu Pacific picks Airbus for up to 152 new narrowbodies
Cebu Pacific has selected Airbus to supply its new narrowbody aircraft, signing a memorandum of understanding for the purchase of up to 152 A321neos.
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NewsQatar Airways Group generates strong full-year net profit
Qatar Airways Group has turned in a full-year net profit of QR6.1 billion ($1.7 billion), up nearly 40%, on revenues of QR81 billion. It states that the figures amount to a record full-year performance for the company. The Doha-based airline says passenger numbers increased more than a quarter to over ...
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NewsStrategic tie-up failure and softer market put pressure on Norse Atlantic
Long-haul budget carrier Norse Atlantic Airways admits the recent failure of strategic investment talks with a potential partner has contributed to pressure on near-term liquidity. The airline says the situation has been aggravated by “softening” market conditions and lower fares, affecting revenues. It adds that it is experiencing a “tail-heavy” ...
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NewsIAG starts another round of share buy-backs to support Air Europa acquisition
British Airways and Iberia parent IAG is pursuing another share buy-back programme intended to support its proposed acquisition of Spanish operator Air Europa.
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NewsChina Southern, EHang partner to explore eVTOL tourism operations
China Southern Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding with EHang to explore the development of “low-altitude tourism” in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai.
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NewsGE Aerospace extends CEO Culp’s contract until end-2027
The company’s board of directors on 30 June approved a new employment contract for Culp that extends his term as CEO and board chair until the end of 2027.
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NewsSpirit Airlines adds Fred Cromer as chief financial officer
US ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has named Fred Cromer as its chief financial officer, tasking him with helping the company chart a profitable course forward.