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NewsSerbia set to become latest customer for Rafale fighter
Serbia looks set to become the latest customer for the Dassault Aviation Rafale fighter, with an order for a dozen examples to be finalised in the coming months.
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NewsFrench-based Amelia to lease additional Airbus single-aisle jets
French-based carrier Amelia is leasing three Airbus A320s, sourcing them from Irish-based lessor AerCap. The carrier aims to take its fleet of Airbus aircraft to six by the end of this year, and says it will split their operation between its French division and its Slovenian operator Amelia International. Amelia ...
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In depthMilitary drone developers see more opportunity for contracted maritime surveillance
US demand is growing for sea-based “contractor-owned, contractor-operated” (COCO) intelligence services from uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) developers, while demand for land-based services has waned, according to an industry executive.
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NewsLockheed test fires four Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles simultaneously
The stealthy air-launched cruise missile is expected to be a critical asset in any maritime conflict, particularly in the Indo-Pacific where Pentagon planners are preparing for a Taiwan invasion scenario potentially involving hundreds of enemy surface vessels.
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NewsBoeing slowed deliveries in first quarter but landed net new orders for 126 jets
Boeing’s delivery pace slowed in the first quarter of 2024 as it addressed quality and safety concerns, though the company logged a strong quarter for new orders, thanks largely to several deals reached in March.
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NewsSkyryse presses ahead with fly-by-wire system on R66 helicopter
Advanced flight-control developer Skyryse is forging ahead with plans to bring to market by 2025 a Robinson Helicopter R66 light-single adapted with an innovative fly-by-wire system.
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NewsAirbus secures net orders for 170 jets in first quarter
Long-haul aircraft agreements from Asian carriers Starlux and Korean Air, and a large single-aisle deal with American Airlines, have taken Airbus’s first-quarter net order total to 170 aircraft. Starlux ordered five A350 freighters and three A330-900s while Korean Air signed for 33 A350s, including 27 of the larger -1000 variant. ...
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NewsITP renews T700 overhaul contract with Colombian armed forces
ITP Aero has signed a contract extension with the Colombian ministry of defence covering overhaul services for the GE Aerospace T700 engines that power the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters operated by its armed forces.
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NewsCanadian charter carrier Nolinor bumps 737 captain pay by 25-40%
The starting salary for a 737 captain at Nolinor is now C$175,000 ($129,000), with potential increases to a salary beyond C$250,000.
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NewsSouth African Airways seeks new chief to steer carrier after privatisation collapse
South African Airways is formally seeking a new chief executive to pursue an alternative strategic course after the collapse of its privatisation effort.
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NewsLoganair frustrated as UK’s EASA withdrawal aggravates supply-chain problems
Scottish carrier Loganair is irritated that the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency is exacerbating problems with the post-pandemic supply chain.
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NewsZeroAvia begins building MRO network for fuel cell powertrain conversions
ZeroAvia has signed a memorandum of understanding with MRO provider FEAM Aero as the powertrain developer attempts to set-up a maintenance network for its propulsion system ahead of service entry.
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NewsUK 747 cargo carrier One Air shifts operations to East Midlands
UK cargo operator One Air has commenced operations from East Midlands airport, using its Boeing 747-400 freighter fleet for Hong Kong services.
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NewsCanada announces $13.5bn helicopter modernisation plan
Under a new strategy to boost defence spending and modernise the Canadian military, Ottawa will spend some $13.5 billion over 20 years to acquire a new helicopter fleet.
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In depthOne-third of jets with P&W GTF engines sitting idle as recall impact spreads
Analysis of Cirium data shows scale of PW1000G-series grounding, with 637 of almost 2,000 GTF-powered jets out of service as of 1 April.
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NewsFAA grants Gulfstream cabin and production certificates for G700
Gulfstream has still not said when it expects to deliver the first of its recently certificated G700 long-range business jets, but the company has received additional certifications that bring the milestone closer.
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NewsUS Navy deploys more MQ-4C intelligence-gathering drones despite testing and availability concerns
When a Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton touched down at NAS Sigonella on 30 March, it marked the second overseas deployment of the US Navy’s new intelligence-gathering drone, a type declared operational in July 2023.
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NewsA220 technicians reject latest Airbus contract proposal and seek better pay as airframer works to stem losses
Workers at Airbus’s A220 manufacturing site near Montreal have rejected the company’s latest pay offer, marking continuation of a negotiation process that previously left the union warning of a go-slow by its members.
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NewsNorway outlines plans for maritime surveillance UAVs amid proposed defence spending rise
Norway is to acquire a fleet of “long-range” uncrewed air vehicles (UAVs) for maritime surveillance missions as part of a proposed long-term increase in defence spending.
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NewsFatal An-26 cliff collision inquiry unable to determine reason for absent terrain warning
Russian investigators have been unable to determine why the crew of an Antonov An-26 did not receive a ground-proximity warning before the twin-engined aircraft collided with a cliff while descending over water on approach to Palana airport. But the Interstate Aviation Committee says that, despite unsuitable weather conditions, the crew ...