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NewsFive fatalities confirmed in California crash of USMC helicopter
A Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing in San Diego crashed in a remote forest area while flying through the Southern California mountains during a winter storm.
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NewsFrench navy tops up unmanned Aliaca order for SMDM project
The French navy is to receive additional Survey Copter-produced Aliaca vehicles via the service’s SMDM light tactical unmanned aerial system (UAS) programme.
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NewsTrio of MH-60R Seahawks readied for delivery to Greece
Sikorsky is gearing up for the delivery of an initial batch of three MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to the Greek navy, having completed testing of their mission systems and sensors in December.
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NewsUnited Nigeria advised to check ERJ nose-wheel steering system after Lagos excursion
Investigators have notified United Nigeria Airlines of a need to ensure compliance with recommendations to upgrade Embraer ERJ-145 nose-wheel steering systems, after a runway excursion accident at Lagos.
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NewsChallenge Group acquires 747-400F to expand Israeli division’s cargo fleet
Logistics specialist Challenge Group’s Israeli division has expanded its fleet with a Boeing 747-400 freighter. The 747-400F had previously been in cargo operation with El Al before being transferred to Air Atlanta Icelandic. Powered by Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines the freighter (4X-ICK) was originally delivered to Singapore Airlines Cargo ...
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NewsSAS looks to re-introduce A350 previously shed during fleet restructuring
Scandinavian operator SAS is seeking to re-introduce an Airbus A350-900, the lease of which it had previously rejected as part of its fleet restructuring plan.
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NewsBBN Airlines Indonesia prepares to put additional 737s into service
Wet-lease specialist Avia Solutions Group’s newly-established Asian carrier BBN Airlines Indonesia is expanding its fleet with four Boeing 737s. The aircraft comprise three 737-800s for passenger service, and a single 737-400 freighter, which will complement its pair of 737-800 converted freighters. BBN Airlines secured its air operator’s certificate in the ...
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NewsUS clears potential Polish acquisition of early warning aerostats
The US government has cleared Poland’s possible acquisition of aerostats for monitoring both airspace and land.
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NewsMHI ups aerospace and defence profit forecast after record order intake
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has revised its earning guidance for its aircraft, defence and space unit, after it saw its order intake hit an all-time high on the back of government-led defence projects.
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NewsGlobalX seeking new chief executive following Ed Wegel’s resignation
Global Crossing Airlines is searching for a new chief executive after the resignation of founding leader Ed Wegel.
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NewsJoby prototype lost propeller blade before 2022 crash: NTSB
One of Joby Aviation’s pre-production prototypes broke up mid-flight after losing a propeller blade during envelope-pushing flight-testing in February 2022.
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NewsPentagon downplays vulnerability of US bases to drone attack
The US Department of Defense says its air defences in the Middle East have been “mostly successful” in more than 160 engagements similar to the recent attack in Jordan that killed three US Army troops.
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NewsMartin St George returns to JetBlue amid financial turbulence
JetBlue Airways is turning to a familiar figure during a turbulent period, appointing Martin St George president of the company, effective 26 February.
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NewsArcher assembling trio of Midnight aircraft for certification flights
US air taxi developer Archer Aviation has revealed that it is building a trio of Midnight aircraft that will conform to the company’s intended type design.
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NewsAustrian to swap Embraer jets for wet-leased ATRs on weaker routes
Swedish carrier Braathens Regional Airlines is to conduct wet-leased services on behalf of Lufthansa Group member Austrian Airlines over the course of this summer season.
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NewsA350 agreements account for Airbus’s order activity in January
Airbus’s first monthly order disclosure for the year exclusively features widebody aircraft agreements with two carriers taking A350s.
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NewsMissing USMC Super Stallion helicopter located in remote California forest
The Sikorsky CH-53E heavy-lift helicopter travelling through the southwestern USA from Nevada to California failed to arrive as planned at a Marine Corps air station in San Diego.
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NewsBristow Ireland awarded Irish AOC ahead of SAR contract transition
Bristow Ireland has cleared a vital hurdle in the run up towards taking over the provision of search and rescue services in the republic, obtaining its air operator certificate (AOC) from the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA).
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NewsUnsecured SAS creditors accepted revised Chapter 11 plan after ‘hard-fought’ discussions
Unsecured creditors of SAS had been dissatisfied with a previous version of the carrier’s US Chapter 11 re-organisation plan, and agreed to the latest revision after “hard-fought” discussions, court filings show.
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NewsPiper unleashes Fury as M600 successor
US airframer Piper Aircraft has unveiled the M700 Fury – its fastest ever single-engined aircraft – a turboprop that boasts an uprated Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A engine that offers a maximum cruise speed of over 300kt (555km/h) and climb performance 34% better than its M600 SLS predecessor.