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NewsCanada’s Helijet International places firm orders for four Beta air taxis
British Columbia-based helicopter operator Helijet International has placed firm orders for four of Beta Technologies’ Alia air taxi.
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NewsGulfstream adds manufacturing capacity in Savannah for G400s, G500s and G600s
Gulfstream has completed an expansion in Savannah of the manufacturing facility where it assembles G400, G500 and G600 business jets, leaving the company prepared to increase output.
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NewsJetBlue expects P&W engine issues to ground at least six aircraft through 2024
JetBlue Airways expects six of its Airbus A321neos to be grounded by Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engine issues by year’s end – and for that number to rise.
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NewsJetBlue lost $153m in Q3 as air-travel demand failed to keep up
Operational troubles and too many seats in the USA pushed JetBlue Airways to a $153 million loss in the third quarter of 2023, prompting the airline to trim its capacity.
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NewsLATAM Airlines posts $232m profit, based on strength of passenger operations
LATAM Airlines Group posted record quarterly revenue during the three-month period ending in September, turning a $232 million profit – the airline’s fourth consecutive quarter in the black – as sales from passenger travel more than offset a decline in cargo revenue.
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NewsEtihad carries out first commercial flight from new Abu Dhabi terminal
Home carrier Etihad Airways has conducted the first commercial flight out of Abu Dhabi International airport’s long-awaited new Terminal A.
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NewsAACO carriers to pilot SITA sustainability and digital-identity initiatives
Three airline members of the Arab Air Carriers Organization are to participate in pilot projects focused on sustainability management and digital identity, under a co-operation agreement with SITA. The agreement covering trials of the two technology solutions, which will take place over the next few months, was unveiled at the ...
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NewsSaudia seeking ‘quick fixes’ to ease supply-chain impact on fleet: chief
Saudi Arabian operator Saudia Group’s chief says the airline is working to obtain “quick fixes” – though not necessarily permanent resolutions – to address the supply-chain impact on its fleet. Speaking during a briefing at the Arab Air Carriers Organization conference in Riyadh, director general Ibrahim Al-Omar said the company ...
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NewsLeonardo lifts AW169 MTOW beyond 5t and adds 11-seat offshore option
Leonardo Helicopters has further boosted the performance of the AW169, unveiling a higher gross weight kit for the skid-equipped variant of the medium-twin that lifts its maximum take-off weight to 5.1t.
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NewsPolish army formally receives first two AW149 helicopters
The Polish army’s first two Leonardo Helicopters AW149s were handed over to its 25th Air Cavalry Brigade on 30 October.
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NewsBritish Antarctic Survey readies for future as it prepares for Ultra UAV trials
The British Antarctic Survey is gearing up for the start of a three-month trial early next year of a new uncrewed air vehicle (UAV) for surveying missions, as the organisation pushes to “do more science at lower cost”.
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NewsKuwait Airways weighs long-haul freighter options as it seeks to build cargo division
Kuwait Airways is weighing the Boeing 777F and the Airbus A350F as it looks to enhance its cargo division, a strategy through which it expects to acquire a fleet of dedicated freighters. Newly-appointed chairman Abdulmohsen Alfagaan, speaking to FlightGlobal at the Arab Air Carriers Organization conference in Riyadh, stressed the ...
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NewsIATA’s Walsh welcomes Saudi economic revamp but cautions over regulatory ‘pitfalls’
IATA director general Willie Walsh has welcomed a new Saudi Arabian economic regulatory framework intended to support air transport development, but has cautioned the Arab region over urged the Arab region to avoid repeating regulatory “mistakes” by the European Union. Walsh spoke at the opening of the Arab Air Carriers ...
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NewsJAL posts half-year profit as recovery surpasses expectations
Japan Airlines returned to profitability in its half-year earnings, as international passenger revenues soared past pre-pandemic levels.
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NewsStrong international demand propels ANA to record operating profit
All Nippon Airways parent company ANA Holdings saw its operating profit more than quadruple to Y130 billion ($865 million) for the six months ended 30 September owing to strong international and domestic passenger growth.
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NewsAsia-Pacific cargo demand picks up in September following months of decline
Asia-Pacific carriers in September reported an upswing in air cargo demand for the first time in 2023 – following more than a year of declines – as passenger demand continues to hold strong.
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NewsAsiana cargo unit sale decision delayed, dealing blow to merger plans
Asiana Airlines has failed to come to a decision on whether to divest its cargo unit – a crucial factor in winning regulatory approval for a merger with compatriot Korean Air – adding uncertainty to the drawn-out acquisition process.
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NewsComac delivers first ARJ21 converted freighters
Comac has delivered its first pair of ARJ21 converted freighters, as the airframer hails the “solid step forward” for China’s aerospace sector.
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NewsAir Transat targets first flights to Africa in 2024
Canadian leisure carrier Air Transat is targeting Africa for the first time with plans to launch flights between Montreal and Marrakesh, Morocco in June.
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NewsWestJet completes integration of discount subsidiary Swoop
Canadian airline company WestJet Group recently completed the integration of former low-cost subsidiary Swoop into its primary WestJet operation.