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NewsSikorsky moves toward annual CH-53K production rate of 24 aircraft
The US Navy declared the three-engined, heavy-lift rotorcraft ready for full-rate production in December and subsequently issued contracts to manufacturer Sikorsky to support assembly of 24 CH-53Ks yearly.
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NewsUS start-up Natilus lands deal to sell in-development cargo aircraft to Ameriflight
US cargo airline Ameriflight intends to purchase 20 of a conceptual autonomous cargo aircraft being developed by California start-up Natilus.
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NewsBrussels Airlines chief departs
Brussels Airlines will temporarily be led by former chief executive Christina Foerster following the departure of Peter Gerber.
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NewsWork gets under way on EDF-backed next-generation helicopter project
Airbus Helicopters and fellow European manufacturer Leonardo Helicopters have kicked off an EU-funded project to mature the technologies required for the next generation of military rotorcraft.
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NewsFrontier Airlines to expand Puerto Rican presence in May
Frontier Airlines plans in May to add several new routes to Puerto Rico as part of an expansion that will see the airline launch its first flights to the US territory’s city of Ponce.
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NewsNew Hong Kong firm Fly Meta to take converted 777-300ER freighters
Four converted Boeing 777-300ER freighters are to be delivered to a Hong Kong-based cargo charter carrier through a lease agreement with AerCap. The aircraft are being converted into 777-300ERSFs under the Israel Aerospace Industries modification programme for the twinjet type. IAI had embarked on the programme with US lessor GECAS ...
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AnalysisHow the veteran 747 fell out of fashion as ‘big twins’ took off
Having changed the way the world flew, the four-engined jumbo eventually lost out to a new breed of more efficient airliners
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NewsRAF Hawk T2s airborne again after short grounding, as trainer developer seals AirTanker pact
The UK has returned its BAE Systems Hawk T2 jet trainers to service following a short precautionary grounding due to engine issues.
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NewsUK restores ‘normal’ slot rules for summer
UK transport minister Mark Harper has confirmed the government will restore rules under which airlines will need to use 80% of their landing slots this summer to keep them for 2024, though it will continue some of the flexibilities introduced during the pandemic.
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NewsAnalysts explore spin recovery modes for proposed TVRS-44 turboprop
Russian researchers have continued performance analysis of the proposed UZGA TVRS-44 Ladoga twin-turboprop, with assessment of unusual attitudes.
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NewsAsia-Pacific airlines saw big international rebound in 2022: AAPA
Asia-Pacific airlines enjoyed a strong international travel recovery during 2022, as travel restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic were largely abandoned.
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NewsAustralian LCC start-up Bonza commences operations
Australian low-cost start-up Bonza has operated its first commercial flight, less than three weeks after clinching its air operator’s certificate.
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NewsSingapore’s Changi Airport sees strong December traffic, but full recovery still some way
Singapore’s Changi Airport reported its strongest passenger traffic in more than two years during December, but has some way to go before it reaches pre-pandemic levels.
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NewsJet operations keep Rex profitable in December
Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) remained in the black for the third consecutive month in December, helped by improving profitability in its domestic jet operations.
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News‘Arduous challenges’: Chinese carriers eye massive losses in 2022
China’s three largest airlines are expected to continue their loss-making streak, and anticipate record losses for 2022.
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NewsJapan’s Zipair signs up for SpaceX’s Starlink
Japan long-haul, low-cost carrier Zipair Tokyo has signed up for SpaceX’s Starlink service to provide onboard internet to its passengers.
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NewsAsiana Airlines enters SAF deal with Shell
South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has entered an agreement with Shell to secure a supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from 2026.
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NewsAllegiant Air shuffles executive leadership team
Allegiant Travel Company has made further changes to its C-suite days after accepting the resignation of co-president and chief operating officer Scott Sheldon.
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NewsHoneywell to begin using SAF to test aircraft engines, APUs
Honeywell Aerospace has started using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to test aircraft engines and auxiliary power units (APUs) at its Phoenix Engines campus.
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NewsDARPA, Lockheed successfully test experimental hypersonic weapon
It was the second test flight of the scramjet vehicle known as the Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept, which Lockheed is developing in conjunction with the Pentagon’s secretive research branch.