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NewsCongress passes spending bill, funding military and averting shutdown
The House of Representatives approved a spending package that includes $858 billion to fund the US military, averting a shutdown that would have affected numerous defence procurement programmes and regular operations.
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NewsLeidos wins $334m contract for multi-role hypersonic platform
The Virginia-based manufacturer will produce a “larger class” air-breathing hypersonic platform capable of performing multiple mission sets.
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NewsUS airline operations continue to be hampered by ‘powerful’ winter storm
Passengers travelling on one of the busiest days of the year are still contending with brutal winter weather that has crippled numerous airlines’ and airports’ operations across the country.
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NewsLeonardo flags Yeovil’s readiness for AW149 as part of NMH bid
Leonardo Helicopters has set up an initial production capability in Yeovil, soutwest England for the AW149 to support its bid for the UK’s Puma replacement programme.
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NewsCrashed Metroliner rolled after crew disengaged autopilot on approach: NTSB
US investigators probing the crash of a Fairchild SA227 Metroliner in Wisconsin have found the aircraft experienced an uncommanded roll after the crew disconnected the autopilot during approach. The twin-turboprop, part of the Ameriflight fleet, had been inbound to Waukesha County airport on 15 November following a flight from New ...
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NewsZeroAvia secures CAA permit to fly for fuel cell-powered Do 228 but maiden sortie slips into 2023
ZeroAvia has gained approval from the UK aviation authorities to fly its modified Dornier 228 – partially powered by hydrogen fuel cells – but the maiden sortie has now slipped into next year
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NewsCanada to bolster CH-149 helicopter fleet through C$1 billion upgrade
Canada will spend over C$1 billion ($730 million) to upgrade its fleet of Leonardo Helicopters CH-149 Cormorant search and rescue rotorcraft, enabling their operation until at least 2042.
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NewsRussia’s workhorse Orlan-10 UAV relies on western technologies
A recent report about Russia’s Orlan-10 unmanned air vehicle (UAV) highlights the important role western technology plays in Moscow’s war effort against Ukraine.
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NewsMalaysia Airlines adds Saudia as second Middle East airline partner
Malaysia Airlines has entered into a codeshare agreement with Saudia, its second airline partnership in the Middle East.
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NewsWinter weather in USA prompts thousands of flight cancellations just in time for Christmas
The winter weather hitting the Midwest and Northeast USA continued disrupting the plans of holiday travellers on 22 December, forecast by the US Federal Aviation Administration to be the busiest during the holiday period.
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NewsITA sees passenger revenues ahead of budget as Italy works on securing investor
Italian carrier ITA Airways expects passenger revenues to exceed its revised budget for the year as Italy’s government is reportedly closing in on a new decree aimed at reviving the stalled privatisation of the airline.
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Paid contentBristow: 75 years of trust and harnessing tomorrow’s technologies
From saving lives to ferrying workers safely to and from some of the most challenging work environments, Bristow is trusted by governments and energy giants around the world to provide mission-critical services. Now the rotorcraft specialist is intent on combining more than seven decades of expertise with some of aviation’s ...
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NewsFirst Black Hawk pair delivered to Latvia
Latvia has received the first two of an eventual four Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from the USA.
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NewsLOT Polish Airlines names interim chief after Milczarski dismissed
LOT Polish Airlines’ supervisory board has ended the tenure of president Rafal Milczarski after seven years heading the Star Alliance carrier.
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NewsCapital A secures six-month extension to file ‘regularisation’ plan
AirAsia parent Capital A has been given until July to submit its “regularisation plan” after securing a six-month extension from the Malyasian stock exchange.
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NewsFalco Xplorer UAV readied for second flight-test phase
Leonardo is preparing for the next phase of flight testing of its Falco Xplorer unmanned air vehicle (UAV) having successfully completed an initial validation campaign in collaboration with the Italian air force.
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AnalysisHow Dassault is preparing flagship Falcon 10X as a ‘flying penthouse’
In developing the Falcon 10X, Dassault Aviation had one overarching consideration: what could it bring to the very top of the business jet sector that was unique and desirable?
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AnalysisRomania picks Watchkeeper X for tactical UAV need
Romania is to acquire Watchkeeper X tactical unmanned air systems for its army via Elbit Systems, under a deal worth around $410 million.
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OpinionWhy sixth-generation combat aircraft programmes are flying high
A tantalising batch of next-generation combat aircraft programmes are powering up for the USA and multiple key allies – now it is critical that such efforts can deliver success.
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InterviewShivani Kulkarni’s journey from An-32s to IndiGo A320neos
Hooked on aviation since her pre-teen years, Shivani Kulkarni has progressed from flying Indian air force An-32 turboprops to A320neos for the nation’s most popular domestic carrier.