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NewsFAA and EASA approve Gulfstream’s G500/G600 software fix
The fix addresses a problem that has prevented G500s and G600s from landing if wind gusts exceed 5kt.
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NewsGE completes testing of F-35 adaptive engine prototype
The experimental XA100 powerplant was built for the US Air Force under the service’s Adaptive Engine Transition programme, but may never be used operationally.
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NewsSecurity concerns delay seaplane service from New York to DC area
Tailwind Air, a US regional airline that flies floatplanes, has postponed the launch of its service between New York harbour and the Washington DC area due to security concerns raised by federal authorities.
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In depthTwo decades of under-investment has left the US Air Force hollowed-out: Mitchell Institute
The airpower think tank says the USA’s fleet of combat aircraft is currently smaller, older and less ready than it has been in decades.
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NewsRyanair pulls more routes over Hungarian tax row
Irish budget carrier Ryanair has hit out at what it calls Hungary’s “idotic excess profits tax” after citing the move as a reason for scrapping seven more routes from its Budapest base this winter.
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NewsBoeing lands fewer orders in August but deliveries increase as 787 shipments resume
Boeing’s order activity ticked down in August following a strong July, with the company booking deals for 30 aircraft and logging cancellations for four jets last month.
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News‘Serious’ investor proposal could reprieve UK’s Doncaster Sheffield airport
Doncaster Sheffield airport in the northern UK could potentially be reprieved after discussions with potential investors revealed strong interest, particularly from one specific group. The airport’s future is the subject of a strategic review over its weak financial performance and concerns that aviation operations at the facility are not viable. ...
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NewsBluebird Nordic holding firm to set up Indonesian cargo carrier
Icelandic cargo carrier Bludbird Nordic’s holding firm has established a new operation in Indonesia, which will conduct services under a separate air operator’s certificate. The new carrier, BBN Airlines Indonesia, was set up by BBN Cargo Airlines Holdings at the end of August. It will manage cargo services at Jakarta’s ...
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NewsVallair picks up ex-AtlasGlobal A321 for part-out
European aircraft asset specialist Vallair has purchased an Airbus A321 most recently operated by Turkish carrier AtlasGlobal, intending to part-out the twinjet. It has identified the airframe as MSN1008 which was originally delivered to Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways in 1999. The jet was fitted with International Aero Engines V2500 ...
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NewsSAS seeks approval for sale-and-leaseback of A320neos
Scandinavian carrier SAS is seeking court approval to proceed with a sale-and-leaseback transaction covering six Airbus A320neo jets to be delivered before the end of this year. The aircraft are the subject of a provisional agreement with Griffin Global Asset Management. SAS is progressing with a fleet re-organisation, under US ...
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NewsElbit lands electronic warfare training contract in Asia-Pacific
Elbit Systems has secured a $76 million contract to supply an Asia-Pacific air force with an electronic warfare (EW) training capability.
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NewsSpirit Airlines’ shareholders to vote on JetBlue’s acquisition proposal
Spirit Airlines’ shareholders will vote on whether to approve JetBlue Airways’ $3.8 billion bid to purchase the low-cost carrier on 19 October, according to Spirit’s 12 September filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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NewsAll F-35s contain component made from Chinese-origin metal: Pentagon
The Pentagon now says that every F-35 fifth-generation fighter ever made contains a component with ties to China, following a halt on new deliveries of the jet over the revelation.
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NewsA350-1000 software update follows analysis of rudder oscillatory-failure risk
Airbus A350-1000 operators are set to be told to install updated flight-control and avionics software to reduce risk associated with oscillatory failure cases affecting the rudder. Oscillatory failure cases result from malfunctions in servo systems coupled to flight-control surfaces. The situation triggers control-surface oscillations which can then lead to excessive ...
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NewsEthiopian Airlines leases three Boeing 767-300ERs for growing cargo operation
Ethiopian Airlines continues to pursue aggressive growth of its freighter fleet with long-term leases of three converted Boeing 767-300ERs from lessor Titan Aircraft Investments.
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NewsSecurity staff shortages prompt fresh round of Schiphol flight cancellations
Staffing issues are causuing fresh disruption at Amsterdam Schiphol airport as the operator has today asked several airlines to cancel flights amid a shortage of security personnel.
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NewsLufthansa finalises terms with pilots to prevent strike action
Lufthansa Group has agreed terms on a pay deal with its pilots which rules out further industrial action before 30 June next year.
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NewsEASA approves Avensis Class E cargo modification for A330
European regulators have granted a supplemental type certificate to an Airbus A330 freighter conversion programme to fit a Class E compartment. Portuguese operator TAP’s air cargo division is the launch customer for the modification, which has been supported by TAP’s maintenance and engineering arm. The programme – developed by Avensis ...
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NewsMNG takes second converted A330 and indicates plans for A321 freighters
Turkish cargo carrier MNG Airlines has taken delivery of a second converted Airbus A330-300 freighter from modification specialist EFW, and indicated plans to introduce A321 freighters. The aircraft – MSN889, registered TC-MCN – brings the operational fleet of A330P2Fs from the programme to 20. It has undergone conversion over the ...
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NewsAirbus Helicopters pitches H145M to succeed Mi-2s for Polish armed forces
Airbus Helicopters exhibited a full-scale mock-up of its H145M at the MSPO defence show in Kielce from 5-9 September, as Poland seeks replacements for its aged Mil Mi-2s.