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NewsF-35s have encountered J-20s over East China Sea: USAF general
A top US Air Force (USAF) general says that Lockheed Martin F-35s have had at least one encounter with Chengdu J-20s, and that the Shaanxi KJ-500 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft has a key role in long-range air-to-air kill chains.
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NewsNorthrop confirms secretive B-21 Raider in ground tests
Northrop Grumman confirms that the developmental B-21 Raider stealth bomber has moved off the production line and started ground tests.
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NewsTaiwanese carriers report profitable 2021 on revenue uptick
Taiwan’s two largest carriers were in the black for 2021, helped a significant jump in revenue during the year.
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NewsCommunications, coordination lapses saw A330 take off with pitot tubes covered
An Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) investigation into an airspeed indication failure during the take-off of a Malaysia Airlines A330-300 has led to several safety changes.
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NewsNew Zealand brings forward border reopening plans
New Zealand will reopen its borders to all Australian tourists from 12 April — more than two months ahead of schedule — amid hopes that the move will help boost economic recovery.
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NewsNo festive cheer for China’s ‘Big Three’ as Omicron impacts February traffic
The Lunar New Year holidays in early February — traditionally a peak travel period — failed to significantly lift domestic traffic for China’s three largest carriers, amid a surge in coronavirus infections.
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NewsDelta and Virgin strike positive note over demand despite cost pressures
Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic are seeing no sign of fresh pressures stemming from the Ukraine conflict and rising costs amid ‘robust’ demand for travel.
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NewsVirgin Atlantic chief rules out Gatwick return this year
Virgin Atlantic chief executive Shai Weiss believes there remains opportunity for the carrier to fly leisure routes from London Gatwick, but he rules out a return of operations from the airport this year.
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NewsFuel prices prompt US airlines to trim capacity and raise fares
US airlines plan to hike fares and restrain capacity in the coming months, an effort to offset increasing fuel expenses with more revenue.
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NewsEmirates sets date to open daily Israeli services
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates has set a 23 June date to open daily services to the main Israeli hub at Tel Aviv. Emirates says it will operate Boeing 777-300ERs on the route from Dubai, configured in three classes. The 354-seat twinjets will feature eight suites in first class, 42 lie-flat ...
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NewsMilestone stimulates secondary market for S-92, as it looks to follow success of H225 repurposing
Helicopter lessor Milestone Aviation is attempting to create new markets for the Sikorsky S-92 as it begins “lifecycle planning” for its fleet of over 80 examples of the heavy-twin.
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NewsEl Al agrees $130m loan against frequent-flyer programme
Israeli flag-carrier El Al has reached a provisional agreement with insurance specialist Phoenix Group regarding a loan to the subsidiary which holds the airline’s frequent-flyer loyalty programme. Upon completion of the transaction, Phoenix will provide a loan of up to $130 million which will be repaid by 31 December 2027. ...
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NewsOmicron forces flight diversions, cancellations in China
Chinese civil aviation regulators will divert a number of international arrivals at Shanghai Pudong to other cities in China, as the financial hub faces its worst-ever outbreak from the Omicron strain of the coronavirus.
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NewsEVA Air taps IAI for 777-300ER freighter conversions
Taiwan’s EVA Air is to convert three of its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft into freighters, and will engage Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for the work.
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NewsPakistan air force inducts J-10C fighter
The Pakistan air force (PAF) has inducted the Chengdu J-10C fighter, becoming the second air force globally to operate the single-engined type.
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NewsCalifornia SAF to help power Qantas trans-Pacific flights from 2025
Qantas has entered an arrangement with a US biofuel firm for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to help power flights from Los Angeles and San Francisco to Australia.
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NewsRussia moves to seize hundreds of leased aircraft
Russian president Vladimir Putin has moved to effectively seize hundreds of aircraft currently operated by Russian carriers from foreign lessors.
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NewsWestJet reinstates routes to Europe and Atlantic Canada
Canada’s WestJet is reinstating numerous domestic and international routes ahead of the “highly anticipated” summer holiday travel season.
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NewsGol reports higher revenue, sees M&A possibilities
Brazil’s Gol reports higher revenue for the final quarter of 2021 as it continues its fleet transformation and keeps costs in check, while at the same time keeping an eye on possible consolidation in the market.
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NewsGermany picks F-35A for nuclear deterrence renewal
Lockheed Martin has scored its third international sales success with the F-35A within nine months, after Berlin announced its selection of the stealth fighter to replace part of its Panavia Tornado fleet.