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AnalysisNew defence show to champion Saudi Arabia’s military might
Riyadh’s first tri-service defence show will put its military strength and industrial ambitions firmly in the international spotlight – and manufacturers will be keen to discuss the kingdom’s procurement plans.
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AnalysisRotorcraft industry eyeing recovery as new models arrive
Although sales were lower than they were in 2019, helicopter manufacturers hope last year marks the beginning of sector’s recovery, as they eye a future boost from new-generation products.
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AnalysisCan UK start-up Hill Helicopters climb to the top of light helicopter market?
UK start-up reveals a grand ambition to reinvigorate the market for light helicopters, with an innovative approach that will see it manufacturing almost every element of its clean-sheet aircraft in-house.
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In depthWhy hydrogen is on the charge for a cleaner aerospace future
Airlines and lessors have been lining up in recent months to buy kits to convert their turboprops to new sources of power. Are their hopes justified? And could the technology work on larger aircraft?
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In depthWhy technology is targeting the harmful contrail
The elegant contrail may contribute to global warming to a more alarming extent than thought, but there are simple operational ways to avoid them.
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NewsNorwegian to fly 80-85 aircraft in summer 2023
Restructured low-cost carrier Norwegian is looking to bring in new aircraft for next summer as it aims to rebuild its fleet to between 80 and 100 aircraft by 2024.
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NewsHow Singapore show highlighted the changing world of aviation
Covid-19 might have reshaped aviation, but some things stay the same. Boeing and Airbus will always be slugging it out.
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NewsEASA explores take-up of anti-incursion concept to cut runway risk
European regulators are to examine the degree to which a crucial safety concept, intended to avoid runway incursions, is being implemented at airports, in order to provide a clear basis for any potential legislative measures. The concept is known as ‘triple one’ – for ‘one runway, one frequency, one language’ ...
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NewsIndiGo co-founder Gangwal to ‘slowly reduce’ stake
Co-founder of Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo Airlines Rakesh Gangwal has stepped down from the board of the airline’s parent company as he plans to reduce his stake over the coming years.
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NewsGatwick slot sales and improved demand help Norwegian to profit
A sale of some of its slots at London Gatwick airports together with ongoing benefits from its restructuring and improved travel demand helped Norwegian post a small pre-tax profit for the fourth quarter and the the full-year.
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InterviewHow and why Colbert brought Boeing Global Services back down to earth
Under Ted Colbert, Boeing’s massive services arm has replaced lofty revenue targets with considerably more conservative goals: stabilisation, recovery, and moderate but sustained growth.
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NewsQantas ‘Project Sunrise’ A350 talks ongoing as Airbus touts widebody family credentials
Discussions with Qantas about firming up its order for Airbus A350-1000s to operate ultra-long-haul flights are still ongoing, but Airbus is optimistic of the outcome.
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InterviewSITA chief on how Covid-19 renewed the air transport sector’s appreciation of technology
Industry-owned IT provider SITA says shareholders have been keen to retain investments in product development, with an eye on short- and long-term benefits.
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NewsAsia Digital Engineering ‘keen to’ expand MRO capabilities as region rebounds
Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) — the AirAsia-linked MRO unit of Capital A group — has begun work to build a sprawling facility at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), as it eyes expanding its maintenance capabilities to more aircraft types.
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NewsStarlux takes first A330neo; service entry expected by mid-year
Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines is due to take delivery of its first widebody, an Airbus A330neo which will operate flights within the Asia-Pacific region by the middle of the year.
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NewsA330-800 nears certification at highest maximum take-off weight
Airbus is close to obtaining formal certification of the highest-weight version of the A330-800, after wrapping up flight-testing of the smaller A330neo variant. The 251t maximum take-off weight version of the twinjet is likely to receive formal European Union Aviation Safety Agency approval around April, FlightGlobal understands. Airbus had indicated, ...
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NewsSIA Engineering unveils Leap engine MRO facility
SIA Engineering (SIAEC) has opened a S$9 million ($6.7 million) engine MRO facility in Singapore, which will service CFM International’s Leap engines.
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NewsBamboo Airways warms up to 777X, eyes international ramp-up
Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways has “expressed interest” in possibly ordering the Boeing 777X, as it eyes expanding its long-haul international network to 40 destinations by year-end.
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NewsNTSB investigates crash of Joby prototype
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash of an experimental aircraft belonging to air taxi developer Joby Aviation.
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NewsAlaska Airlines launches flight subscription plans
Alaska Airlines has launched a flight subscription service which will allow members up to 24 flights per year across three states in the western USA for a flat rate.