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NewsCollins embarks on $27m Asia expansion and clinches China Airlines engine MRO deal
Collins Aerospace will be investing more than $27 million in expanding its MRO presence in two Asian cities, as it eyes growth in a key market.
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NewsRSAF H225M leads show of force in Singapore Airshow static park
The Airbus Helicopters H225M in service with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has made its public debut in the Singapore Airshow static park, appearing alongside several other military assets.
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NewsFirst A320P2F to enter service with African cargo carrier Astral Aviation
Nairobi-based cargo operator Astral Aviation will be the launch operator of the Airbus A320 passenger-to-freighter aircraft, taking its first example in the second quarter of the year.
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NewsBoeing test team sends upbeat message on 777-9
Boeing is mounting a spirited effort to drive interest in the 777-9 at this year’s Singapore Airshow, but tough Asian market conditions could delay big sales.
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NewsLeonardo Helicopters pans ‘pop-up’ production plans of NMH rivals
Head of UK campaigns Mike Morrisroe also underscores Leonardo Helicopters’ export ambitions for Yeovil-built AW149s in the event that it wins the NMH contract.
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NewsPiaggio administrator confident on securing new owner this year
Piaggio Aerospace arrives at the Singapore air show in the midst of a second attempt to find a new owner for the Italian airframer after a previous effort foundered last year.
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NewsST Engineering wins nine-month pilot for shore-to-ship drone delivery
ST Engineering has partnered with Skyports and Sumitomo Corporation in a nine-month trial to explore using unmanned aircraft for shore-to-ship delivery of parcels.
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NewsSingapore Airshow organisers optimistic despite drop in visitor and exhibitor numbers
Organisers of the Singapore Airshow 2022 expect far fewer attendees compared to 2020, but they remain confident the show will continue to attract “high quality” visitors.
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NewsHAL Tejas, 777X star in Singapore Airshow flying display
The flying display at this year’s Singapore Airshow features two new aircraft as well as stalwarts from previous shows.
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NewsSingapore Airlines to pilot SAF at Changi
From the third quarter of 2022, all Singapore Airlines and Scoot flights at Changi Airport will use a blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in a pilot project fronted by the airline, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and Temasek.
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NewsUS pilot union ALPA protests Wizz Air’s application to fly to USA
US pilot union Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) is protesting Wizz Air’s application to fly to the USA, claiming the Hungarian carrier has used ”a toxic culture of reprisal” to intimidate crew and that it ignores issues such as fatigue and illness that could compromise safety.
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NewsFinland signs for F-35 purchase, agrees industrial workshare
Finland has signed letter of offer and acceptance documents to advance its acquisition of 64 Lockheed Martin F-35As, and agreed to terms for its domestic industry’s involvement in the project.
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NewsBombardier chief stresses ‘prudence’ but eyes output ramp on strong demand
Bombardier plans to deliver in excess of 120 business jets this year as it ramps up production year on year, and could increase output further as early as 2023 if the market remains strong.
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NewsFatal Jodel crash probe finds pilot unlicensed and aircraft unmaintained
Australian investigators have discontinued an investigation into a fatal light aircraft crash after finding a catalogue of operational violations including the fact that it was being flown by an unlicensed pilot. The Jodel D11’s engine started intermittently cutting out at a height of 60ft, almost immediately after take-off from Ball ...
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NewsJoby begins implementation phase of certification testing
US-based electric air taxi developer Joby Aviation has begun conformity testing of the composite material destined to be used to manufacture its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
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NewsSummer demand hopes prompt Gatwick to reopen South Terminal
London Gatwick airport will reopen its South Terminal in late March, after almost two years of dormancy due to the sharp drop in traffic caused by the pandemic.
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NewsHeathrow laments ‘Omicron hangover’ but softening of travel restrictions brings hope
London Heathrow airport continued to see the impact of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 during January, despite the UK dropping additional travel restrictions a few days into the month.
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NewsSecond Iraqi A220 arrives as carrier continues talks on lifting EU ban
Iraqi Airways has received a second Airbus A220-300 as the carrier continues to seek a lifting of a European prohibition on its flights. The airline says the arrival of the jet (YI-ARF) in Baghdad continues the modernisation of its fleet and represents an “important step to enhancing the efficiency of ...
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NewsAirAsia’s Fernandes calls for fewer Covid-19 tests for travellers
Capital A - parent company of AirAsia - chief Tony Fernandes has called for a reduction in the number of coronavirus tests travellers in the region are required to take, though he stopped short of joining other airline chiefs in urging governments to drop the requirement altogether.
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NewsAirAsia teases imminent launch of new carrier amid group reorganisation
AirAsia “is close to” launching a new airline unit — with an announcement due in the next two months — amid a broad restructuring of the airline business which sees the appointment of a new independent board of directors.