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NewsJ-20 two-seater in flight testing; more Y-20U tanker sightings
The two-seat version of the Chengdu J-20 fighter has commenced flight testing, as more evidence emerges about the evolution of the tanker version of the Xian Y-20 strategic transport.
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NewsSpiceJet, Boeing reach agreement on 737 Max claims
SpiceJet and Boeing have reached an agreement in relation to the grounding of the 737 Max that followed fatal crashes of the type in late 2018 and 2019.
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NewsBangkok Airways plunges to steep net loss after airport lease termination
Bangkok Airways significantly widened its net loss for the three months to 30 September, as it took on a hefty charge for the termination of an airport lease agreement.
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NewsChina’s ‘Big Three’ see tepid traffic recovery in October
China’s ‘Golden Week’ holiday at the start of October failed to provide any meaningful uplift for domestic traffic, as the country’s three largest carriers saw a drop in traffic against 2020 levels.
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NewsP&W creates chief sustainability role amid focus on ‘net zero’
Engine maker Pratt & Whitney has created the new position of chief sustainability officer, and named longtime geared-turbofan (GTF) executive Graham Webb to fill the roll.
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NewsBell flies 525 Relentless using sustainable aviation fuel for first time
Bell flew its 525 Relentless super-medium-twin helicopter for the first time in the summer of 2021 using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
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NewsUS airlines prepare for busy Thanksgiving travel period
Major US airlines are preparing for an onslaught of passengers over the US Thanksgiving holiday long weekend later this month.
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AnalysisIndigo, Air Lease and Akasa drive Dubai air show order commitments past 500
Major commitments for Airbus aircraft from airline investor Indigo Partners for its low-cost carriers and Air Lease, as well as from Indian start-up Akasa Air for Boeing Max 8s drove the bulk of the more than 500 aircraft order and option commitments announced during the first three days of the Dubai air show.
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NewsDelivery plan for Emirates 777-9s a ‘work in progress’: Clark
Emirates Airline president Tim Clark describes as a “work in progress” efforts to pin down a firm delivery date for its delayed Boeing 777-9s and braced to wait for nine months to a year before the manufacturer is able to give a definitive date amid the ongoing certification process.
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NewsRolls-Royce powers ahead with electrical system tests
Rolls-Royce continues to progress the development of different electrical power systems as the UK-headquartered firm eyes future aerospace applications for its technology.
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NewsEmirates rolls out premium economy to 105 widebodies in upgrade move
Emirates is to retrofit over a 100 of its widebodies with premium economy seats as part of wider cabin upgrade moves which could include a new business class product on its Boeing 777s.
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NewsNigeria’s Ibom Air signs for 10 Airbus A220s
Nigerian carrier Ibom Air has signed a firm order for 10 Airbus A220s.
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NewsReplacement RB211 engines for 747-400Fs to assist Silk Way’s fleet renewal
Azerbaijan’s Silk Way West Airlines has reached an agreement with Rolls-Royce under which the manufacturer will supply replacement engines for the cargo carrier’s RB211-powered Boeing 747 fleet. The agreement – covering the supply of replacement engines for five RB211-powered jets – was unveiled at the Dubai air show. At the ...
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NewsSabena to offer Leonardo’s Miysis DIRCM system
Maintenance house Sabena Technics is teaming with Leonardo to market the Italian company’s UK-manufactured Miysis directed infrared countermeasure (DIRCM) to VIP aircraft operators in the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.
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NewsIndian start-up Akasa Air signs for 72 Boeing 737 Max jets
Indian start up carrier Akasa Air has placed firm orders for 72 Boeing 737 Max aircraft including some for the higher-density Max 8-200 version.
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NewsEmbraer may offer weapons from Abu Dhabi’s EDGE on Super Tucano
EDGE and Embraer are in talks about integrating weapons systems from the Abu Dhabi defence house’s Halcon subsidiary on the A-29 Super Tucano military trainer and counter-insurgency aircraft.
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NewsAir Senegal to take batch of A220s from Macquarie backlog
Air Senegal is to acquire five Airbus A220-300s under a lease agreement with a division of Macquarie AirFinance. Deliveries of the twinjets – powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines – is set to begin in 2023, under the deal disclosed during the Dubai air show. The African carrier had ...
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NewsAfrijet, Toki Air among new ATR order commitments
Turboprop manufacturer ATR has secured an order for three ATR 72-600s from Gabon-based Afrijet as well as preliminary commitment from Japanese start-up Toki Air for two ATR 42s.
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NewsJazeera inks preliminary deal for up 28 Airbus A320neos
Kuwaiti low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways has sealed a memorandum of understanding for 20 Airbus A320neos and eight A321neos.
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NewsAir Tanzania to add two Max jets, 767 freighter and another 787 in fresh Boeing order
Air Tanzania has placed an order for an additional Boeing 787-8, a pair of 737 Max aircraft and a 767-300 freighter.