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NewsLow-cost, long-haul Flypop expects surge in demand for Indian flights
UK-based start-up says country’s extensive diaspora not being served by existing airlines and plans to launch services as soon as travel restrictions are lifted
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NewsGeneral Atomics produces Netherlands' first MQ-9A Reaper
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has completed the first of four MQ-9A Block 5 Reapers for the Royal Netherlands Air Force.
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NewsAustralian Army receives two CH-47F Chinooks
The Australian Army has taken delivery of two Boeing CH-47F helicopters, the first of four obtained under a recently approved acquisition.
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NewsTwo months after launch, Avelo cuts destination cities, raises prices
Just over two months after launching operations, US startup carrier Avelo Airlines is pulling back service to several of its launch cities, and raising prices.
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NewsUS travel lobby groups urge swift reopening to foreign visitors
Aviation and travel lobby groups have once again urged the US government to ease restrictions on foreign visitors as coronavirus case counts decline and vaccinations increase.
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NewsUS Air Force detonates warhead for ARRW hypersonic missile for first time
The US Air Force (USAF) has detonated an AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) warhead for the first time.
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In depthPilatus details PC-24 avionics update
Pilatus has upgraded the avionics suite in its PC-24 business jet, adding a host of safety improvements to aircraft rolling off its Stans production line this year.
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NewsRussian-powered MC-21 emerges with test-flight livery
Irkut’s initial Russian-powered MC-21 has emerged in its test campaign livery, following painting at a facility in Ulyanovsk. The aircraft – fitted with Aviadvigatel PD-14 engines – has been flown to Moscow Zhukovsky to continue its flight-test programme. Its livery is similar to that carried by the Pratt & Whitney ...
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NewsDebt-hit airlines may struggle to meet demand ramp-up: Walsh
IATA director general Willie Walsh believes a more cautious approach to network expansion from airlines battling to restore balance sheets ravaged by the crisis may mean capacity falls short of demand as travel restrictions are lifted.
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NewsIATA foresees healthy air cargo market beyond pandemic
IATA expects cargo demand to remain strong after global air freight volumes increased 9.4% in May over pre-crisis levels.
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NewsLufthansa Cargo converts two A321s to meet e-commerce demand
Lufthansa Cargo is increasing its capacity in view of rising e-commerce demand by permanently converting two Airbus A321 passenger aircraft to freighters.
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NewsAurigny clarifies role in HyFlyer II programme
Channel Island-based Aurigny Air Services has identified the aircraft it is selling to advanced propulsion developer ZeroAvia as a 1985-built Dornier 228.
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NewsGaruda pilots applied dual pitch input before ATR’s bounced excursion
Pilots of a Garuda Indonesia ATR 72-600 applied dual pitch inputs just before the turboprop touched down on its nose-gear at Ende, bounced to the left, and touched down again on the runway shoulder before the crew diverted to Labuan Bajo. The aircraft’s approach to Ende’s runway 27 had been ...
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NewsThales eyes 2023 certification for UAS 100 platform
Thales is targeting 2023 for European civil certification of its new UAS 100 unmanned air system, after conducting a first flight of a half-scale model on 22 June.
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NewsUK carriers to demo fast-track lanes for vaccinated passengers at Heathrow
UK carriers British Airways and Virgin Altantic are working with London Heathrow airport to carry out proving trials aimed at demonstrating the smooth processing of fully vaccinated travellers entering the country.
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NewsProposed Russian labour revision aims to allow female civil aircraft engineers
Russian legislators are preparing documentation which aims to remove, from autumn this year, the prohibition preventing women from working as civil aircraft mechanics and engineers. Under Russian labour law there is a list of professions and occupations which either exclude or limit the employment of women. It features professions which ...
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NewsLeisure markets lead return in European flight activity
Greece, Turkey and Spain led the growth in flight activity across Europe over the past two weeks as Eurocontrol data illustrates leisure markets are benefiting most from the easing of travel restrictions in the region.
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NewsNo survivors after Kamchatka An-26 collided with steep cliff
None of the 28 occupants of an Antonov An-26 survived after the aircraft collided with high ground while attempting to land at Palana airport on the Kamchatka peninsula. The regional government has confirmed that the fatalities from the 6 July accident included six crew members: the two pilots, a navigator, ...
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News‘Phuket Sandbox’ expected to net 100,000 tourists by end-September
Thailand expects around 100,000 tourists to visit the popular island of Phuket — under the quarantine-free ‘Phuket Sandbox’ scheme — for the three months ending 30 September, as it reiterated its commitment to reopening the rest of the country to tourists in the coming months.
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NewsAvalon 2021 still set for November: organiser
Australia’s Avalon 2021 air show is still scheduled to go ahead from 30 November to 3 December, even if foreign visitors are unable to attend the show.