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NewsLondon Southend operator reaches critical point in financing discussions
London Southend airport operator Esken believes it is on the verge of obtaining a crucial £120 million convertible loan, and is discussing additional funding with banks and shareholders to meet its future financing requirements. Potential investor Carlyle Global Infrastructure Oppportunity Fund is seeking “final approvals” for the loan, says Esken, ...
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NewsATSG leasing unit accelerates plan to add A321 converted freighters
Lessor Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) is set to add its first Airbus freighters after announcing a deal to purchase two A321s in response to customer demand.
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NewsConvertible ‘AirCar’ vehicle carries out flight between Slovakian airports
Creators of a road vehicle which can transition to an aircraft have carried out a developmental flight between airports in Slovakia, operating a 35min sortie from Nitra to the capital Bratislava. The KleinVision AirCar, which has already completed over 40h of test flights, carried out the inter-city operation on 28 ...
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NewsRex eyes fleet of 10 737s by year-end
Australia’s Regional Express is looking to bring its fleet of Boeing 737-800s to 10 examples by the end of the year, as it continues to grow its mainline network.
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NewsUS Air Force receives 10,000th example of AIM-9X Sidewinder
“The AIM-9X Block II is the most advanced short-range air-air missile in the US inventory, capable of using its datalink, thrust vectoring manoeuvrability, and advanced imaging infrared seeker to hit targets behind the launching fighter,” says the US Navy.
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NewsUS Air Force stands up new electronic warfare wing
In light of a growing need for electronic warfare capabilities, the US Air Force has stood up the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing.
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NewsVietJet to raise 15% of charter capital and $300m in bonds
VietJet’s shareholders have approved a private shares placement for up to 15% of its charter capital and a $300 million bond offering.
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NewsUnited views 737 Max 7s as potential 737-700 replacements
United Airlines may look to the Boeing 737 Max 7 aircraft, the smallest member of the re-engineered 737 Max family, when it comes time to retire its 737-700 aircraft, a company executive says.
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NewsIAG-Air Europa tie-up faces scrutiny over Spanish route competition
Iberia parent IAG’s planned acquisition of fellow Spanish carrier Air Europa is to face in-depth scrutiny by European regulators concerned over the potential competition effects on Spanish routes. The European Commission is opening a probe into the proposed takeover, which underwent a revision in the wake of the air transport ...
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NewsUnited’s Kirby ‘confident’ borders will soon open
United Airlines says it anticipates transatlantic travel to re-open soon, as governments confer about the safest way to re-initiate cross-border travel after more than 15 months.
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NewsBrussels Airlines to acquire batch of A320neos to replace A319s
Brussels Airlines is to introduce three Airbus A320neos in 2023, following an allocation decision by its shareholders. The Belgian airline currently operates an all-Airbus fleet comprising 30 conventional A319 and A320 twinjets, as well as eight long-haul A330-300s. But it will take three A320neos after Lufthansa Group and SN Airholding ...
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NewsLeonardo’s Miysis to protect Global 7500 for Middle East government
Leonardo is to supply its Miysis directed infrared countermeasure system for installation on a Bombardier Global 7500 ordered by an undisclosed government customer in the Middle East.
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NewsAirbus flies Armed ISR version of C295
Airbus Defence & Space has test-flown a new armed intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance version of its C295 transport carrying a mix of precision-guided weapons.
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NewsFragmented EU Covid certificate rollout risks ‘chaos’: industry
European aviation industry representatives have warned of “chaos” at airports this summer unless EU member states take a co-ordinated approach to implementing the bloc’s Digital Covid Certificate, which is set to enter force on 1 July.
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NewsUnited Airlines still undecided on 757-300 replacements: CEO Kirby
Although United Airlines will use incoming Airbus A321neos and Boeing 737 Max jets to replace its ageing 757-200s, the new aircraft will not supplant its larger 757-300s.
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NewsUnited not 'in the market' for 100-seaters, says chief Kirby
United Airlines has no plans to acquire narrowbody aircraft in the 100-130-seat class – a category filled by jets like the Airbus A220 and Embraer E-Jet family.
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NewsUnited orders 270 Airbus and Boeing narrowbodies, plans to retire 200 50-seat jets
United Airlines has placed orders for a combined 270 Airbus and Boeing narrowbody jets, including 200 737 Max and 70 A321neos – a pair of massive deals that signal that the US airline industry is recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NewsRussia’s Klimov looks to develop 500kW hybrid engine
Russia’s United Engine is looking to develop a hybrid powerplant demonstrator based on the Klimov VK-650V engine. The company estimates the concept powerplant will be able to deliver 500kW. With the VK-650V as a platform, United Engine says the powerplant could potentially be used for light helicopters, air taxis, or ...
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NewsCollins begins assembling electric motor for Airlander 10
Power units will be added to hybrid airship in 2025, with aim of replacing all four diesel engines to create zero-emission aircraft by 2030
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NewsZeroAvia obtains Dornier 228s for 19-seat hydrogen-electric demonstration
Advanced propulsion specialist ZeroAvia has acquired a pair of Dornier 228 turboprops for research, as it seeks to progress towards developing a 19-seat hydrogen-electric powered aircraft. The company has also obtained further funding for a proposed engine intended for aircraft of around 50 seats. North Carolina-based AMC Aviation and the ...