All news – Page 948
-
NewsUAC sees export prospects for Il-112V transport
Now in flight-testing, the Il-112V will start replacing aged Antonov transports in Russian military service – but can it also attract international customers?
-
NewsHow Moscow’s iconic fighter brands are targeting tougher international market
With famous design bureaux RAC MiG and Sukhoi gradually consolidating under United Aircraft, Russia’s military aviation sector continues to target fighter exports, despite US and Chinese rivalry.
-
In depthIl-114-300 set to become Russia’s local hero
Russia’s Il-114 is approaching service entry in its -300 guise, almost 30 years after the Ilyushin design’s emergence – and with local demand rising, it looks set to make a successful return.
-
In depthMC-21 programme spearheads Russian industry revival
Irkut’s MC-21 is on track for first delivery this year with imported key components – but the programme is championing near-term readiness with Russian engines and homegrown composites.
-
NewsBell ends V-280 test flights ahead of US Army’s FLRAA competition
Bell has finished its flight-test programme of the V-280 Valor tiltrotor ahead of the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft request for proposal that is anticipated to be released by the US Army this summer.
-
NewsRussia’s SKOL claims medical fleet restriction endangers patients
Russian operator SKOL is protesting that moves to seize its leased fleet risks the health of individuals in need of medical evacuation, particularly in the current pandemic crisis. SKOL has turned the Russian ministry of transport for assistance following federal aviation regulator Rosaviatsia’s decision to remove 35 aircraft and helicopters ...
-
NewsIcelandic start-up Play details IPO ahead of small growth market listing
Icelandic budget start-up carrier Play is seeking to raise IcKr3.9-4.3 billion ($32-35 million) from an initial public offering, with its shares listing on a small-company stock market. Play is launching its first flights on 24 June, coinciding with the opening of its share subscription period. The offering will comprise two ...
-
NewsMalaysia kicks off search for new light combat aircraft
Kuala Lumpur has kicked off its tender for 18 jets to fulfil its Lead In Trainer-Light Combat Aircraft (FLIR-LCA) requirement.
-
NewsOil firms and OEMs must drive sustainable-fuel solutions: Qatar Airways chief
The aviation industry will only meet its net-zero CO2 targets if the OEMs and oil companies join airlines in a collective effort to overcome the related challenges, according to Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker.
-
NewsAsia low-cost chiefs differ on recovery forecasts
Two low-cost carrier chiefs offered different views on how travel in the region might recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
-
NewsInvestor Bain Capital backs Icelandair with plan to take 16.6% stake
Investment firm Bain Capital is to take a 16.6% share in Icelandair Group, through the IcKr8.1 billion ($66 million) acquisition of new shares in the company. Bain Capital has entered a binding agreement to subscribe to 5.66 billion new shares. Its acquisition is conditional upon shareholders agreeing to the transaction ...
-
NewsNew Zealand lifts 737 Max grounding
New Zealand has allowed the Boeing 737 Max to resume flying into the country, effectively lifting the two-year grounding imposed on the troubled type.
-
NewsValve troubleshooting led to crew incapacitation aboard Qantas 737-300F
Attempts to rectify a fault led to the loss of pressurisation and the temporary incapacitation of the crew operating a Qantas Freight Boeing 737-300F freighter.
-
NewsIndia’s Alliance Air eyes growth after parent Air India divestment
Indian regional operator Alliance Air is looking to ink more codeshare agreements with other international carriers, as part of its growth strategy following the privatisation of its parent company Air India.
-
NewsThai discussing A350 and -200ER leasebacks with lessors: sources
Thai Airways International has been seeking information from lessors about leasing opportunities for four aircraft types, but is mostly looking for by-the-hour contracts and cannot pay security deposits and maintenance reserves, Cirium understands.
-
NewsEliminating passenger mask mandate is ‘next step’: Spirit Airlines CEO
The US government can help reduce the incidence of unruly air passenger behavior by doing away with the requirement that travellers wear face coverings, says the chief executive of Spirit Airlines.
-
NewsUnited, with one of USA’s oldest fleets, poised for huge aircraft order: reports
United Airlines is reportedly preparing to announce a large aircraft order, possibly next week, a move that could set United on a path to replacing what is among the US airline industry’s oldest fleet.
-
NewsUS Air Force’s Agility Prime funds eSTOL test flights in 2022
The US Air Force’s Agility Prime programme has signed a contract with start-up Electra Aero to build and flight demonstrate a prototype hybrid-electric short take-off and landing aircraft in 2022.
-
NewsUS network carriers may soon retreat from leisure routes added during Covid: discount airline CEOs
The heads of two US leisure airlines expect major US network carriers will soon begin retreating from many leisure routes they dumped into their networks during the pandemic.
-
NewsHelvetic takes delivery of first E195-E2 as it touts fleet flexibility
Swiss carrier Helvetic Airways has become the first airline to take delivery of two variants of Embraer’s E-Jet E2 family, with the handover today of an E195-E2.