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NewsKratos Defense plans to fund more acquisitions with $209m stock sale
The company has acquired several businesses in recent years including satellite antenna manufacturer ASC Signal, as well as small jet turbine manufacturers Technical Directions and Florida Turbine Technologies.
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NewsSAA rescue plan sets out initial fleet and personnel requirements
South African Airways’ resurrection plan would involve an initial restart period of eight months, running to January 2021. Over this period the fleet would be gradually built up to around 26 aircraft, comprising seven long-haul jets – about half of which would be in place at the end of this ...
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NewsLockheed Martin invests in Red 6, developer of augmented reality flight training, dogfighting
Red 6 has developed an augmented reality flight training and dogfighting software for use in a purpose-built helmet-mounted headset during flight.
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NewsUS DOT fines Spirit Airlines $350,000 mischaracterising bumped passengers
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines $350,000 for mischaracterising passengers who were involuntarily denied boarding on overbooked flights as “volunteers” and then undercompensating them.
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NewsAer Lingus set to cut up to 500 jobs
Irish carrier Aer Lingus is warning it expects to cut up to 500 jobs citing the ‘catastrophic effect’ the coronavirus crisis having on the aviation industry.
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NewsAirbus A220 VIP cabin concept revealed
A VIP cabin concept for an Airbus A220-300 has been unveiled by two US business aviation services companies in a bid to showcase the regional airliner as a viable alternative to traditional large-cabin, long-range business jets and established VIP narrowbodies.
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NewsLauda outlines restructuring under ‘survival plan’
Lauda’s Austrian arm is being repositioned as a wet-lease carrier and the Ryanair subsidiary is ending the employment of crew members who did not support a new collective labour agreement, as part of a “survival plan” to secure operations in Vienna.
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NewsEl Al wrestles with ministry over proposed financial support
Israeli flag-carrier El Al has put forward amendments to a proposed funding mechanism for the troubled airline, but insists the government has not rejected its basic propositions. El Al had been trying to negotiate a $400 million loan while the finance ministry had countered with an alternative, through which the ...
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OpinionCan fighter designers keep delivering the right stuff?
In the realm of aerial combat, the ability to see further and strike faster than an adversary is in most cases the difference between death or glory. For combat aircraft manufacturers, the coming decade holds great potential, with the USA and several European nations embarking on the development of so-called ...
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NewsEmirates adding 10 more destinations to its network
Emirates will resume flights to 10 more cities across June and July, increasing to 40 the number of destinations served. The Dubai-based carrier says new government protocols to ease travel restrictions have enabled it to further restore its network. Source: Emirates On 20 June, it will begin ...
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NewsTUIfly set for difficult talks as it bids to halve fleet
German leisure operator TUIfly is to embark on union discussions to reduce the airline’s fleet, pointing out that over-capacity meant it was unable to achieve adequate load factors even before the coronavirus crisis. TUIfly is intending to halve its fleet of 39 aircraft, cutting crew, technical and administrative positions. But ...
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NewsCarriers not liable for knock-on delay from unruly passengers: EU court
European airlines can avoid paying delay compensation to passengers as a result of disruption from an unruly passenger during flight, according to a preliminary court ruling. This also applies if there is a direct causal link between the initial disruption and a subsequent delay to the same aircraft operating the ...
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NewsAirAsia chief Fernandes sees ‘robust’ rebound in demand
AirAsia chief executive Tony Fernandes has highlighted “encouraging” forward bookings and sales as the low-cost carrier seeks to recover from the impact of the coronavirus crisis. “There was a point where you couldn’t see where the light was going to come from,” Fernandes acknowledged during an 18 June webinar organised ...
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NewsTextron Aviation parent to eliminate 1,950 jobs
Textron Inc., the parent company of the Wichita-based airframer Textron Aviation and helicopter manufacturer Bell, says it is eliminating 1,950 jobs as part of a restructuring programme made necessary by the effects of the global coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsFAA plans to extend medical certificate exception for pilots
The Federal Aviation Administration will likely extend its medical certificate exception for an unspecificed amount of time, after coronavirus lockdown orders made it almost impossible for pilots to remain legally permitted to fly.
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NewsBusiness and general aviation leaders optimistic about rebound
Leaders in business and general aviation are cautiously optimistic that their slice of the industry will return to normal operations after the coronavirus pandemic more quickly than airlines, though economic uncertainty remains a dark and incalculable cloud.
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NewsAirline unions ask US lawmakers for more payroll money
The largest US pilots’ union has joined an effort to lobby lawmakers to provide more financial support to aviation workers affected by the airline industry downturn.
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NewsUS Navy’s AARGM-ER completes critical design review
The service completed design verification tests of the AARGM-ER rocket motor and warhead, in addition to the critical design review of subsystems and system-level performance. The missile is a new air-launched weapon intended to destroy enemy radar and communications systems.
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NewsFAA report outlines changes to improve safety and certification oversight
A Federal Aviation Administration report completed in April establishes broad timelines for when the agency expects to implement a number of oversight changes, including creation of a safety management system (SMS) rule.
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NewsHoneywell launches lightweight cooling system for electric aircraft
Honeywell Aerospace has unveiled a lightweight, low-maintenance cooling system for developers of urban air mobility (UAM) and electric aircraft, and has named the Eviation Alice as launch platform for the energy-efficient feature. The company’s micro vapor cycle system (MicroVCS) will be incorporated into the nine-seat, all-electric commuter aircraft in July, ...