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NewsMaldivian to modernise turboprop fleet with acquisition of ATRs
Indian Ocean carrier Maldivian is ordering three ATR turboprops, comprising two 72-600s and a 42-600, which are set to be delivered this year. Maldivian’s ATRs will be fitted with the new Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127XT engines, the development of which was unveiled at the Dubai air show last year. ...
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NewsSIA Group maintains capacity outlook as December traffic hits new high
Singapore Airlines and low-cost unit Scoot will maintain passenger capacity through February, despite a tightening of travel restrictions in recent months following a spike in coronavirus cases.
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NewsAirlines urge US government to prohibit 5G near airports to avoid ‘incalculable’ disruption
US airlines are urging the administration of President Joe Biden to prohibit 5G wireless transmissions near certain airports, warning of an aviation-industry meltdown starting 19 January.
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NewsElectric Aviation Group launches fuel cell development spin-off
Hot on the heels of the December launch of an electric motor business, UK technology firm Electric Aviation Group (EAG) has set up its second spin-off, this time focused on the development of megawatt-class hydrogen fuel cells.
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NewsEU assurances on airport slots not enough for Air France-KLM and Lufthansa
European Commission assurances that existing airport slot regulations make so-called ‘ghost flights’ unnecessary have failed to placate two of the region’s largest airline groups, with both Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Group since asking for rules to be relaxed during the current northern hemisphere winter season.
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NewsSeveral Airbus and Boeing types cleared over ‘5G’ concerns but 787 among exceptions
US aviation regulators have cleared several Airbus and Boeing models to operate low-visibility landings at airports where ‘5G’ communications services will become available. The US FAA’s work means some 45% of the US commercial fleet has been approved for the operations. Its analysis follows concerns over potential interference from 5G ...
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NewsBahrain’s Texel claims first Middle Eastern converted 737-800 freighter
Bahraini operator Texel Air has received the Middle East’s first Boeing 737-800 converted freighter, with a second due to be delivered in September. The two aircraft will take the carrier’s freighter fleet – which includes a 737-300F and two 737-700FCs – to five. Texel Air held a ceremony on 16 ...
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NewsNew Malaysian LCC gears up amid AirAsia listing concerns
A new low-cost carrier appears poised to enter Malaysia’s Airline market, according to a report in the country’s The Edge newspaper.
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NewsManila to order 32 Polish-built S-70i Black Hawks
The Philippines will acquire 32 additional Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk utility helicopters, following its positive experience with the type during recent natural disasters.
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NewsChina’s ‘Big Three’ see December domestic traffic decline as Omicron rages on
China’s three largest carriers saw a decline in December domestic traffic amid the fast-growing spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus in the country, though traffic for the full year inched up slightly against 2020’s lower base.
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NewsUS DOT approves Norse Atlantic flights between Europe and USA
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has approved Scandinavian long-haul operator Norse Atlantic Airways’ application to operate scheduled and chartered service between Europe and the USA.
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NewsCaribbean Airlines introduces Boeing 737 Max
Caribbean Airlines has carried out its initial revenue flight with the fleet’s first Boeing 737 Max 8.
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NewsFAA to work with pilots of ‘varying’ experience when setting pilot training standards
The Federal Aviation Administration will now consider the actual real-world skills of US and foreign airline pilots when developing aircraft-specific pilot-training standards.
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NewsArmenian joint-venture start-up Fly Arna unveils livery
Armenia’s new national carrier, Fly Arna, has unveiled the design of its livery, with a colour scheme based on the country’s flag. Fly Arna is being developed as a venture between Middle Eastern budget airline Air Arabia and the Armenian National Interests Fund. Its livery is dominated by the bold ...
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NewsBoom Supersonic begins testing XB-1 demonstrator’s GE engines
Supersonic aircraft developer Boom has begun testing the engines that power its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft.
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NewsBoeing’s 777X chief project engineer Teal to retire, succeeded by Loffing
Boeing 777X chief project engineer Michael Teal, who had been chief engineer of the 737 Max programme, will retire from Boeing on 1 April.
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NewsFedEx sought to equip A321s with missile-defence systems
US express delivery company FedEx applied with the Federal Aviation Administration in 2019 for authority to install a missile-defence system on Airbus A321s – an aircraft type FedEx does not yet operate.
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NewsCranfield Aerospace powers towards first flight of converted Islander under Project Fresson
Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) is moving “full throttle” through the detailed design phase on its project to convert a Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander to run on hydrogen fuel cells, as it eyes a first flight of the aircraft next year.
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NewsEASA approves high-power upgrades for AW169 helicopter
European regulators have approved two performance improvement packages for the Leonardo Helicopters AW169, boosting the medium-twin’s payload in several operating conditions.
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NewsChina Southern celebrates A380 pilot who spent 189 days quarantined in 2021
China Southern Airlines has described one of its Airbus A380 pilots as the “King of Quarantine” after he spent 189 days in isolation during 2021.