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NewsLong-range missiles force US Air Force to rethink AWACS technology
Facing down long-range air-to-air missiles, such as the Chinese air force’s PL-15, the US Air Force is rethinking its airborne warning and control systems.
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NewsUnited and Virgin Australia team up for codeshare
United Airlines and Virgin Australia Group are teaming up to offer codeshare flights between the US and Australia.
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NewsUnited invests in ZeroAvia and may buy up to 100 hydrogen-electric engines
United Airlines has taken a stake in advanced propulsion developer ZeroAvia, in a an agreement that could see the carrier order up to 100 hydrogen-electric engines that could be retrofitted onto United Express regional aircraft by 2028, pending certification.
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NewsDelta to invest $1.2bn to bolster equity roles in Aeromexico, LATAM and Virgin Atlantic
Delta Air Lines is underpinning its partner airline strategy by investing a further $1.2 billion to retain significant equity stakes in Aeromexico, LATAM Airlines Group and Virgin Atlantic following their respective restructurings or recapitalisations.
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NewsSikorsky pitches Polish-built Black Hawks as UK Puma replacement
Sikorsky will offer Polish-built S-70M Black Hawk helicopters for the UK’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) requirement, the manufacturer confirms.
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NewsRussian airlines and Airbus establish sustainable fuel alliance
Russian carriers including Aeroflot, S7 Group and Volga-Dnepr Airlines are to co-operate with Airbus and energy firm Gazprom to create an alliance to support development of sustainable aviation fuels. The Eurasian SAF Alliance aims to carry out the first biofuel-powered flight no later than 2024. Fuel specialist Gazprom Neft says ...
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NewsUK airlines call for lifting of ’haphazard and disproportionate’ travel restrictions
UK airline leaders have grouped together to call for the testing requirement of fully-vaccinated passengers to be dropped when the government reviews emergency measures brought into combat the spread of the Omicron variant.
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NewsAir France-KLM takes first step in state-loan repayment
Air France-KLM has taken a first step in repaying the €4 billion French state-backed bank loan it secured during the Covid crisis by redeeming €500 million of it.
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NewsVietJet swings to profitability in Q3 as costs decline
Low-cost carrier VietJet swung to the black for the third quarter of the year, amid a significant decline in costs.
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NewsRussian government boosts funding for PD-35 engine: prime minister
Russia’s government is to allocate nearly Rb45 billion ($611 million) in additional funding to development and production of the high-thrust Aviadvigatel PD-35 – although clarity has yet to emerge on initial application of the powerplant. Prime minister Mikhail Mishustin disclosed the figure during a visit to the United Engine Corporation’s ...
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NewsBAe 146 autopilot-disconnect logic modified after Saab upset
UK authorities are proposing a directive to BAe 146 operators to ensure pilots can override the autopilot during pitch input. The proposal follows an incident involving a Loganair Saab 2000 which was struck by lightning during approach to Sumburgh airport in December 2014. Although the crew made instinctive control inputs ...
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NewsSpiceJet plans foray into drone delivery services
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet has announced plans to use drones to deliver medical and other essential supplies to remote communities in the country.
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NewsMalaysia expects six-fold jump in 2022 passenger traffic as travel recovers
The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) expects up to a six-fold jump in passenger traffic in the new year — as domestic travel ramps up and international border restrictions gradually ease — though it warns that full recovery is still elusive.
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NewsUS Air Force ‘commits’ to fielding loyal wingman UAVs
The US Air Force is ready to move beyond experimentation with unmanned combat aircraft and toward acquiring and fielding the next-generation unmanned air vehicles.
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NewsEviation reveals Alice’s cabin in executive configuration
Electric aircraft developer Eviation has revealed an executive variant of its in-development Alice featuring seating for six passengers, a galley and a lavatory.
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NewsCreditors object to Delta’s role in Aeromexico bankruptcy financing
Numerous creditors are objecting to Aeromexico’s restructuring plan, claiming the plan is marred by conflicts of interest involving parties including Delta Air Lines.
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NewsAmeriflight outlines broad plan to equip cargo fleet with autonomous technology
US cargo airline Ameriflight intends to equip its aircraft with autonomous systems produced by aerospace technology company Merlin Labs, with the goal of cutting costs and addressing a pilot shortage.
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NewsLockheed Martin celebrates as F-35A wins in Finland
Finland has picked the Lockheed Martin F-35A to replace its fleet of 62 aged Boeing F/A-18C/D Hornet fighters under its HX requirement.
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NewsIntelsat’s Commercial Aviation chief sees passenger connectivity usage rising through pandemic
Intelsat Commercial Aviation president John Wade believes the trend towards being remotely connected is behind the higher take-up of in-flight connectivity services it has seen since the pandemic hit. The satellite company acquired the commercial aviation business of in-flight connectivity specialist Gogo late last year. Speaking to FlightGlobal during last ...