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NewsEASA seeks to tighten engine certification criteria for uncontained debris
Safety regulators in Europe are aiming to tighten engine certification requirements to take into account forward and rearward release of uncontained debris in the event of a powerplant failure. Analysis of fan-blade failures indicates that certification of engines could be improved, says the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, particularly by ...
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NewsAirline sustainability challenge ‘does not preclude third Heathrow runway’
The pressure on airlines to address their environmental footprints does not mean a third runway at Heathrow airport should be ruled out, according to UK industry representatives.
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NewsBritish Airways owner would reconsider Heathrow hub if charges rise significantly
Heathrow airport’s plans to increase its charges could prompt British Airways owner IAG to reconsider its use of Heathrow as a hub.
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NewsBangladeshi police order two Mi-171A2s
Russian Helicopters has secured an order for two Mil Mi-171A2 rotorcraft from Bangladesh’s police department.
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NewsUK competition regulator opens inquiry into IAG-Air Europa merger
UK competition regulators have opened a two-month initial inquiry into British Airways parent IAG’s proposed acquisition of Spanish carrier Air Europa. The Competition and Markets Authority is inviting comments on whether the acquisition is likely to result in a “substantial lessening” of competition within any of the UK markets. It ...
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NewsWellington nixes Trans-Tasman bubble; thousands of flights cancelled
Plans to restart quarantine-free travel between Australia and New Zealand are in disarray as Wellington rules out resuming the travel bubble with its closest neighbour this year.
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NewsIndian air force takes first LCH; production contract yet to emerge
India’s air force has received its first Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), in a ceremony to mark India’s 75th year of independence.
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NewsIsraeli government to offer additional state-aid package to airlines
Israel’s government is to offer additional financial support to the country’s troubled airlines, approving a proposal for a state aid package worth up to $44 million. The finance and transport ministries say they have jointly put forward the proposal to provide “immediate cash-flow assistance” given the “exceptional damage” inflicted on ...
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NewsQantas operates first international flight after border reopening
Qantas has operated its first scheduled international flight since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, as other signs of reopening emerge in the Asia-Pacific.
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NewsBA seeks aircrew and other personnel for new Gatwick carrier
British Airways is recruiting for its new short-haul London Gatwick-based subsidiary, seeking a variety of managerial and operational personnel, including pilots and cabin crew. The company, which recently registered the name BA Euroflyer after opting to set up the subsidiary, is inviting applications for Airbus A320 direct-entry captains. BA is ...
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NewsBoeing confirms door ‘rework’ being completed on in-production 787s
Boeing confirms it is completing rework to structures surrounding aft passenger and cargo doors on some in-production 787s, a move that involves holding up some areas of 787 assembly.
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NewsAccident-damaged Yakutia Superjet put up for auction
Trading platform Auction House of the Russian Federation has started accepting bids for a Yakutia Sukhoi Superjet 100 which suffered a landing accident at Yakutsk in October 2018. The aircraft (RA-89011) landed on an icy runway and failed to decelerate sufficiently, overrunning into a buffer zone before striking a protruding ...
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NewsCanadian airlines say new travel rules ‘create confusion’
Canadian airlines are calling the government’s new coronavirus travel rules for inbound travellers “piecemeal” and “narrow”, and warning the measures will further confuse air passengers looking to enter Canada.
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NewsUSAF meets with Japanese navy to learn about amphibious aircraft operations
In another indication that developing an amphibious Lockheed Martin C-130 is a top priority for the US Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), the service sent Major General Eric Hill to speak with Japanese navy representatives about that country’s ShinMaywa US-2 amphibious aircraft.
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NewsCanada’s Air Transat and WestJet launch transatlantic codeshares
Canada’s second- and third-largest passenger carriers, WestJet and Air Transat, have entered into a codeshare agreement for transatlantic travel.
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NewsAir Canada exits government financial aid programme
Air Canada will soon be leaving a government-sponsored financial aid programme that was established to help it manage through the coronavirus-driven slump.
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NewsLawmakers seek government review of FAA’s 787 oversight
US lawmakers have asked the Department of Transportation’s top inspector to evaluate whether the Federal Aviation Administration is able to adequately identify production issues affecting Boeing 787s.
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NewsCMA CGM second to commit to A350 freighter
French logistics firm CMA CGM Group has become the second customer for the new Airbus A350 freighter after signing a memorandum of understanding covering the purchase of four of the type.
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NewsFirst Greenville-built F-16V one year from delivery, Lockheed says
Lockheed Martin is advancing with work on the first F-16V to be built on its new final assembly line in Greenville, South Carolina, and is confident of securing further fresh business for the world’s most widely-used fighter.
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NewsNew pilots offered dual UK-EASA licence through hybrid L3Harris training
Pilot-training company L3Harris Airline Academy is offering cadets the opportunity to train for a dual licence to enable flexibility to operate within the UK and the European Union. The hybrid training programme allows pilot cadets to sit theoretical examinations for both the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and the UK ...