All North America news – Page 212
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NewsRed MD-82 suffered left-hand gear collapse before excursion
US investigators have confirmed that the left-hand main landing-gear of a Red Air Boeing MD-82 collapsed just after touchdown at Miami, before the aircraft suffered a runway excursion. It had been arriving from Santo Domingo on 21 June, and the ILS approach to runway 09 had been normal, the crew ...
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NewsAlaska Air Group posts second-quarter profit of $139m
Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines, says strong post-pandemic demand for air travel supported record revenues during the second quarter of 2022.
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NewsCzech Republic choses F-35 to replace Gripens
The government of the Czech Republic has publicly stated its interest in acquiring Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighters.
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NewsTextron launches maritime patrol variant of Cessna business jet
The militarised version of the Cessna Citation Longitude boasts a 3,500nm range and a suite of sensors for security and law enforcement purposes.
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NewsAmerican Airlines slams 'frustrating' London Heathrow passenger caps
American Airlines has slammed passenger-number restrictions implemented by London Heathrow airport in response to staff shortages, as the airline scrambles to accommodate customers.
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NewsAmerican bounces back to profitability in Q2
American Airlines earned a profit in the second quarter of the year – its first quarterly profit since the Covid-19 pandemic – as passenger demand bounced back
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NewsAmerican expects Boeing to resume 787 deliveries this quarter
American Airlines expects Boeing will resume deliveries of 787 Dreamliners in the course of this quarter after the airframer has paused deliveries for most of the past 21 months due to quality issues.
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NewsCargolux commits to order 777-8 Freighters
Boeing has secured a commitment from freight airline Cargolux to order 777-8 Freighters, which the Luxembourg-based carrier intends to use as 747-400 replacements.
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NewsSeven US unions urge senators not to raise pilot retirement age
A group of US unions has come out against raising the pilot retirement age from 65 currently – an idea that has been circulating in order to help alleviate the current pilot shortage.
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NewsUnited swings to Q2 profit, warns of looming ‘fundamental challenges’
United Airlines reiterated its target to be profitable in 2022, as it expects robust travel demand to offset “fundamental challenges” posed by rising fuel costs and a looming economic recession.
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NewsUniversal lands orders for 20 hydrogen turboprops
Start-up Universal Hydrogen has landied an order from a Canadian aircraft lessor to equip 20 regional turboprops with hydrogen propulsion systems.
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NewsAirbus to use hydrogen-burn gliders to analyse emissions and contrail impact
Airbus is to start test flights with a hydrogen-burning glider this winter in order to assess the potential emissions and contrail effects from a scaled-up hydrogen-fuelled engine. Two modified Schempp-Hirth Arcus-J gliders – one fitted with a bespoke gaseous hydrogen combustion engine and the other with a conventional kerosene engine ...
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NewsNew F-35 engine can be flying by decade’s end: GE Aviation
Engine manufacturer says it has two working prototypes of the next-generation XA100 powerplant that can produce significant performance improvements for the fifth-generation fighter.
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NewsLockheed Martin reaches deal for new US F-35 purchases
The three-year agreement with the US Department of Defense for 375 jets will be worth an estimated $30 billion for F-35 maker Lockheed.
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NewsGulfstream to flight test G500 software update this week with the FAA
Gulfstream expects to fly a G500 with the US Federal Aviation Administration this week as part of efforts to lift landing restrictions on that jet and its G600 sister stemming from two hard landings.
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NewsCAE and Piper develop conversion kit for popular trainer aircraft
Canadian training specialist CAE will join Piper Aircraft to develop a conversion kit for the popular Archer trainer aircraft, and bring an electric variant option to market.
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NewsDe Havilland Canada reveals three new Dash 8-400 cargo options, ups take-off weight
De Havilland has rolled out three new options for converting Dash 8-400 turboprops into cargo aircraft, a move coming as increasing numbers of used Dash 8s hit secondary markets.
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NewsLessor BBAM orders nine more 737-800 converted freighters from Boeing
Aircraft lessor BBAM Limited Partnership has ordered nine 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters, adding more momentum behind Boeing’s already strong freighter business.
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NewsAlaska Air Group and Porter Airlines order 28 Embraer jets
Embraer has notched orders for a total of 28 aircraft and 13 options from two North American carriers.
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NewsDe Havilland reviewing Twin Otter and Dash 8 programmes, considering updates
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada has launched a review of its DHC-6 Twin Otter programme and intends later this year to do the same for its Dash 8-400 passenger turboprop.