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NewsFAA gives Boeing 90 days to submit quality improvement plan
The Federal Aviation Administration has given Boeing a 90-day deadline to submit a plan detailing how it intends to address quality-control concerns recently identified by FAA investigators and by a separate safety review panel.
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NewsFasting PIA crew’s judgement ‘probably impaired’ but direct link to A320 crash undetermined
Pakistani investigators have disclosed that the pilots of an Airbus A320 which fatally crashed in Karachi had been fasting for the holy month of Ramadan, and that this probably impaired their judgement. But the inquiry has been unable to determine whether the effects of fasting had any specific consequences on ...
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NewsE195 crew warned over insufficient runway length before collision with structures on take-off
Pilots of an Embraer 195 that hit lighting structures on take-off from Belgrade had been warned to check they still had sufficient runway to depart, after lining up at a different intersection than planned, Serbian investigators have disclosed.
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NewsUnapproved parts scandal spurs creation of aerospace supply-chain task force
Airframers and engine suppliers, as well as other representatives of the aerospace industry, have established a joint organisation intended to tackle the problem of unapproved parts. Airbus and Boeing, along with CFM International partners Safran and GE Aerospace, are among the founding partners of the Aviation Supply Chain Integrity Coalition. ...
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In depthWe fly Mwari, Paramount’s low-cost warrior with a big spirit
Paramount has begun delivering the strikingly-styled and highly versatile Mwari light tactical aircraft to its first two African customers. We put the low-cost warrior through its paces.
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NewsIntersection used for take-off becomes central to Air Serbia E195 accident probe
Serbian prosecutors are seeking information to determine the runway intersection to which air traffic controllers directed an Embraer 195, before the jet collided with structures on take-off.
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NewsThai Airways places firm order for 45 787s and secures options for 777X switch
Thai Airways International has revealed a firm order for 45 Boeing 787-family aircraft, plus 35 options.
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NewsAirbus enhances A330-900 climb performance with extra flap settings and faster gear retraction
Airbus is to introduce an operational low-speed performance enhancement to the A330-900 towards the end of next year which will increase lift and reduce drag during climb.
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AnalysisEmbraer looks to reap sales rewards of C-390 development as it enters ‘harvest moment’
After years of development, Brazilian airframer Embraer is poised to further expand the roster of countries operating the company’s C-390 Millennium transport jet, after a surge of commitments in 2023.
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AnalysisWill Thai’s Boeing order mark return of Singapore spree?
After strong order activity at the Paris and Dubai air shows in the past year, a bullish Asia-Pacific airline sector in the thick of recovery, coupled with ongoing fleet renewal campaigns, could yield some significant announcements at the upcoming Singapore Airshow.
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Airline BusinessWill airlines get their hands on more new aircraft in 2024?
With the availability of new aircraft continuing to be a sore point for many airlines around the world, Airbus released its latest delivery targets this week.
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Airline BusinessWary about supply chain snags, Asia’s aviation sector embraces recovery
As recovery sweeps through the Asia-Pacific airline and MRO sectors, the spectre of supply chain challenges looms in the background.
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NewsA320neo successor would be based on new platform burning sustainable aviation fuel: Faury
Airbus envisions a successor to the A320neo emerging towards the end of the next decade, indicating that it would be designed specifically to consume sustainable aviation fuel. Speaking during a full-year briefing on 15 February, chief executive Guillaume Faury said this next-generation single-aisle aircraft would be crucial to the air ...
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NewsA321XLR entry into service slips into second half of this year
Airbus has slipped the entry into service of its A321XLR into the second half of this year.
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NewsUS Army to pursue full-rate production deal with Boeing for Block II Chinooks
As part of a wide-reaching shift in its aviation strategy, the US Army will enter into negotiations with Boeing to acquire the latest version of the CH-47F heavy-lift helicopter.
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In depthNext Generation Civil Tiltrotor takes shape as Leonardo eyes first flight milestone
Leonardo Helicopters is close to completing the final assembly of its Next Generation Civil Tiltrotor (NGCTR), as it prepares the demonstrator for a maiden sortie before the summer.
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PodcastAirline Business Podcast: Safety and consolidation under the spotlight
In the latest episode – sponsored by Panasonic Avionics – Graham and Lewis look back on an inauspicious start to 2024 in terms of airline safety and consolidation moves.
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In depthWhich unmanned systems starred at Riyadh’s World Defense Show?
Staged near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 4-8 February, the second World Defense Show attracted exhibitors from around the globe keen to support the nation’s Vision 2030 goal of boosting its local defence industry’s manufacturing capability by the end of this decade. In addition to its daily flying display attractions and ...
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Airline BusinessCosts still in sharp focus for USA’s short-haul carriers
The recent suggestion from Wizz Air chief executive Jozsef Varadi that short-haul air travel “is a cost game, not a revenue game” has pertinence beyond that airline’s markets.
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NewsUS Army cancels next-generation FARA scout helicopter
Citing a resource-constrained environment, the US Army is opting to invest more into existing rotary aviation platforms, walking away from the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) programme, on which billions of dollars were spent to build two flightworthy prototypes.