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NewsUSAF plans to retire all T-1A trainers by 2026 and invest money saved in T-7A Red Hawks
The US Air Force (USAF) is attempting to retire its entire fleet of Beechcraft T-1A Jayhawks, including 101 T-1As used by its Air Education and Training Command, by 2026 to save money as part of the command’s undergraduate flight training transformation.
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NewsGazpromavia Superjet 100 crashes in forest outside Moscow
Russian investigators have opened an inquiry after a Yakovlev Superjet 100 suffered a fatal accident near the city of Kolomna. United Aircraft says the aircraft was performing a ferry flight on 12 July, without passengers on board. Kolomna is around 100km southeast of Moscow. Russia’s emergency situations ministry says the ...
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NewsF-16 deliveries to Ukraine underway as NATO leaders assemble
Speaking in Washington at the annual NATO summit, US secretary of state Anthony Blinken says NATO members have begun the long-anticipated process of transferring the first Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.
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AnalysisAnalysts fault Boeing guilty fraud plea for lack of leadership change
Boeing intends to plead guilty to criminal charges that it defrauded the Federal Aviation Administration but some observers fault the plan for failing to require leadership change.
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In depthUS regulators sanction former UK, South African test pilots over Chinese military training
The US government has blacklisted more private companies over alleged connections to the training of Chinese military aviators, including two firms operated by former test pilots in the UK Royal Air Force and South African Air Force.
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NewsBoeing and Airbus agree to split up Spirit AeroSystems’ operations
Boeing has confirmed it will take over US-based aerostructures firm Spirit AeroSystems in an $8.3 billion agreement, including net debt, with Airbus poised to acquire its key programmes from the company. The all-stock transaction has an equity value of $4.7 billion, with each share of Spirit stock being exchanged for ...
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In depthWith deliveries underway, US pilots begin transitioning to F-15EX
With Boeing having delivered the first operational example of its latest F-15EX multi-role fighter, US Air Force pilots who previously flew the F-15C are beginning the process of transitioning to the new jet.
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In depthBoeing insists companywide overhaul ensures every aircraft it produces is safe
Boeing is calling attention to what executives describe as broad and effective measures taken in recent months to improve the quality and safety of the commercial jets rolling out of its production facilities.
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In depthBoeing bets big on next-generation fighter manufacturing facility
The US airframer has begun construction of a $1.8 billion advanced combat aircraft assembly facility in St. Louis, at a time when support for sixth-generation fighter programmes appears to be waning at the Pentagon.
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In depthEmbraer downplays large narrowbody ambitions in favour of C-390 and E2 platforms
Brazilian airframer maintains it is focused on selling and improving the products it has already developed and further studying conceptual 50-seat aircraft powered by next-generation propulsion systems under its Energia project.
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NewsNATO defence spending surges ahead of Ukraine summit
A record 23 NATO member states are now spending at least the equivalent of 2% of gross domestic product on defence, as the alliance prepares to approve a new industrial strategy.
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NewsPressure mounts for Boeing as lawmakers grill CEO Calhoun
Boeing chief executive David Calhoun faced an onslaught of criticism during an 18 June Senate committee hearing, with lawmakers accusing the leader of failing to fix longstanding quality problems.
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NewsFAA leader acknowledges lax Boeing oversight before Alaska flight 1282 incident
Michael Whitaker, head of the Federal Aviation Administration, admitted to US lawmakers on 13 June that the agency should have been more proactive in overseeing Boeing’s factories prior to the Alaska Airlines flight 1282 incident.
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NewsBlackshape trainers cleared to fly after EASA lifts grounding order
European safety authorities have lifted a precautionary grounding of Italian manufacturer Blackshape’s BS 115 and BK 160 trainer aircraft, following further investigation into two fatal accidents involving the type. The grounding was ordered in March after an in-flight break-up involving a BK 160TR in Malaysia on 13 February, which prompted ...
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NewsIsrael’s El Al to hold exclusive talks on acquiring around 30 737 Max jets
Israeli flag-carrier El Al is entering exclusive negotiations with Boeing and lessors with a view to acquiring around 30 737 Max jets.
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In depthRide along for an aerial tour of Normandy on the 80th anniversary of D-Day
FlightGlobal accompanied the US Air Force’s 86th Air Wing for a C-130J transport flight on 6 June 2024 as part of the ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France.
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In depthD-Day at 80: a legacy of air power
When Allied troops stormed ashore at Normandy 80 years ago, the success of their campaign to retake Western Europe would cement the role of air power as a critical dimension in modern warfare – a legacy that endures today.
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NewsJoby eyes future autonomous eVTOL operations with Xwing acquisition
US air taxi maker Joby Aviation has acquired the autonomy division of start-up Xwing, enabling it to eventually deploy pilotless technology in its developmental electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
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NewsEmirates and Lufthansa chiefs reiterate concerns over 777X delivery dates
Early airline customers continue to voice concerns as to whether they will recieve Boeing’s already delayed new 777X widebody next year as planned.
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Airline BusinessIATA’s Walsh hails success on SAF awareness as industry gathers in ‘good place’
Pleased that the industry is finally hitting pre-Covid milestones, IATA chief calls for action on sustainable fuel and taxation