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GMF AeroAsia eyes profitable 2021 as full-year losses widen

2021-07-31T05:57:00+01:00

GMF AeroAsia hopes to capture a larger share of non-aviation maintenance work in the medium term, as it targets a return to profitability this year.

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ExpressJet expects to relaunch 'within the quarter'

2021-07-30T23:21:00+01:00

ExpressJet Airlines says it will resume service “within the quarter” after the US Department of Transportation (DOT) granted the regional carrier permission to restart commercial operations under its own brand.

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USA clears Israel to buy 18 Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopters

2021-07-30T22:18:00+01:00

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale of 18 examples of the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopter to Israel.

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Bombardier reaches deal with union three days into Downsview strike

2021-07-30T21:16:00+01:00

Three days after a strike began, Bombardier has reached an employment deal with the union representing employees at its Global business jet manufacturing site in the Downsview section of Toronto.

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US Air Force’s ARRW hypersonic boost-glide missile fails second launch test

2021-07-30T21:08:00+01:00

The US Air Force’s AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) boost-glide hypersonic missile failed to launch during a test on 28 July.

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Air Transat resumes operations after six-month pause

2021-07-30T18:41:00+01:00

Canada’s Air Transat has resumed flying after a six-month pandemic-driven pause.

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GE Aviation ‘buttoning up’ Catalyst flight approvals, eyes applications besides Beechcraft’s Denali

2021-07-30T17:29:00+01:00

GE Aviation is awaiting European certifications needed to begin flight testing its Catalyst turboprop, and aims to achieve first flight – which was to have occurred last year – in the coming months.

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Russian far east unified carrier to commence operations in mid-August

2021-07-30T14:53:00+01:00

Russia’s new unified carrier to serve the eastern side of the country, which is being based on the operator Aurora, has started conducting test flights ahead of opening a full initial schedule on 20 routes in mid-August.

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Sikorsky-Boeing SB-1 Defiant lifts 2,400kg as flight testing continues

2021-07-22T19:26:00+01:00By Garrett Reim

The Sikorsky-Boeing SB-1 Defiant rotorcraft demonstrated the ability to lift a 2,400kg (5,300lb) sling load in a recent test flight.

Airlines

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ExpressJet expects to relaunch 'within the quarter'
ExpressJet Airlines says it will resume service “within the quarter” after the US Department of Transportation (DOT) granted the regional carrier permission to restart commercial operations under its own brand.
News
Air Transat resumes operations after six-month pause
Canada’s Air Transat has resumed flying after a six-month pandemic-driven pause.
News
Russian far east unified carrier to commence operations in mid-August
Russia’s new unified carrier to serve the eastern side of the country, which is being based on the operator Aurora, has started conducting test flights ahead of opening a full initial schedule on 20 routes in mid-August.

News
Bombardier reaches deal with union three days into Downsview strike
Three days after a strike began, Bombardier has reached an employment deal with the union representing employees at its Global business jet manufacturing site in the Downsview section of Toronto.
In depth
GE Aviation ‘buttoning up’ Catalyst flight approvals, eyes applications besides Beechcraft’s Denali
GE Aviation is awaiting European certifications needed to begin flight testing its Catalyst turboprop, and aims to achieve first flight – which was to have occurred last year – in the coming months.
News
Russian far east unified carrier to commence operations in mid-August
Russia’s new unified carrier to serve the eastern side of the country, which is being based on the operator Aurora, has started conducting test flights ahead of opening a full initial schedule on 20 routes in mid-August.

Aerospace

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GMF AeroAsia eyes profitable 2021 as full-year losses widen
GMF AeroAsia hopes to capture a larger share of non-aviation maintenance work in the medium term, as it targets a return to profitability this year.
News
Bombardier reaches deal with union three days into Downsview strike
Three days after a strike began, Bombardier has reached an employment deal with the union representing employees at its Global business jet manufacturing site in the Downsview section of Toronto.
In depth
GE Aviation ‘buttoning up’ Catalyst flight approvals, eyes applications besides Beechcraft’s Denali
GE Aviation is awaiting European certifications needed to begin flight testing its Catalyst turboprop, and aims to achieve first flight – which was to have occurred last year – in the coming months.