All News articles – Page 165
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NewsOperators of 757s advised to replace older landing-gear hydraulic hoses to avoid fatigue risk
Boeing 757 operators are being strongly advised to ensure flexible hydraulic hoses in the landing-gear are maintained and regularly replaced, after instances of hydraulic failure. The US FAA, in a newly-issued airworthiness bulletin, refers to “multiple events” in which the left-hand hydraulic system has been lost as a result of ...
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NewsDomhnal Slattery returns as Vertical chairman
Vertical Aerospace has reappointed Domhnal Slattery as chairman, with the aircraft leasing industry veteran having previously held the post from January 2022 to August 2023.
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NewsJapanese police receive two H160s
Japan’s National Police Agency has taken delivery of a pair of Airbus Helicopters H160 medium-twins, becoming the type’s first parapublic operator in Japan.
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NewsChina Eastern partners China Southern for ‘voluntary’ cross-airline domestic transfer
China Eastern Airlines has partnered with compatriot China Southern Airlines for what it calls a cross-airline passenger transfer service on flights between Beijing’s Daxing airport and Guangzhou.
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NewsPorter and Avolon sign sale-leaseback deal for four P&W engines
Porter Aircraft Leasing, a subsidiary of Canada’s Porter Aviation Holdings, has agreed to the sale-leaseback of four Pratt & Whitney engines with international lessor Avolon.
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NewsUS carrier Silver Airways aims to emerge from restructuring in first quarter
The Hollywood, Florida-based operator recently told FlightGlobal that it plans to complete the process in the first quarter but declined to be more specific, citing “pending proceedings” with the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida.
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NewsPartners praise BeautHyFuel results from liquid hydrogen engine tests
A French government-backed initiative has demonstrated the feasibility of powering a light aircraft using a liquid hydrogen-fuelled combustion engine, with the results even showing slightly improved performance over a kerosene-burning equivalent.
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NewsWatch cockpit footage from military aircraft battling California wildfires
In addition to the array of civil firefighting aircraft operating on the frontline of the historic wildfires in the Los Angeles area, military aircraft equipped with firefighting systems have also been deployed to support the effort.
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NewsBoeing’s 2024 orders and deliveries slipped as Airbus widened edge
Boeing’s commercial aircraft order and delivery figures tumbled last year as the US company worked through a manufacturing crisis.
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NewsUruguay firms up order for five additional Super Tucanos
Uruguay has firmed up an option for five Embraer A-29 Super Tucanos, taking its total acquisition of the Brazilian-built type to six aircraft.
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NewsPolish international hub airport project advances with crucial location decision
Polish authorities have formally made a location decision for the site of the country’s future central transport hub, which will feature a new international airport. Currently known as Centraly Port Komunikacyjny, the hub will include an airport – situated between Warsaw and Lodz – initially serving 34 million passengers per ...
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NewsAirways Aviation picks up Patria civil flight training unit
Finnish defence specialist Patria has sold its civilian flight training subsidiary to United Arab Emirates-based Airways Aviation Group, saving the business from closure.
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NewsAustrian receives first AeroShark-equipped 777-200ER
Lufthansa Technik’s fuel-saving AeroShark surface film has entered service on the Boeing 777-200ER with Austrian Airlines following approval for the modification by the European regulator.
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NewsUSA clears possible Bell 412 sale to Zambia
The US government has cleared the possible sale of Bell 412 utility helicopters to Zambia.
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NewsAnka III drops guided munition from weapons bay
The Turkish Aerospace Anka III unmanned air vehicle has successfully dropped a guided weapon from its weapons bay.
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NewsThailand defence minister endorses air force’s Gripen E/F selection
Thailand’s government has expressed support for the Royal Thai Air Force’s decision to obtain the Saab Gripen E/F fighter.
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NewsUSA’s SAF tax credit in limbo as environmental groups push back, warn of ‘greenwashing’
The biofuel industry is criticising the administration of Joe Biden for failing to finalise provisions related to a new tax credit for so-called sustainable aviation fuel.
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NewsSpirit AeroSystems divests composites producer Fiber Materials
Wichita aerostructures supplier Spirit AeroSystems has sold Fiber Materials, a manufacturer of high-temperature materials for defence applications, to aerospace firm Tex Tech Industries for $165 million.
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NewsIsrael’s Arkia chartering A330neo for New York flights
Israeli leisure carrier Arkia has indicated that it will use Airbus A330neo twinjets on new services between Tel Aviv and New York JFK. The airline has listed a batch of flights on the route which, it says, will be operated by a chartered aircraft. Arkia identifies the aircraft type as ...
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NewsCHC Helikopter Service wins $500m Aker BP deal in Norway
CHC Helikopter Service is to deploy six helicopters – including three on-order Leonardo AW189s – to support a new offshore contract with Aker BP in Norway.