All News articles – Page 359
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NewsVolotea plans to grow fleet and network after ‘historic margins’ in 2023
Spanish carrier Volotea is aiming to add three or four aircraft to its fleet in 2024 as it looks to continue on a growth trajectory that has powered it significantly beyond its pre-Covid offering.
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NewsFull-year data puts airlines on track to exceed pre-Covid traffic in 2024
Global airline passenger traffic was at 94.1% of 2019 levels in 2023, according to annual data from IATA, as an improving trend through most of the year put the industry within touching distance of pre-Covid demand.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters eyes multi-functional hybrid powertrain
Airbus Helicopters is contemplating a future hybrid-electric powertrain that combines multiple functions within one system, a recent patent application discloses.
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NewsBeta completes USAF electric aircraft test deployment
During the three months of evaluations with the US Air Force, airframer start-up Beta says one of its all-electric Alia aircraft demonstrated its ability to support a range of operations, including casualty evacuation, logistics resupply and personnel transport.
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NewsBoeing is producing 38 737s and five 787s monthly but future rate changes unclear
Boeing is producing 737 Max at a rate of 38 monthly amid a cap on production expansion implemented this month by the Federal Aviation Administration.
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NewsBoeing lost $2.2 billion in 2023 amid fresh 737 Max scrutiny
Boeing lost $2.2 billion in 2023 as it continued seeking to stem vast losses from its commercial aircraft business, which faces ongoing quality troubles and fresh scrutiny from the Federal Aviation Administration.
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NewsAir Serbia resumes codeshare with former stakeholder Etihad
Air Serbia and Etihad Airways have announced the restoration of a codeshare partnership, two months after the latter ended its equity involvement in the Belgrade-based carrier.
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NewsVirgin Atlantic cements SkyTeam codeshare with China Eastern
Virgin Atlantic is entering a codeshare agreement with SkyTeam alliance partner China Eastern Airlines.
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NewsEasyJet Airbus flights put Iris space-based datalink into commercial operation
Up to 11 EasyJet Airbus A320neo jets are participating in commercial flights this year using the new satellite-based datalink system Iris, which aims to improve air traffic communications in Europe.
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NewsStrong international travel demand propels ANA parent to record nine-month profit
ANA Holdings significantly improved its nine-month profits despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, as international travel demand continued to grow sharply.
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NewsJapan competition watchdog clears Korean’s Asiana acquisition
Following Japan’s blessing, Korean Air’s Asiana Airlines takeover still needs the approval of the European Union and USA.
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NewsAsia-Pacific carriers set for ‘another good year’ but uncertainties remain: AAPA
Asia-Pacific operators are set to fully recover their international passenger traffic in the coming months, even as uncertainties – including the “potential erosion” of consumer sentiment – loom ahead.
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NewsKF-21 conducts high angle-of-attack tests
Test work continues apace for South Korea’s ambitious twin-engined fighter programme.
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NewsEmbraer posts 13% delivery growth in 2023
Brazilian airframer Embraer boosted deliveries in 2023 to 181 aircraft, a 13% improvement on the previous year’s figure.
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NewsBonza touts ‘big plans’ for fleet, network in 2024
Australian start-up Bonza is looking to expand its fleet and network – including launching a fourth operating base – as it marks its first year of operations.
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News‘Still struggling’: China’s ‘Big Three’ to report fourth year of losses amid sluggish recovery
China’s three largest airlines are forecast to remain loss-making for the fourth consecutive year, despite the removal of most of the country’s ‘zero-Covid’ restrictions.
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NewsGlobalX plans to launch Colombian cargo carrier
US charter and cargo carrier GlobalX Airlines plans to expand its reach in Latin America with a new freighter operation called GlobalX Colombia.
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NewsXwing delivers cargo to US Air Force with pilotless Grand Caravan flight
Autonomous flight developer Xwing recently operated a pilotless cargo flight with its modified Cessna Grand Caravan on behalf of US Air Force (USAF) officials.
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NewsBoeing reveals flight of first production-model MH-139
Without providing a specific date, Boeing says it completed assembly of the first production-model MH-139A Grey Wolf nuclear-site security helicopter in late December, with the first flight of that aircraft following shortly after.
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NewsDemand for aircraft helped push US foreign military sales to new record in FY2023
The US Department of State says American industry supplied nearly $81 billion-worth of military armaments and services to foreign partners in fiscal year 2023, a 55% increase compared to the previous year.