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NewsAnduril and Korean Air partner on autonomous wildfire response UAVs
Anduril and Korean Air are developing an autonomous unmanned aircraft system designed to manage wildfire response operations with minimal human intervention, expanding their existing partnership into firefighting applications.
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NewsSaudi regulators approve kingdom’s first virtual air traffic control tower
Saudi Arabian regulators have formally approved the kingdom’s first virtual air traffic tower, which oversees operations at AlUla airport. The Saudi air navigation service SANS has received an operating licence for the tower from the General Authority of Civil Aviation, according to the Saudi government’s official news channel. AlUla’s traffic ...
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NewsMagister crash pilot probably lost consciousness during tight display turn
French investigators believe a vintage Fouga Magister fatally crashed into the sea during an air show after its pilot executed a tight turn to rejoin the display axis. The accident occurred off the Mediterranean coast, near Toulon, on 16 August last year. French investigation authority BEA says the V-tailed jet ...
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NewsBeyond Aero hails TRL6 milestone after hydrogen-electric powertrain testing for BYA-1 business jet
Next-generation business jet developer Beyond Aero has praised the performance of its prototype hydrogen-electric power-generation system in ground testing, as the French firm progresses the development of its BYA-1 aircraft.
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NewsIndonesia to receive six additional T-50I trainers from November
The Indonesian air force will begin receiving six additional Korea Aerospace Industries T-50I advanced jet trainers from November, following an original order announcement in 2021.
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NewsStarlux expands Alaska codeshare with transcontinental flights
Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines has expanded its codeshare with Alaska Airlines to include transcontinental flights for the first time.
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NewsAir India sets up advanced pilot training centre in Airbus joint venture
Air India and Airbus have jointly unveiled an advanced pilot training centre in Gurugram, India, as the airline consolidates its training facilities amid ongoing fleet expansion.
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NewsSpirit Airlines to reject 27 Airbus aircraft leases under new AerCap deal
Spirit Airlines has revised terms with primary lessor AerCap, as the ultra-low-cost carrier continues restructuring efforts during Chapter 11 proceedings.
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NewsLATAM chasing ‘dream’ of serving 35 new secondary cities with incoming Embraer 195-E2s
Chief executive Roberto Alvo says the airline’s recent order of 24 E195-E2s – with a further 50 options – will allow LATAM to expand to smaller cities and airports throughout Latin America.
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NewsSouth Korea picks L3Harris-led team for new AEW&C jet
Seoul has selected a team comprising Israel Aerospace Industries’ Elta Systems unit, Korean Air and prime contractor L3Harris Technologies to supply its future batch of airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft.
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NewsGulfstream reveals G300 super-midsize jet to replace G280
Gulfstream has revealed development of the G300, a 3,600nm-range super-midsize business jet intended to replace its ageing G280 model, with the manufacturer completing nearly 2,000 ground-test hours on the first aircraft.
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NewsAeroitalia said to be reviving Air Italy name after losing legal case
Italian operator Aeroitalia appears set to revive the defunct Air Italy name, after a court ruled that its current brand is too close to that of former flag-carrier Alitalia. Several Italian publications are reporting that Aeroitalia has lost a legal dispute with ITA Airways – the successor to Alitalia – ...
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NewsSwedish carrier Braathens’ Airbus arm files for bankruptcy but ATR operation continues
Swedish operator Braathens is filing for bankruptcy for its Airbus-based operation, which the company has been in the process of phasing out. Braathens had opted in August to concentrate on ATR 72-600 turboprop services, and gradually dismantle the Braathens International Airways division which has been flying Airbuses. While it had ...
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NewsRussia bemoans ‘political’ voting as it fails to regain ICAO Council seat
Russia’s federal air transport regulator Rosaviatsia argues that the ICAO Council needs reform to reduce political influence, after Russia failed to regain its place during a vote at the ICAO triennial Assembly. The Council, which has 36 members, is elected through three rounds of voting. The first round comprises candidates ...
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NewsOtto Aerospace claims large Flexjet launch order for Phantom 3500
US firm Otto Aerospace is claiming business aviation specialist Flexjet as a launch customer for its proposed Phantom 3500 ultra-efficient executive jet, with an agreement for 300. Otto Aerospace says the order is “firm” and also includes “additional options”. The Phantom 3500 is under development by the Fort Worth-based company, ...
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NewsLockheed Martin secures contract for 296 F-35 fighters
Lockheed Martin has secured a $12.5 billion contract modification covering 296 F-35 Lightning II fighters across lots 18 and 19, with deliveries to US and international customers beginning in 2026.
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NewsAir Arabia starts introducing A320neos as part of 120-jet renewal
Middle Eastern budget carrier Air Arabia is preparing to put its first Airbus A320neo into operation, having taken delivery of the jet as part of an agreement covering 120 aircraft. Air Arabia will deploy the A320neo – powered by CFM International Leap-1A engines, and featuring a single-class 174-seat configuration – ...
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NewsAlaska Air outlines vision for US air traffic control overhaul
The Seattle-headquartered airline company – parent of Alaska Airlines, Hawiian Airlines and Horizon Air – framed the country’s airspace issues in a 26 September report as part of a long-term trend of aircraft technology developing faster than ATC technology.
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NewsBeta Technologies files for IPO on New York Stock Exchange
Vermont-based electric aircraft developer Beta Technologies has filed for an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange to raise funds for its Alia aircraft family development.
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NewsWestJet confirms passenger data accessed in June cybersecurity breach
Canadian carrier WestJet confirms a recent cybersecurity breach resulted in unauthorised access to some sensitive passenger information, though credit card details and passwords were uncompromised.