All News articles – Page 53
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NewsAirAsia Philippines reopens Cebu hub
AirAsia Philippines has reopened its second operating hub in Cebu, launching direct flights to five domestic and international points from November.
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NewsVirgin Australia’s first E190-E2 arrives in Perth
Virgin Australia’s first Embraer 190-E2 has landed at Perth, days after its delivery to the Australian operator.
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NewsMBDA unveils Crossbow low-cost cruise missile and Spear Glide munition
European missile maker MBDA has unveiled a pair of new weapons – a heavyweight, low-cost cruise missile and a glide-configured version of its Spear air-to-ground munition – both designed to deliver mass at a more affordable price point.
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NewsMBDA highlights design ‘maturity’ as it reveals shape of stealthy cruise missile for FC/ASW programme
Multi-national weapons maker MBDA has revealed the final shape of the stealthy cruise missile it is developing under the Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) programme initially for France and the UK and later Italy.
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NewsFirst US Navy E-130J Phoenix II command aircraft rolls out
The first airframe for the US Navy’s new E-130J Phoenix II strategic airborne command post has rolled off the production line, marking a milestone in the $3.5 billion TACAMO modernisation programme.
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NewsATSG names former Sun Country COO Mays as president
Air Transport Services Group has named airline executive Greg Mays as its new president, tasking him with expanding the lessor’s Airbus freighter platforms.
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NewsAvelo Airlines secures largest investment since pre-launch fundraising round
Low-cost carrier secures undisclosed amount in Series C funding while claiming profitability in four of past five months.
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NewsBiggest-ever DSEI show gets ready to open its doors
The UK’s cross-domain DSEI exhibition will be bigger and better than ever when the doors open at the extended ExCel centre in London’s Docklands on 9 September, its organiser says.
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NewsVaeridion snaps up former Lilium battery plant to power Microliner development
Munich-based electric aircraft manufacturer Vaeridion has acquired a new battery manufacturing facility at nearby Oberpfaffenhofen airport – a plant previously occupied by defunct developer Lilium.
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NewsRaytheon UK’s updated Paveway IV bomb hits the spot with Italian-produced warhead
Raytheon UK has completed a series of integration trials with the Eurofighter Typhoon involving its Paveway IV precision-guided bomb carrying an Italian-produced warhead.
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NewsRussian lessor GTLK to supply 50 LMS-901s to Aerokhimflot alliance
Russian state leasing firm GTLK has signed four agreements covering a total of 50 UZGA LMS-901 Baikal utility aircraft. The four agreements all involve enterprises from the Aerokhimflot alliance. Aerokhimflot reached a provisional deal with UZGA more than two years ago for the acquisition of 120 LMS-901s from 2026. The ...
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NewsSwedish authority highlights sharp rise in regional satellite-navigation interference
Swedish transport regulators are to raise the issue of satellite-based navigation interference with ICAO, following a sharp rise in the number of incidents in the Baltic Sea region. The transport agency Transportstyrelsen says it receives reports of such interference “almost daily” from aircraft in the region, with disturbances – which ...
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NewsUnited Nigeria to expand with up to 10 ex-Southwest 737-800s
United Nigeria Airlines is to acquire up to 10 Boeing 737-800s formerly operated by US low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines. It has agreed to take six initial aircraft under a purchase brokered in partnership with SkyWorks Holdings. United Nigeria’s operations have previously focused on Embraer ERJ regional jets. But executive chair ...
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NewsCertification process for Il-114-300 to finish this year: Ilyushin division chief
United Aircraft’s Ilyushin division chief is confident that the certification process for the Il-114-300 turboprop will be completed this year.
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NewsWestJet 737 suffers wing damage after hard landing
A WestJet Boeing 737-800 suffered damage to its right wing, after its right main landing gear collapsed on landing at Sint Maarten’s Princess Juliana airport.
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NewsFAA imposes penalties after lithium-ion batteries catch fire during air transport
Recent fires involving improperly shipped lithium-ion batteries on cargo aircraft prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to fine three companies for hazardous material violations.
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NewsDOT revokes certificates of four long-defunct US airlines absorbed by competitors
The US government recently revoked the interstate certificate authorities of four carriers – AirTran Airways, Continental Airlines, US Airways and Virgin America – that have long since been acquired by other major US airlines and ceased flying passengers.
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NewsUS air commandos practise Caribbean airfield seizure amid regional tensions
American special operations forces have conducted a complex exercise to capture and secure an airport in the US Virgin Islands, demonstrating rapid airfield seizure capabilities.
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NewsUS sending F-35 fighters to Puerto Rico amid Venezuela tensions
The USA is bolstering its military presence in the Caribbean by deploying 10 Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighters to Puerto Rico, just hours after Venezuelan F-16s conducted a provocative low pass over a US Navy vessel.
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NewsUS Navy awards contracts for carrier-based uncrewed fighter jets
The US Navy has initiated development of carrier-capable uncrewed combat aircraft, awarding preliminary contracts to four manufacturers including Boeing and Anduril Industries.