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NewsRussia’s Atran revives An-12 operations while 737s remain in limbo
Russian air cargo operator Atran has re-introduced Antonov An-12 freighter services, after nearly a decade, in response to uncertainty over its Boeing 737 fleet. The airline says an An-12BP, carrying its livery scheme, conducted a 12 September flight from Moscow Zhukovsky to Norilsk with 12t of consumer goods. Atran general ...
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NewsNorthrop begins ground engine tests on B-21
The US Air Force and Northrop Grumman have started engine runs in Palmdale, California as part of the ground-testing programme for the B-21 Raider next-generation stealth bomber.
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NewsMARSS unveils portable interceptor to take out hostile drones
MARSS has launched a scaled-down version of its counter-unmanned air system (CUAS) interceptor, and is also pitching an updated version of its original, larger design to meet potential UK requirements.
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NewsSchiebel Camcopter gains Smith Myers Artemis system
UK technology firm Smith Myers has successfully integrated its Artemis mobile phone detection and communications system onto the Schiebel Camcopter series of rotary-wing unmanned air vehicles (UAVs).
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NewsBAE picks Collins displays for Typhoon cockpit upgrade
Collins Aerospace has been selected by BAE Systems to provide large area cockpit displays as part of a future upgrade for the Eurofighter Typhoon.
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NewsUSAF sets out ambitious Pacific strategy to counter China and other rivals
In the coming years, the US Air Force’s Pacific strategy will rely on agility, technology, and a network of allies to provide deterrence against regional rivals.
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NewsSaudia set to be first carrier operating at new Red Sea resort airport
Saudia is set to become the first operator at the new Red Sea international airport when it opens later this year. The airport lies around 500km north of Jeddah, on the Red Sea coast, is part of an ambitious resort development for the kingdom’s Vision 2030 strategy. Under a newly-signed ...
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NewsDeutsche Aircraft picks France’s Satys for D328eco interior fittings
Deutsche Aircraft has reached an exclusive agreement with France’s Satys Cabin for the design and production of interior fittings on its D328eco turboprop. The D328eco is a 40-seat regional aircraft, a modernised and enhanced version of the Dornier 328. Its manufacturer is intending to achieve first flight in mid-2025. Satys ...
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NewsMBDA, Mitsubishi Electric to work on GCAP weapons integration
MBDA UK, MBDA Italia and Japan’s Mitsubishi Electric have entered a pact for weapons integration on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) between Italy, Japan, and the UK.
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NewsInvestigators probe Virgin Australia 737 in-flight upset
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has opened investigations into an in-flight upset involving a Boeing 737-800 operated by Virgin Australia.
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NewsUSA clears possible sale of 25 F-35As to South Korea
The US government has cleared the possible sale of 25 additional Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters to South Korea, setting the stage for Seoul to make a follow-on order for the low observable type.
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NewsMesa Airlines CFO Zubeck to leave US regional carrier
After working for nearly two years as chief financial officer of US regional carrier Mesa Airlines, Daniel Torque Zubeck is resigning from the company effective 15 September.
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NewsEngine issues and delivery delays could drive up prices and slow carbon-neutral progress: Lufthansa CEO
Trouble with Pratt & Whitney PW1100G turbofans and broader aerospace industry supply chain problems might drive up fares and will delay at least some carriers’ carbon-reduction plans.
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NewsUnited’s bookings remain high as hub strategy pays off: Leskinen
As numerous US airlines revised their third-quarter results estimates due to higher fuel prices and lower-than-expected bookings, United Airlines remains committed to the financial guidance it published in July, touting its hub-and-spoke network as well as its United Next strategy.
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News‘Canary in the coal mine’: Frontier cuts Q3 capacity forecast as bookings sag
Frontier Airlines has cut its capacity forecast for the third quarter based on lower bookings and higher fuel prices, making it the latest North American carrier to lower expectations for the period.
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NewsLockheed Martin flies second KC-130J tanker for German air force
Lockheed Martin has flown the second of three KC-130J tankers ordered for the German air force.
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NewsIAI unveils Rotem Alpha loitering munition for anti-tank strikes
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has used the DSEI show in London to launch its Rotem Alpha loitering munition, with the model optimised for use during anti-tank missions.
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NewsLufthansa leans on A380s to maintain expansion and could keep superjumbos flying into 2030s
Lufthansa expects to continue operating its recommissioned Airbus A380s through the late 2020s or early 2030s due to factors including delayed deliveries of new Boeing 777-9s.
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NewsProteus unmanned helicopter concept makes DSEI debut
Leonardo Helicopters has showcased what it calls a “representative” concept of the Proteus unmanned technology demonstrator it is developing for the Royal Navy.
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News‘Infuriating’: Hawaiian’s CEO blasts Pratt’s PW1100G response as airlines plan to ground more jets
Hawaiian Airlines’ chief executive has taken issue with how RTX and subsidiary Pratt & Whitney (P&W) apparently plan to handle its massive recall of PW1100G geared turbofans (GTFs), which power Hawaiian’s Airbus A321neos.