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NewsAzerbaijan’s Silk Way West signs for two Boeing 777-8 Freighters
Azerbaijani cargo carrier Silk Way West Airlines has placed an order for two Boeing 777-8 Freighters and taken options on two more of the type.
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Archer and United plan 2025 launch of air taxi service in New York
Archer Aviation and United Airlines intend to launch their first airport-to-downtown urban air mobility (UAM) route in the New York City metropolitan area from 2025.
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Malaysia Airlines eyes 25 more narrowbodies; does not rule out 737 Max, regional jets
Malaysia Airlines is to kick off airframer discussions for a potential order for 25 more narrowbody aircraft, as the airline awaits delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max in about half a year.
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Embraer hails Chinese approval for E190-E2, with larger E195-E2 to follow
Chinese regulators have certificated the Embraer 190-E2, with the approval process for the larger E195-E2 also under way.
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‘China hasn’t come to the party’: Asia-Pacific recovery stymied despite good prospects
The continued closure of Mainland China has depressed the recovery of traffic demand in the Asia-Pacific – even as borders fully reopen in other parts of the region – with airlines cautiously optimistic about their near-term prospects.
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Average passenger weight unchanged despite obesity trend: EASA
Contrary to expectations, the average weight of passengers has not changed significantly since a previous study conducted nearly 15 years ago. Lufthansa Consulting reached the finding after conducting an extensive survey at six airports on behalf of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. Standard passenger weights are used for aircraft ...
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New Evolito chief helps motor maker lead the charge towards electrification
Electric motor developer Evolito has welcomed back one of the individuals responsible for spearhading its development as an aviation business inside automotive supplier Yasa Motors.
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Skymark set to commit to a dozen Boeing 737 Max jets
Japanese carrier Skymark Airlines has outlined plans to bring in a dozen Boeing 737 Max jets, including four ordered directly from the manufacturer.
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Emirates expects return to full-year profit after strong first half
Emirates Group had returned 73 Airbus A380s to service, along with its entire Boeing 777 fleet, by the end of the first half – a period in which it generated a net profit of Dhs4.2 billion ($1.1 billion). The financial performance contrasts with the Dhs5.7 billion net loss from the ...
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Asia-Pacific airlines back in growth mode: Airbus
Following the travails of the coronavirus pandemic, Asia-Pacific airlines are once again focused on growth, according to Airbus’s Asia-Pacific chief.
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MENA Aerospace partners on new MRO and air freight ventures
The region’s flurry of airline start-ups and burgeoning single-aisle fleet has spurred MENA Aerospace to launch Bahrain’s first maintenance, repair and overhaul business in partnership with US specialist Aviance Global.
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Boeing and lessors back study into potential Irish sustainable fuel facility
Boeing is linking with Irish lessors Avolon and Orix Aviation, to support energy specialists’ examination of potential sustainable fuel production in Ireland. The feasibility collaboration is being led by Dutch-based future fuel firm SkyNRG and local sustainability partner SFS Ireland. They aim to identify opportunities for a commercial-scale sustainable fuel ...
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Bahraini AH-1Z makes show debut, as deliveries gather pace
One of Bahrain’s newly delivered Bell AH-1Z attack helicopters broke cover on the opening day of the Bahrain International Airshow, with the “Zulu” appearing in the static display.
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Cebu Pacific narrows quarterly loss as revenue jumps five-fold
Cebu Pacific trimmed its operating loss for the third quarter on the back of a significant increase in passenger travel revenue, despite it being a “lean season”.
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Aero engines boost returns IHI aerospace unit to profitability
The Aero Engine, Space and Defence business of Japan’s IHI swung to a half-year operating profit, helped by a boost in revenue from its aircraft engines segment.
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Canada Jetlines plans launch of first international flight from Toronto to Las Vegas
Start-up leisure carrier Canada Jetlines plans to roll out its first international route on 19 January with non-stop service from its hub in Toronto to Las Vegas.
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Emirates and Gulf Air firm codeshare plan
Middle Eastern carriers Emirates and Gulf Air are set to launch their codeshare next month after formalising the agreement during the Bahrain air show today.
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Avianca slams Colombian authorities for blocking plan for ‘rescuing’ Viva Air
Avianca has slammed an 8 November decision by Colombia’s civil aviation authority to block its planned tie up with financially struggling low-cost competitor Viva Air.
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Royal Jordanian signs Pratt & Whitney deal for A320neo, E-Jet fleets
Royal Jordanian and Pratt & Whitney have signed propulsion contracts to equip the carrier’s future Airbus A320neo-family and Embraer E-Jet E2 aircraft with geared turbofan engines.
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Vertical spins up VX4 tethered test programme
Vertical Aerospace has now completed 14 tethered test flights of its VX4 prototype following the aircraft’s initial lift-off on 24 September – equating to a sortie once every three days.
