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NewsUS aviation industry seeks 2032 deadline extension for 5G-related altimeter upgrades
The US aviation industry is pressing the Federal Aviation Administration to extend until mid-2032 the deadline for upgrading 58,600 radio altimeters across 41,000 aircraft to withstand interference from 5G cellular signals, citing supply chain constraints and unrealistic production timelines.
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NewsANA eyes further product upgrades amid ‘competitive’ market
All Nippon Airways will explore further cabin product upgrades – including for its medium-haul operations – as it acknowledges a “competitive” market in passenger experience.
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NewsHoneywell Aerospace files with SEC for spin-off, reveals executives’ compensation
Honeywell’s aerospace division has filed with the US Securities & Exchange Commission to become an independent publicly traded company, with the separation expected to complete in the third quarter. The filing reveals details of the post-spin-off leadership team and executive compensation packages.
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NewsEl Al to refurbish all six 777s by first quarter of 2027
Israeli flag-carrier El Al expects to have all six Boeing 777-200ERs in its fleet reconfigured by the end of the first quarter next year. The airline has been refitting the 279-seat twinjets to feature a 313-seat layout and a cabin consistent with that of its Boeing 787s. El Al retired ...
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NewsLATAM 787 upset triggered when flight attendant nudged unsecured seat switch
Chilean investigators have determined that the cap of a rocker switch, which controlled a Boeing 787 captain’s seat, had not been fixed in place with adhesive before the seat shifted and caused an in-flight upset. Both pilots were in their seats as the LATAM 787-9 (CC-BGG) cruised at 41,000ft, en ...
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NewsLufthansa cleared to offer most Allegris seats for booking on 787-9s
German flag-carrier Lufthansa is making available most of the new business-class seats in its Boeing 787-9s, after a certification hold-up was overcome. The airline says “nothing now stands in the way” of approval for 25 of the 28 Allegris business-class seats on the twinjet type. Lufthansa has been flying the ...
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NewsNorwegian has no plans to copy Wizz with ‘premium’ seating option
Scandinavian low-cost carrier Norwegian will not be copying Wizz Air’s recent decision to roll out a ‘premium’ seating option across its network, arguing its product is already better suited to market trends.
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NewsWizz to roll out ‘premium’ seating option across whole network
European low-cost carrier Wizz Air will roll out its ‘WIZZ Class’ premium seating product across its entire network following a trial that saw take-up “exceed expectations”.
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NewsUS FAA finalises 25h CVR mandate with later deadline for smaller aircraft types
US regulators have finalised a requirement for new-build civil aircraft to carry cockpit-voice recorders with 25h duration, although an extended compliance period will be granted to lower-weight models.
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NewsHoneywell Aerospace names leadership team ahead of 2026 spin-off
Honeywell Aerospace has disclosed key appointments to its executive team ahead of the planned separation from parent company Honeywell in the second half of 2026, with Deere’s CFO Josh Jepsen joining as chief financial officer.
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NewsAirbus aims to extend runway-overrun protection to A220 next year
Airbus is aiming to extend runway overrun protection to the A220 next year, as it works to certify a safety system for the twinjet. The airframer has already developed such equipment – which it designates ROPS – for other aircraft in its range. ROPS features overrun warning, prior to touchdown, ...
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NewsFAA explores wireless industry subsidies for radio altimeter upgrades
The Federal Aviation Administration is exploring arrangements under which cellular providers would help finance the $4.5 billion cost of upgrading tens of thousands of radio altimeters to prevent interference from new 5G networks, according to recently released meeting memos.
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NewsEdelweiss unveils more spacious A350 cabin to replace original LATAM interior
Swiss leisure carrier Edelweiss has unveiled the new cabin it will fit on its Airbus A350-900 fleet, replacing the interior originally based on a LATAM configuration. Edelweiss has four A350s, introduced in 2025, and will take another pair by the end of this year. The aircraft – which are replacing ...
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NewsUS government hires RTX and Indra to replace 612 radars as part of ATC overhaul
The Trump administration has awarded contracts to RTX and Indra Group to replace 612 ageing surveillance radars across the US air traffic control network, as part of a $31.5 billion modernisation programme backed by the president following a fatal midair collision in January 2025.
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NewsLOT puts first 737 Max 8 with revamped cabin into service
Polish flag-carrier LOT put its first Boeing 737 Max 8 with a revamped interior into service on 2 January. The cabin was designed by UK specialist agency Tangerine, and the carrier says its colour scheme – deep blue and copper – has been inspired by Poland’s “natural landscapes” including the ...
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NewsEVA Air board approves 787-9 purchase plus 777-300ER leases and upgrades
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air’s board has approved the purchase of four Boeing 787-9s, as well as measures relating to its Boeing 777-300ER fleet. The board approved the 787 transaction on 26 December, valuing the agreement at up to $1.94 billion. EVA Air’s brief statement to the Taiwan stock exchange confirming ...
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NewsKing Air pilots were not incapacitated while Garmin’s Autoland system took over
Pilots of a Beechcraft King Air B200 consciously elected to allow Garmin’s Autoland system to complete their flight after experiencing rapid cabin depressurisation, according to the charter operator involved in the 20 December incident.
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NewsHowmet Aerospace acquires Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing for $1.8bn
The $1.8 billion cash acquisition of California-based precision component supplier Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing by turbofan component specialist Howmet Aerospace is expected to close during first-half 2026.
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NewsAAR broadens engineering portfolio with acquisition of cabin-refit specialist
US-based aviation services company AAR is expanding its engineering capabilities with the acquisition of North Carolina firm Aircraft Reconfig Technologies. Aircraft Reconfig Technologies specialises in refitting and reconfiguring passenger cabins, and counts American Airlines, LATAM, Iberia, Swiss and All Nippon Airways among its customers. Its products include galleys, crew rest, ...
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NewsUS investors acquire Safran in-flight entertainment specialist
US investors have agreed to acquire the in-flight entertainment specialist Safran Passenger Innovations, whose products include the IFE system RAVE. Los Angeles-based Kingswood Capital Management says it has entered a “definitive agreement” to acquire the division from French aerospace firm Safran. The transaction, subject to normal regulatory requirements, is set ...