All United States articles – Page 20
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NewsToyota plans $500m of investments to boost certification of Joby’s aircraft
Toyota Motor Corporation is planning to invest in two phases a total of $500 million into Joby Aviation as the start-up pushes to certificate and commercialise its electric air taxi as soon as next year.
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NewsUS Army’s Pacific combat troops already training on FLRAA tiltrotor
Infantry and aviation soldiers from the Hawaii-based 25th Infantry Division are drilling on a mock-up of Bell’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft tiltrotor to help test cabin design and ergonomics for the aircraft, whose primary role will be ferrying assault troops into battle.
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NewsSouthwest to explore selling old and new 737s to create cash flow
Southwest is considering selling some of its older Boeing 737-800s and newer 737 Max jets, in addition to executing aircraft sale-leaseback deals, to boost its weakened financial position.
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In depthCould the US Air Force restore electronic attack fighter capability?
The US Air Force has not operated a dedicated offensive electronic-attack fighter since 1998 when the service retired its EF-111 Ravens, but service leaders now appear to be embracing electronic warfare as a central aspect of modern air combat operations.
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NewsElliott’s criticism of Southwest’s overhaul plan ‘inane’: CEO Bob Jordan
Southwest Airlines chief executive Bob Jordan blasted minority shareholder Elliott Investment Management’s latest criticisms as “inane” during Southwest’s 26 September investor day in Dallas.
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NewsGlobalX takes delivery of 18th A320-family aircraft
Charter carrier Global Crossing Airlines has taken delivery of its 18th Airbus aircraft, an 150-seat A320 it is leasing from Dubai-based DAE Capital.
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In depthDozens of jets returning from desert exile as pilot attrition eases across US regional industry
Dozens of regional jets that have been sitting in the Arizona desert are returning to commercial service as regional carriers take advantage of a temporary reprieve in pilot attrition.
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In depthHoneywell targets 2027 for delivering F-35 power and thermal upgrade
The Pentagon has not decided how to address the long-term need for more power and cooling capacity aboard the advanced Lockheed Martin fighter jet, but the manufacturer of the current Power and Thermal Management System aims to have an upgrade ready around the time Pratt & Whitney starts rolling out an engine upgrade.
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NewsBoeing defence chief Ted Colbert departs company
Ted Colbert, chief executive of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, is leaving the aerospace manufacturer in what could be the first sign of a major senior leadership overhaul under new CEO Kelly Ortberg.
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NewsFlight of the Phenix: Start-up completes first phase of flight tests with Ultra 2XL rotorcraft
Uncrewed rotorcraft developer Phenix Solutions has completed a flight-test programme with a full-size prototype of its Ultra 2XL heavy-lift aircraft.
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NewsJetBlue to introduce first airport lounges in New York and Boston amid strategic revamp
JetBlue Airways is planning to open its first-ever airport lounges in New York and Boston as part of its plan to attract more business travellers.
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NewsUS regional carrier CommuteAir scales up ambitions with E170 charter service
CommuteAir believes that the recent introduction of a single Embraer E170 to its fleet will help fill a gap in the “70-seat charter market”.
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NewsHawaiian CEO Ingram to step down as ‘interim leadership’ takes over Alaska combination process
With Alaska Airlines’ acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines on the verge of approval by US aviation regulators, Hawaiian will be guided through the combination process by an “interim leadership team”.
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NewsAlaska could close Hawaiian purchase on 18 September following DOT approval
Alaska and Hawaiian expect to complete the transaction “in the coming days”, Alaska said on 17 September.
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NewsPentagon signs largest-ever order for Raytheon AMRAAM missiles
The $1.19 billion contract with Raytheon covers production Lot 38 of the venerable air-to-air missile and will see the munitions delivered to Japan, Ukraine and multiple NATO member states.
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NewsDelta A350’s wing shears tail from regional subsidiary’s CRJ900 in ground collision
An MHIRJ CRJ900 regional jet was severely damaged from a 10 September ground collision with a Delta Air Lines’ Airbus A350 while both jets were on the taxiway at Hartsfield-Jackson International airport.
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NewsBoeing 737 deliveries to China reach highest monthly rate since 2019
Boeing in August delivered its highest monthly total of 737 Max jets to China since the Covid-19 pandemic overturned the airline industry.
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NewsCessna twinjet failed to gain altitude before striking power lines and restaurant: NTSB
A Cessna 550 Citation II that was destroyed in a fatal accident last month failed to gain more than 10ft of altitude before striking power lines and a restaurant near a Texas airfield.
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NewsNorthrop releases first flight video of Scaled Composites Model 437 low-cost jet
US defence manufacturer Northrop Grumman says subsidiary Scaled Composites has successfully flown a low-cost, single-engined piloted jet called the Model 437 Vanguard.
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NewsAllegiant’s chief marketing officer Scott DeAngelo resigns
Allegiant Travel Company, parent of ultra-low-cost carrier Allegiant Air, has disclosed the resignation of chief marketing officer Scott DeAngelo, effective 30 September.