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NewsSikorsky-Boeing SB-1 Defiant lifts 2,400kg as flight testing continues
The Sikorsky-Boeing SB-1 Defiant rotorcraft demonstrated the ability to lift a 2,400kg (5,300lb) sling load in a recent test flight.
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WebinarReconnecting Europe in a post-Covid world
While traffic has begun to recover in Europe, continuing travel restrictions and concern over the Delta variant appear to have dashed hopes of a spectacular summer rebound for the sector. Our panel of senior industry executives debate how government policies, changing consumer and business habits, and the devastation caused to aviation over the past 16 months could reshape the way we fly within Europe in the medium and longer term.
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NewsUS Navy’s unmanned MQ-25 demos air-to-air refuelling of F/A-18 Super Hornet for first time
The US Navy’s Boeing MQ-25 Stingray unmanned air vehicle has demonstrated in-flight refuelling of an F/A-18F Super Hornet for the first time.
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WebinarHow can airlines reconnect North America?
A year ago as the pandemic tore around the world, it was anyone’s guess when North American airlines would bounce back. At the beginning of a cataclysmic global crisis, passenger carriers cut routes, retired aircraft and shed staff. Now, optimism has returned, with major airlines reporting promising first quarter results, and sharply higher demand as Americans get back in the air. Majors are offering more point-to-point routes and looking to alliance partners to help support their growth, while smaller carriers scramble to grab more market share while US travellers have money to spend. Two new low-cost entrants - Avelo Airlines and Breeze Airways - are set to shake up the US market, while two others – Sun Country and Frontier Airlines – recently launched successful IPOs.
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WebinarReshaping Asia-Pac air network post-Covid
The pandemic has had a devastating impact on air transport networks in Asia-Pacific, both regional and long-haul. As vaccine programmes roll-out and passengers return to the skies, what will the new landscape look like? Will short-haul be the quickest to return? What is the future of low-cost and business travel? How can intercontinental hub carriers rebuild? Hear from our expert panel representing airlines, airports and the wider industry.
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InterviewSteven Udvar-Hazy on the pandemic, environment and airline market recovery
In an exclusive video interview with FlightGlobal, Air Lease executive chairman Steven Udvar-Hazy gives his insight on how the pandemic and environmental pressures are changing the airline industry, when the market might return to some kind of normality and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Airbus and Boeing in future aircraft development.
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NewsEmbraer concludes in-flight refuelling qualification between two KC-390 Millennium transports
Embraer successfully concluded in-flight refuelling qualification between two KC-390 Millennium transports for the Brazilian air force.
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NewsSikorsky tests UH-60 Black Hawk flying autonomously under pilot supervision
Sikorsky and DARPA recently conducted an autonomous flight of a UH-60 Black Hawk under on-board piloted supervision.
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WebinarSustainable fuel: a greener future for aviation?
We have been talking about it for a decade or more, but price and availability remain barriers for a sustainable aviation fuel breakthrough. What will it take for SAF to become mainstream. Our expert panel debates the key challenges for airlines, fuel companies, airports, engine manufacturers and regulators in transforming SAF from novelty to necessity. And what of the fuel itself? Is it as green as it is painted? Is it the best means to wean the industry from its carbon dependency?
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NewsJoby Aviation reveals plan to go public, showcases eVTOL in flight
Joby Aviation, a Silicon Valley-headquartered air taxi company, will merge with Reinvent Technology Partners with the eventual goal of taking the startup public as it shows off its five-seat aircraft in flight and introduces a new chief financial officer.
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NewsBell cargo drone demonstrates autonomous package delivery in residential area
Bell recently demonstrated its Autonomous Pod Transport 70 (APT 70) cargo drone autonomously delivering a package over a 4mi (6.44km) preprogrammed route in north Texas.
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WebinarSustainability: Are we ready to embrace disruptive propulsion?
Recent years have seen a flurry of initiatives to develop alternative power sources for aviation, from batteries to hydrogen. However, how realistic is a technological breakthrough that will herald a future generation of engines that do not use carbon-based fuel? Some believe a propulsion revolution is possible as soon as the next decade; others that evolution of current jet turbine technology is the most likely solution to cutting the industry’s carbon footprint. Our panel of experts will debate the likely course forward.
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WebinarCrisis in the cockpit: how the pandemic has impacted pilots
Covid-19 has had a devastating effect on flight crew, with tens of thousands around the world laid off or furloughed and facing the most uncertain of futures. Together with GOOSE Recruitment, we have surveyed more than 2,500 of them, from newly-qualified officers to veteran captains, and in this webinar we discuss the results and implications for the industry.
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Webinar2021 forecast: what shape will recovery take for aviation?
The worst year in modern commercial aviation is ending with positive news – the prospect of a Covid-19 vaccine being imminently available. Coupled with advances in rapid testing for air passengers and the growth of bilateral travel bubbles, are things about to improve? However, with cash-starved airlines on the brink, and an aerospace supply chain in crisis, the pain and uncertainty is sure to continue well into 2021.
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NewsDelta wins Decade of Airline Excellence Award for North America region
Recipient of the Decade of Airline Excellence Award for the North America region, sponsored by Pratt & Whitney, and the overall winner.
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NewsRyanair wins Decade of Airline Excellence Award for Europe region
Recipient of the Decade of Airline Excellence Award for the Europe region, sponsored by Cirium.
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NewsCopa wins Decade of Airline Excellence Award for Latin America region
Recipient of the Decade of Airline Excellence Award for the Latin America region, sponsored by Embraer.
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NewsEmirates wins Decade of Airline Excellence Award for Middle East region
Recipient of the Decade of Airline Excellence Award for the Middle East region, sponsored by Collins Aerospace.
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NewsANA wins Decade of Airline Excellence Award for Asia-Pacific region
Recipient of the Decade of Airline Excellence Award for the Asia-Pacific region, sponsored by Shannon Engine Support.
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NewsEthiopian Airlines wins Decade of Airline Excellence Award for Africa region
Recipient of the Decade of Airline Excellence Award for the Africa region, sponsored by Eways Aviation.