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PC-24 approved for 10-seat commuter operations

Pilatus has secured European and US certification for a 10-seat “commuter” configuration of its PC-24 super-midsize business jet. Pilatus has secured European and US certification for a 10-seat “commuter” configuration of its PC-24 super-midsize business jet. Documents show that lead...

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Second Iran Air aircraft makes wrong-runway landing at Tabriz

Iranian investigators have indicated that an Airbus A319 crew landed on the wrong runway at Tabriz airport after becoming accustomed to using it on two previous flights. The Iran Air aircraft (EP-IEP) had been inbound to Tabriz from Isfahan on...

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Revenue collapse widens Cebu Pacific third-quarter loss

Cebu Pacific continued its loss-making streak for the third quarter this year, as it widened its operating losses on the back of a steep revenue decline.  For the quarter ended 30 September, the Philippine low-cost carrier and its subsidiaries reported...

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Boeing wins $808m worth of contracts in support of Qatari F-15QA fighters

Boeing has won three foreign military sales contracts from the US Air Force for training services, aircraft support and spare parts for F-15QA fighter aircraft ordered by the Qatari air force. Boeing has won three foreign military sales contracts from...

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Singapore, Hong Kong travel bubble begins 22 November

The air travel bubble between Singapore and Hong Kong — the first such arrangement for both cities — will commence on 22 November, allowing for all forms of travel without having to undergo a 14-day quarantine.  Outlining further details on...

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Boeing secures $9.8 billion contract for Saudi F-15 work

Boeing has secured a contract worth up to $9.8 billion related to modernisation and support work for Saudi Arabia’s F-15 fleet. The Foreign Military Sales contract is expected to be completed by 2025, according to the US Department of Defense...

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Comac delivers first ARJ21 to China Express

China Express Airlines became the country’s seventh operator of the Comac ARJ21 regional aircraft programme, after taking delivery of its first example.  The aircraft, registered B-650P, is the first of at least 50 examples the privately-owned regional carrier will operate....

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Aeroflot chief Saveliev to become Russian transport minister

Long-serving Aeroflot Group chief executive Vitaly Saveliev is set to become Russian transport minister after he was nominated for the role by prime minister Mikhail Mishustin. The transport ministry says that Saveliev will take over, following a Russian presidential decree dated...

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Embraer cuts jobs, restructures and lays out recovery plan as losses mount

Embraer continues restructuring its operation and cutting costs as it aims to return to growth after 2021. Embraer continues restructuring its operation and cutting costs as it aims to return to growth after 2021. As part of those efforts, the...

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USA approves $23bn sale of F-35s, MQ-9Bs and thousands of weapons to UAE

The US State Department has approved the sale of an aircraft and weapons package worth up to $23.37 billion to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), including 50 examples of the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter. The US State...

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