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USA approves sale of four MQ-9B SkyGuardians to Taiwan

The US State Department has approved the possible sale of four General Atomics MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned air vehicles to Taiwan. The US State Department has approved the possible sale of four General Atomics MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) to...

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Free landfill days available for OKC residential trash customers for ice storm debris

Last week’s ice storms left Oklahoma City residents with a big mess. To help, the Utilities Department is offering free landfill service for customers who receive an Oklahoma City utility bill for trash service. Participating landfills will be open...

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Spirit AeroSystems aims for 10-monthly 737 rate in early 2021

Spirit AeroSystems intends to produce 737 fuselages at a rate of 10 monthly starting in January 2021 – a rate that would allow the company to burn down its inventory of finished fuselages. Spirit AeroSystems intends to produce 737 fuselages at a rate of...

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BAE Systems wins contracts to develop US Army manned-unmanned teaming technologies

The US Army has awarded BAE Systems three contracts to develop technology to help helicopter pilots and weapons systems officers control unmanned air vehicles in combat. The US Army has awarded BAE Systems three contracts to develop technology to help...

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Mexico’s Interjet future unclear amid strike, operational halt and reports of near-bankruptcy

Mexico’s low-cost carrier Interjet is on the verge of collapse after the airline cancelled flights over the weekend and a union representing its workers called for a strike to protest unpaid wages, reports say. Mexico’s low-cost carrier Interjet is on...

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747 exit boosts sustainability effort: British Airways chief

British Airways’ decision to retire its fleet of Boeing 747s will accelerate the airline’s sustainability efforts, according to recently appointed chief executive Sean Doyle.   British Airways’ decision to retire its fleet of Boeing 747s will accelerate the airline’s sustainability efforts, according to...

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​KLM clears path to bailout with union deals

KLM has reached an agreement with the FNV Cabine, FNV Luchtvaart and VNV unions – representing flight attendants, ground personnel and pilots – clearing the Dutch carrier to receive €3.4 billion ($4 billion) in government loans and guarantees. KLM has...

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Spain agrees €475m Air Europa aid package

Spain’s cabinet has agreed a €475 million ($552 million) support package for Air Europa, the first funding delivered under a wider scheme established by the government in July. The funds have been released as part of a €10 billion solvency...

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Spirit AeroSystems reports $156m Q3 loss

Wichita-based aerostructures manufacturer Spirit AeroSystems lost $156 million in the third quarter of 2020 amid tumbling revenue resulting from the dual pressures of the pandemic and Boeing 737 Max grounding. Wichita-based aerostructures manufacturer Spirit AeroSystems lost $156 million in the third...

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Hill Helicopters reveals in-house engine to power HX50 development

UK start-up Hill Helicopters has revealed the in-house engine which will power its developmental HX50 light-single, claiming that the clean-sheet GT50 turboshaft will offer significant benefits over rival powerplants. UK start-up Hill Helicopters has revealed the in-house engine which will...

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