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B-1B pylon work sets stage for hypersonic weapons carriage

A Boeing B-1B has performed a captive carry test that could pave the way for the swing-wing type to carry hypersonic missiles externally. A Boeing B-1B has performed a captive carry test that could pave the way for the swing-wing...

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Government risk perceptions a hurdle to air travel bubbles: IATA

Governments’ perception of coronavirus transmission risk is slowing the effort to create more air travel bubbles in the Asia-Pacific. Governments’ perception of coronavirus transmission risk is slowing the effort to create more air travel bubbles in the Asia-Pacific. Whereas airlines...

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MQ-9 set to explore artificial intelligence in UAVs

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has landed a $93.3 million contract related to artificial intelligence (AI) in unmanned aircraft. The contract was awarded by the US Department of Defense’s Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC), and is aimed at enhancing the autonomous...

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​CMV-22B Osprey in maiden flight to an aircraft carrier

The US Navy (USN) has conducted the first landing and refuelling of a Boeing CMV-22B Osprey aboard an aircraft carrier. The US Navy (USN) has conducted the first landing and refuelling of a Boeing CMV-22B Osprey aboard an aircraft carrier....

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Israir sale trustee expresses concerns over Fortissimo bid

Israeli leisure carrier Israir’s trustee has expressed several concerns to the latest bidder for the airline, investment fund Fortissimo Capital, over its acquisition proposal. Fortissimo emerged as a bidder on 24 November but the airline’s trustee has sought an urgent...

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Brazil lifts Boeing 737 Max grounding

Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency ANAC has cleared the Boeing 737 Max aircraft to return to revenue service in that country following a 20-month grounding. Brazil’s civil aviation agency ANAC has cleared the Boeing 737 Max aircraft to return to...

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Delta pilots agree to pay cuts to avoid furloughs through 2021

Pilots at Delta Air Lines have agreed to cost-cutting measures that will prevent involuntary furloughs of cockpit crew through the end of 2021. Pilots at Delta Air Lines have agreed to cost-cutting measures that will prevent involuntary furloughs of cockpit...

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Airlines grapple with training and maintenance restart challenge

IATA’s safety chief identifies maintenance as the biggest challenge airlines face on moving to a full restart of operations after the pandemic, in part because uncertainty on when this might happen makes it harder to plan for. IATA’s safety chief...

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Cargo capacity on passenger jets key for vaccine rollout: IATA

Cargo capacity in the bellies of passenger aircraft will be necessary for the efficient distribution of Covid-19 vaccines, according to IATA. Cargo capacity in the bellies of passenger aircraft will be necessary for the efficient distribution of Covid-19 vaccines, according...

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Covid impact sees China shoot up global airline connectivity ranking

The latest air connectivity ranking from IATA shows how China’s large domestic airline market – and the country’s apparent success in controlling the spread of Covid-19 – has boosted its fortunes versus other markets. The latest air connectivity ranking from IATA shows how...

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