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Supplier selection adds fresh charge to Faradair’s BEHA hybrid programme

UK start-up Faradair Aerospace will shortly begin a two-year engineering effort as it works to integrate a newly selected propulsion system into the first prototype of its BEHA hybrid-electric aircraft. UK start-up Faradair Aerospace will shortly begin a two-year engineering...

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Hard-hit Latin American airlines set for an uneven recovery

Latin American airlines’ climb out of the coronavirus-driven downturn will likely be bumpier than their peers on other continents. Economic instability coupled with widely divergent travel restrictions, newly imposed taxes and a lack of government financial aid will make for...

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Why wider airline consolidation may have to wait

IAG has reportedly agreed fresh terms to acquire Spanish carrier Air Europa, but further deal activity across the industry may be delayed by the crisis. IAG has reportedly agreed fresh terms to acquire Spanish carrier Air Europa, but the expected wider...

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In pictures: The airline industry’s crisis year

A year that began with plenty of reasons for optimism about the industry’s prospects quickly turned into 12 months of unprecedented challenges, dominated by the Covid-19 pandemic 2020 year in review  

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What will the Biden administration’s defence budget look like?

After several fat years under the administration of President Donald Trump, the US Department of Defense budget is likely to be trimmed down under President Joe Biden. Although, the difference between the two administrations is not likely to be huge....

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (12.15.20): Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)

Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) A primary FAA publication whose purpose is to instruct airmen about operating in the National Airspace System of the U.S. It provides basic flight information, ATC Procedures and general instructional information concerning health, medical facts, factors...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (12.15.20)

Aero Linx: Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance Welcome to AWAM!! We provide tools for the aviation maintenance community to thrive by staying engaged and connected. Our website is now interactive for our Corporate, Educational and Individual members. Benefits include...

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Airborne-Unmanned 12.16.20: NAVY’s New AVOs, Hydrogen Fuel-Cell, 500 Drone Saves

Also: Ampaire Test, FLIR Acquires Altavian, AMA Works With Congress, New Drone Advocacy Group The Navy announced a new warrant officer specialty designator whose job will be to operate carrier-based MQ-25 Stingray unmanned aerial vehicles, which are expected to start...

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Aeroflot approves transfer of over 40 Superjets to Rossiya

Aeroflot has approved plans to transfer over 40 Sukhoi Superjet 100s from its fleet to sister carrier Rossiya, as part of a restructuring of its short-haul network operations. Over the course of December this year to August 2021 it intends...

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Alliance Aviation signs for another 16 E190s

Alliance Aviation has signed for 16 Embraer 190 aircraft and one spare GE Aviation CF34 engine from US-based Jetran LLC in a A$85 million ($65 million) deal, marking the completion of its short-term fleet expansion plans.  Alliance Aviation has signed...

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