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Sikorsky-Boeing unveil Defiant X for US Army’s FLRAA programme

A Sikorsky-Boeing team has unveiled Defiant X, its design proposal for the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) programme. A Sikorsky-Boeing team has unveiled Defiant X, its design proposal for the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft...

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The intricacies of managing aircraft storage

The continued high proportion of parked aircraft as a result of the global pandemic creates a range of issues for airlines and maintenance providers to ensure these aircraft remain airworthy and ready for a return to service. “We are doing...

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Quarantine moves prompt Cathay to flag higher cash burn and capacity cuts

Cathay Pacific Group expects monthly cash burn to increase by around HK$300-400 million ($38.7-51.6 million), following the Hong Kong government’s decision to impose mandatory quarantine measures on all flight crew entering the city for more than two hours. Cathay Pacific...

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No rush to pick up A320 production: Avolon chief

Airbus should consider holding monthly A320-family production output at 40 aircraft rather than increasing its throughout this year, lessor Avolon’s chief executive opines. Airbus should consider holding monthly A320-family production output at 40 aircraft rather than increasing its throughout this...

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KLM maintains long-haul flights after testing protocols agreed

KLM has reached agreement with Dutch health authorities on protocols for its crews traveling from states not on the Netherlands’ list of safe countries, a move enabling it to continue long-haul operations. KLM has reached agreement with Dutch health authorities...

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Control of leisure carrier Israir finally handed to new owner BGI

Israeli leisure carrier Israir’s trustee has disclosed that the sale of the airline to new owners BGI Investments has been completed, after a long competitive bidding process. The trustee has informed a Tel Aviv court that, following approval of the...

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Shutdown of good engine caused USAF E-11A crash

A US Air Force (USAF) crew shut down their only good engine prior to the fatal crash of a Bombardier E-11A communications aircraft in Afghanistan’s Ghazni province. A US Air Force (USAF) crew shut down their only good engine prior...

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Stage set for battle royale among Australia’s domestic carriers

With international borders likely to be shut for most of the year, Australia’s airlines are focusing their energies on capturing domestic market share. This year, new entrant Rex enters the domestic trunk network, while a rebooted Virgin Australia takes flight...

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AeroTec selling Caravan used for all-electric project

Aircraft certification specialist AeroTec is selling the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan that it and partner Magnix flew with an all-electric propulsion system in May 2020. Aircraft certification specialist AeroTec is selling the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan that it and partner...

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ATR 72 damaged after distracted crew lined up with runway edge lights

German investigators have determined that the crew of an ATR 72-200 freighter were distracted while turning for take-off from Cologne, and inadvertently lined up with the left-hand runway edge lights. As the ATR accelerated along the runway it struck several...

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