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German general aviation show Aero postponed to July

German general aviation show Aero in Friedrichshafen has become the latest victim of continuing Covid-19 disruption – although, rather than cancelling outright, organisers have moved the event from April to 14-17 July. German general aviation show Aero in Friedrichshafen has...

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Airborne-Unmanned 01.20.21: Drone Pilot Pleads, Arcturus Acquired, Sony Airpeak

Also: Virgin Orbit Launch Demo 2, Super Bowl LV, Skydio Earns CES Award, Drone Gambling As previously noted, a CA drone pilot was arrested on suspicion of having flown his hobby drone into an LAPD helo. Now, this overtly errant...

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Airborne-Unmanned 01.20.21: Drone Pilot Pleads, Arcturus Acquired, Sony Airpeak

Also: Virgin Orbit Launch Demo 2, Super Bowl LV, Skydio Earns CES Award, Drone Gambling As previously noted, a CA drone pilot was arrested on suspicion of having flown his hobby drone into an LAPD helo. Now, this overtly errant...

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HAI cancels 2021 HAI Heli-Expo

HAI Heli-Expo 2021 has been cancelled. HAI Heli-Expo 2021 has been cancelled. Helicopter Association International (HAI) disclosed the decision on 20 January despite late optimism that its signature event would occur in person despite the raging pandemic. The show had...

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US Marine Corps commits detachment of F-35Bs to HMS Queen Elizabeth

The US Marine Corps has committed a detachment of Lockheed Martin F-35Bs to the Royal Navy’s HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier for its first overseas deployment this year. The US Marine Corps (USMC) has committed a detachment of Lockheed Martin...

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Thyssenkrupp Aerospace secures KAI supply contract

Thyssenkrupp Aerospace has secured a three-year materials supply contract from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). Thyssenkrupp Aerospace has secured a three-year materials supply contract from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). Under the deal, the German company will supply materials for KAI’s military...

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UAE signs up for F-35 in 11th hour of Trump administration: report

Hours before the swearing in of US president Joe Biden, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly signed a deal for 50 Lockheed Martin F-35As and 18 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9B Reaper unmanned air vehicles (UAV). Hours before the...

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US President Biden signs order mandating masks on aircraft

The new US administration of President Joe Biden is requiring face coverings be worn on flights for the next 100 days, in a more rigorous attempt to contain exploding coronavirus case counts across the country. The new US administration of...

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United posts $1.9b Q4 loss ahead of ‘transition year’

United Airlines lost $1.9 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020 but is preparing for a “transition year”, following the devastating effects of the global coronavirus pandemic on the airline’s business and the industry as a whole. United Airlines lost $1.9...

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KLM temporarily suspends 270 flights

Dutch carrier KLM will reportedly suspend 270 flights to the Netherlands after the country’s government imposed new requirements to try to stem the spread of the coronavirus. Dutch carrier KLM will reportedly suspend 270 flights to the Netherlands after the...

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