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Aircraft designs must better account for pilot responses: US law

The Federal Aviation Administration will soon require aircraft manufacturers to fully consider how various cockpit warnings might affect the ability of pilots to properly respond to failures. The Federal Aviation Administration will soon require aircraft manufacturers to fully consider how...

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EC clears Germany to provide TUI with up to €1.25 billion

Germany’s plan to contribute up to €1.25 billion ($1.53 billion) to TUI’s recapitalisation has been approved by the European Commission, which says the Hannover-headquartered group is facing “a risk of default and insolvency”. The state recapitalisation includes a €420 million...

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Think tank observes progress with Chinese C4ISR systems

The China Aerospace Studies Institute (CASI) notes dramatic improvements in Beijing’s ability to perform airborne C4ISR - Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance. The China Aerospace Studies Institute (CASI) notes dramatic improvements in Beijing’s ability to perform airborne...

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T’way to acquire A330s for long-haul expansion

Korean low-cost carrier T’way Air has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire Airbus A330-300s, as it looks to tap into the medium- to long-haul market. Korean low-cost carrier T’way Air has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire Airbus...

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Sichuan Airlines picks Honeywell APU for A320 fleet

Sichuan Airlines has signed a five-year agreement with Honeywell for APUs on its Airbus A320 fleet. Sichuan Airlines has signed a five-year agreement with Honeywell for APUs on its Airbus A320 fleet. The deal will cover the outfitting of 93...

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New law targets FAA’s self-certification system, takes aim at 737 Max lessons

The US government has ordered an “expert review” of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) programme, while also setting aside $81 million to help the FAA hire more technical staffers. The US government has ordered an “expert review”...

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Asiana appoints new chief in ‘significant’ reshuffle ahead of acquisition

Asiana Airlines has reshuffled its senior leadership team in a move to “revitalise” the carrier, which will see a new chief executive appointed and seven positions cut. Asiana Airlines has reshuffled its senior leadership team in a move to “revitalise”...

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IAI secures avionics upgrade work for three ROKAF types

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has won avionics upgrade tenders for three separate aircraft types operated by the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF). Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has won avionics upgrade tenders for three separate aircraft types operated by the...

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Delta sells seven Boeing 767-300ERs to Amazon Air

Amazon Air has purchased seven Boeing 767-300ERs from Delta Air Lines, growing its fleet as the shortage of cargo capacity during the coronavirus pandemic increases opportunities to generate revenue from air freight. Amazon Air has purchased seven Boeing 767-300ERs from Delta Air Lines, growing...

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IATA blasts Canada’s new testing rule for inbound air passengers

Airlines trade group IATA has blasted the government of Canada after it imposed new travel restrictions on inbound air passengers beginning later this week. Airlines trade group IATA has blasted the government of Canada after it imposed new travel restrictions...

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