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Airborne 02.16.21: F-15EX Progress, French MoD Buys TBMs, Coulson FireLiners

Also: Lunar Outpost Launch Assignments, SWA Pilot's Union, NATA Schools Washington, Embraer 2020 Deliveries The first F-15EX completed its initial flight in St. Louis Feb. 2. It was announced in August 2020 that the 173rd Fighter Wing will begin transitioning...

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Airborne 02.16.21: F-15EX Progress, French MoD Buys TBMs, Coulson FireLiners

Also: Lunar Outpost Launch Assignments, SWA Pilot's Union, NATA Schools Washington, Embraer 2020 Deliveries The first F-15EX completed its initial flight in St. Louis Feb. 2. It was announced in August 2020 that the 173rd Fighter Wing will begin transitioning...

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S7 Airlines takes delivery of its first 737-800 converted freighter

Russian carrier S7 Airlines has taken delivery of the first of a pair of Boeing 737-800 converted freighters. The aircraft are being leased to the airline by GECAS. Freight division S7 Cargo will take responsibility for commercial management of the...

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A320 veered off runway as late hydraulic failure ‘surprised’ pilots

Pilots of an Airbus A320 were caught out by a hydraulic failure as the aircraft landed at Burgas, their reaction leading the twinjet to veer off the runway and come to rest on rough ground. Operating for Smartwings, the Greek-registered...

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Manila airport renovates runway to boost flight movement capacity

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in the Philippines has completed a runway upgrade to expand aircraft movement capacity by 25%, with the aim to increase this further with additional renovations this year and next. Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in the Philippines...

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Eastar eyes service return following fresh investment: report

Eastar Jet is reportedly eyeing a comeback, with several investors apparently interested in buying the grounded South Korean low-cost carrier. Eastar Jet is reportedly eyeing a comeback, with several investors apparently interested in buying the grounded South Korean low-cost carrier....

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Nok tests leasing market ahead of filing rehab plan

The restructuring of Thai Airways International has dominated headlines in the Kingdom, but a smaller, privately held carrier is also reorganising under the same business rehabilitation protection as the flag carrier. The restructuring of Thai Airways International has dominated headlines...

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ST Engineering aerospace unit sees drop in full-year profit

ST Engineering’s aerospace unit remained in the black for the full year as cost cuts and government assistance offset the full impact of the coronavirus pandemic.   ST Engineering’s aerospace unit remained in the black for the full year as cost...

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Terrafugia to shut down US operations: reports

US-based flying car manufacturer Terrafugia will reportedly shut down US operations after it pulled the plug on local development of its two-seater Transition aircraft. US-based flying car manufacturer Terrafugia will reportedly shut down US operations after it pulled the plug on local development of...

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NATO declares initial operating capability for RQ-4D Phoenix fleet

NATO has declared initial operating capability for its fleet of RQ-4D Phoenix unmanned air vehicles. NATO has declared initial operating capability (IOC) for its fleet of RQ-4D Phoenix unmanned air vehicles (UAV). IOC was declared by NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander...

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