Month: February 2021

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NASA’s Mars helicopter ‘Ingenuity’ arrives on the red planet

NASA is preparing to fly the first unmanned robotic rotorcraft on another planet after its latest rover successfully landed on the planet’s surface on 18 February. NASA is preparing to fly the first unmanned robotic rotorcraft on another planet after...

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Brazil drops WTO subsidies suit against Canada, calls for negotiations

Brazil has dropped a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) in which it alleged that Bombardier, when developing the jet now called that A220, received unfair subsidies from Canadian governments. Brazil has dropped a complaint with the World Trade...

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Surf Air Mobility acquires Ampaire

Shared private aviation company Surf Air Mobility is acquiring electric aviation firm Ampaire, calling the latter’s hybrid-electric powertrain technology a “critical component” of Surf Air’s plan to expand in environmentally-friendly regional transportation. Shared private aviation company Surf Air Mobility is...

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US Air Force retires first B-1B bomber

In all, the service plans to retire 17 B-1B supersonic bombers to free maintenance funds and labour for the 45 examples of the aircraft that will remain in the fleet. The reduced fleet should also free up funds for buying...

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Universal Hydrogen lands former Airbus chief as advisor, secures funding

Alternative fuel developer Universal Hydrogen has formed an advisory panel composed of former top-level Airbus executives, including former chief executive Tom Enders and former chief commercial officer (CCO) John Leahy. Alternative fuel developer Universal Hydrogen has formed an advisory panel...

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American and JetBlue unveil first phase of collaboration

American Airlines and JetBlue Airways have unveiled new routes as they begin to consummate their strategic partnership. American Airlines and JetBlue Airways have unveiled new routes as they begin to consummate their strategic partnership. The carriers are introducing 33 new...

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Lufthansa targets more ‘needs-based’ pilot-training model

Lufthansa is restructuring its in-house flight school programme to facilitate a “more needs-based” pilot supply for the group’s different operators. Lufthansa is restructuring its in-house flight school programme to facilitate a “more needs-based” pilot supply for the group’s different operators. The airline...

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Air Cote d’Ivoire receives first A320neo

African carrier Air Cote d’Ivoire has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo. African carrier Air Cote d’Ivoire has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo. Powered by CFM International Leap-1A engines, the twinjet has been configured with 16 business and 132...

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FAA to Implement Las Vegas Metroplex Project

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will implement the Las Vegas Metroplex projecton Feb. 25, 2021. The comprehensive project will use satellite navigation to move air traffic more safely and efficiently through the area. New routes forMcCarran International Airport, Henderson Executive...

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Qatar pitches touchless IFE initiative to allay post-Covid travel concerns

Qatar Airways is highlighting its steps towards offering full touchless in-flight technology onboard its aircraft in a further sign of how airlines are adapting their product and marketing in light of customer sensitivities to flying in the post-pandemic environment. Qatar...

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