Month: February 2021

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Cathay’s January passenger load factor sinks to dismal 13.3%

Cathay Pacific reported its lowest ever passenger load factor in January, with passenger numbers for the month plunging to six-month lows, as it confronts an “extremely challenging” start to 2021.  Cathay Pacific reported its lowest ever passenger load factor in...

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FAA orders inspection of 222 Boeing 787s

The US Federal Aviation Administration will publish an airworthiness directive on 19 February ordering the inspection of cargo compartments on Boeing 787 type aircraft, adding to the list of safety and maintenance complications for the aircraft. The FAA estimates that...

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​Cebu Pacific finalises $260 million local-currency rights issue

Cebu Pacific has finalised details of its planned Ps12.5 billion ($258 million) rights offering, aimed at providing the Philippine low-cost carrier with funds to repay debts – including those owed to lessors – and ensuring it has sufficient funds to refund passengers....

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USAF rethinks future fleet, ponders clean-sheet 4.5 generation fighter

The US Air Force is studying a future fighter fleet that might include new Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters or possibly a clean-sheet 4.5 generation fighter. The US Air Force is studying a future fighter fleet that might include new Lockheed...

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Aeromexico sees ‘encouraging signs’ for 2021

Despite significant 2020 losses and an ongoing bankruptcy proceeding, Grupo Aeromexico, the parent of Aeromexico, sees “encouraging signs of recovery”. Despite significant 2020 losses and an ongoing bankruptcy proceeding, Grupo Aeromexico, the parent of Aeromexico, sees “encouraging signs of recovery”. In the...

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To stay ahead of threats, Sikorsky aims for rolling updates to HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter

After the original US Air Force requirements for the HH-60W Jolly Green II were overtaken by new threats within less than a decade – even before the first example of the rotorcraft was delivered – manufacturer Sikorsky is aiming to...

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Two Boeing board members to step down in latest shake up

Two Boeing board members to step down in latest shake up Two Boeing board members will step down when their terms expire, bringing further change to a Boeing leadership team that has undergone substantial shift since the 737 Max grounding....

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De Havilland to halt Dash 8 production, exit Downsview assembly site

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada will temporarily stop producing Dash 8s and begin vacating its Downsview Toronto production site in the second half of 2021. De Havilland Aircraft of Canada will temporarily stop producing Dash 8s and begin vacating its Downsview Toronto...

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Uzbek start-up Qanot Sharq signs for A320s

Uzbek start-up carrier Qanot Sharq Airlines is taking a pair of Airbus A320s for its initial fleet, acquired from US lessor Air Lease. Qanot Sharq is based in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. At the MAKS Moscow air show in...

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Etihad and Gulf Air agree deeper commercial relationship

Etihad Airways and Gulf Air have signed a commercial agreement to “deepen their partnership” in several areas. Etihad Airways and Gulf Air have signed a commercial agreement to “deepen their partnership” in several areas. The two carriers have been working...

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