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ANA consolidates freighter operations at Tokyo Narita

ANA is consolidating its freighter operations at Tokyo Narita to maximise profitability, alongside plans to channel capacity from passenger aircraft operating cargo-only flights to its logistics hub at Naha airport in Okinawa. ANA is consolidating its freighter operations at Tokyo...

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Air Works to provide MRO for India P-8Is, BBJs

Boeing has signed a deal with Indian MRO firm Air Works to support New Delhi’s fleet of P-8I Neptune maritime patrol aircraft, as well as the Indian air force’s VIP transport fleet.  Boeing has signed a deal with Indian MRO...

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Manila plans order for 15 additional S-70is

Manila has confirmed an intention to order 15 additional Sikorsky S-70i utility helicopters, as part of a total requirement for 55 new rotorcraft. Manila has confirmed an intention to order 15 additional Sikorsky S-70i utility helicopters, as part of a...

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SkyWest loses $46mn in Q4 with reduced flight schedules

SkyWest Airlines says it lost $46 million in the fourth quarter of 2020, as reduced flight schedules and lower demand from its mainline airline partners continued to challenge the regional carrier. SkyWest Airlines says it lost $46 million in the...

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Northrop Grumman demos wide-area submarine tracking with MQ-8C

Northrop Grumman demonstrated the ability to conduct wide-area multistate acoustic search for a submarine using its MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter. Northrop Grumman demonstrated the ability to conduct wide-area multistate acoustic search for a submarine using its MQ-8C Fire Scout...

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Lessors raise concerns over Norwegian aircraft returns

Law firms representing Norwegian’s lessors and creditors have raised concerns over the airline’s bid to repudiate 36 aircraft leases under its restructuring process. Law firms representing Norwegian’s lessors and creditors have raised concerns over the airline’s bid to repudiate 36 aircraft leases...

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​Wizz to close Trondheim base

Wizz Air is to close its recently opened Tronheim base as Covid-19 continues to disrupt air travel in Norway. Wizz Air is to close its recently opened Tronheim base as Covid-19 continues to disrupt air travel in Norway. The carrier will consolidate...

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Lufthansa repays KfW loan early after €1.6bn bond issue

Lufthansa Group is to pay back early its loan from financial firm KfW following the German airline company’s issuing of €1.6 billion in bonds. The group says it has placed the bonds in two tranches, with terms of four and...

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Norwegian flew eight aircraft on average in restriction-hit January

Restructuring low-cost carrier Norwegian operated an average of just eight aircraft in January as a result of services curtailed by travel restrictions. Restructuring low-cost carrier Norwegian operated an average of just eight aircraft in January as a result of services...

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EBACE cancelled for second year running

May’s European business aviation expo becomes the latest victim of pandemic uncertainty. The European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) has become the latest industry show to fall victim to the pandemic. In fact, it is the second year running...

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