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Sriwijaya 737-500 ‘slowly’ turned left before entering fatal descent

Components of the crashed Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737-500 including the flight-control computer, autothrottle computer, and autothrottle actuator assembly are undergoing examination, a Indonesian parliamentary commission has heard. The commission held a session on 3 February during which various representatives involved...

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Martin-Baker Mk18 seat offered for Indian F-21 bid

Lockheed Martin will offer the Martin-Baker Mk18 ejection seat as a candidate for the F-21, in an effort to deliver a more competitive proposal for an Indian air force requirement for 114 fighters. If confirmed, the IN18E seat would replace...

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Strong cargo demand helps Singapore Airlines cut Q3 loss

Singapore Airlines Group narrowed its third-quarter operating loss, as stronger cargo performance helped offset any further revenue loss from a pandemic-led collapse in passenger travel demand.  Singapore Airlines Group narrowed its third-quarter operating loss, as a stronger cargo performance helped...

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Korean Air reports $213 million operating profit for 2020

Korean Air has reported a W238.3 billion ($213 million) operating profit in 2020, 17% below 2019 levels, on the back of a strong cargo business and company-wide cost cutting efforts.  Korean Air has reported a W238.3 billion ($213 million) operating profit in...

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MHI’s aerospace unit narrows nine-month loss

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ (MHI) troubled SpaceJet programme cut its losses for the nine months to 31 December 2020, as developmental costs fell amid an ongoing programme freeze.  Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ (MHI) troubled SpaceJet programme narrowed its losses for the nine...

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​China Eastern’s parent to pump in up to $1.67bn via A-share issue

China Eastern Airlines’ controlling shareholder CEA Holding will inject up to CNY10.8 billion ($1.67 billion) into the airline by purchasing nearly 2.5 billion of newly issued A-shares, in a move the Shanghai-based carrier says will provide “strong financial support” for it to develop...

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Martin Baker Mk18 seat selected for Indian F-21 bid

Lockheed Martin will offer the Martin Baker Mk18 Seat for the F-21, in an effort to deliver a more competitive proposal for an Indian Air Force requirement for 114 fighters. The IN18E seat will replace the ACES II Seat from...

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Alliance inks E190 wet-lease partnership with Qantas

Australian regional operator Alliance Airlines has inked a wet lease agreement to provide flexible capacity to the QantasLink network with three of its recently acquired Embraer E190s. Australian regional operator Alliance Airlines has inked a wet lease agreement to provide...

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HAL unveils ambitious air-teaming system centred on Tejas

Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has unveiled a developmental air-teaming system that will incorporate the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft with various unmanned assets. HAL has received the necessary approvals, and funding allocations are being made. The air force and navy are believed...

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New Delhi to Issue RFP for 70 HTT-40s

The Indian air force is expected to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) for 70 Hindustan Turbo Trainer 40 (HTT-40) basic trainers. The Indian air force is expected to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to...

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