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Boeing to issue nearly $10bn in debt

Boeing is working to issue another $9.8 billion in debt for the purpose of paying off and refinancing other liabilities. Boeing is working to issue another $9.8 billion in debt for the purpose of paying off and refinancing other liabilities....

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Lion reaches agreements with (some of) its lessors

Several lessors to Lion Group airlines have agreed to restructure their leases after months of bilateral negotiations, Cirium understands. Several lessors to Lion Group airlines have agreed to restructure their leases after months of bilateral negotiations, Cirium understands. “We have...

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Bell cargo drone demonstrates autonomous package delivery in residential area

Bell recently demonstrated its Autonomous Pod Transport 70 (APT 70) cargo drone autonomously delivering a package over a 4mi (6.44km) preprogrammed route in north Texas. Bell recently demonstrated its Autonomous Pod Transport 70 (APT 70) cargo drone autonomously delivering a...

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Boeing F-15EX goes vertical in first flight

The first example of the new combat aircraft went vertical in a “Viking” departure manoeuvre shortly after it lifted off from St. Louis Lambert International Airport in Missouri on its first flight. Boeing has flown the US Air Force’s F-15EX...

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Breeze takes delivery of first Embraer 190

Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has delivered the first of 15 Embraer 190 jets to US start-up airline Breeze Airways. Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has delivered the first of 15 Embraer 190 jets to US start-up airline Breeze Airways. The aircraft carries...

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Practical thinking behind striking new livery on DC-10 firefighter

Even aerial firefighting aircraft are worth a make-over, but the revamped livery on the distinctive McDonnell-Douglas DC-10-30 of US operator 10 Tanker serves a practical purpose. The company has shown off a more dynamic colour scheme on aircraft N612AX –...

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US Senate confirms Pete Buttigieg as DOT head

The US Senate has confirmed Pete Buttigieg to lead the Department of Transportation (DOT) in the administration of President Joe Biden by a vote of 86-13. The US Senate has confirmed Pete Buttigieg to lead the Department of Transportation (DOT)...

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SpaceX Starship rocket crashes during test flight

A SpaceX prototype rocket crashed on landing after conducting a test flight. SpaceX’s Starship 9 prototype rocket crashed during a test flight on 2 Febuary. The “SN9” rocket launched at 14:25 local time from the SpaceX facility in southern Texas and...

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Former Boeing CEO’s start-up aims to invest in advanced aerospace technology

A new aerospace company led by former Boeing head Dennis Muilenburg has assembled an experienced management team and aims to advance technologies such as alternative propulsion, automation and manufacturing. A new aerospace company led by former Boeing head Dennis Muilenburg...

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Qantas could launch Project Sunrise flights in 2024

Qantas could introduce ultra-long-haul flights under its delayed Project Sunrise programme as soon as 2024, according to the carrier’s chief executive, Alan Joyce. Qantas could introduce ultra-long-haul flights under its delayed Project Sunrise programme as soon as 2024, according to the...

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