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Lilium plans US listing as it eyes commercial operations in 2024

Electric air taxi start-up Lilium plans to list in the USA in a reverse merger aimed at providing funds to launch commercial operations in 2024 with a new seven-seater jet. Electric air taxi start-up Lilium plans to list in the...

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Airborne 03.29.21: Flight Design F2, V-22 Record, Cessna Skycourier Update

Also: National Air and Space Museum, NAV Canada Taking Flak, CBP Rescue, Gulfstream Milestone Flight Design USA has selected Professional Instrument Courses (PIC) to assist in developing a simulator training course for the upcoming certified version of the new Flight...

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Leonardo promotes AW149 credentials as UK Puma replacement

Leonardo Helicopters’ UK boss has outlined why he believes the AW149 is the natural replacement for the Royal Air Force’s Airbus Helicopters Puma HC2 transports. Leonardo Helicopters’ AW149 represents the best solution for replacing the Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) Airbus...

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American to reactivate ‘most’ aircraft in Q2 amid rising demand

American Airlines will operate the majority of its fleet in the second quarter, in response to stronger-than-anticipated demand for domestic and short-haul air travel. American Airlines will operate the majority of its fleet in the second quarter, in response to stronger-than-anticipated demand...

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Airbus explores cryogenic superconducting powertrain for electric thrust

Airbus has embarked on a programme to build a powertrain demonstrator showing the potential of cryogenically-cooled superconducting materials to reduce weight and improve the efficiency of power conversion for electric propulsion. Electric propulsion prospects have focused on light and regional...

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Cebu Pacific swings to massive operating loss in 2020

Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific Air swung to an operating loss of Ps20.8 billion ($428 million) for 2020 amid the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific Air swung to an operating loss of Ps20.8 billion ($428...

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Saab flies 3D-printed battlefield repair part on Gripen fighter

Saab has successfully test-flown a 3D-printed replacement fuselage part on a Gripen D. Saab has successfully test-flown a 3D-printed replacement fuselage part on a Gripen D, demonstrating the technique’s potential application in temporarily repairing battlefield damage incurred while the fighter...

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Japanese coast guard orders two additional H225s

The Japan Coast Guard has ordered two additional H225s, to be used for search and rescue (SAR) and other missions. The Japan Coast Guard has ordered two additional H225s, to be used for search and rescue (SAR) and other missions....

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Korean Air floats 2024 for finalisation of Asiana acquisition

Korean Air estimates that “all aspects” of its acquisition of Asiana Airlines will be finalised by 2024, as the flag carrier has “readjusted” its timeline for international regulatory approvals.   Korean Air estimates that “all aspects” of its acquisition of Asiana...

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AirAsia ups 2021 fleet plan as it eyes vaccine rollouts

The AirAsia Group has revised its fleet plan for 2021 upwards, expecting to operate 231 aircraft by December 2021, compared to its previous forecast of 221. The AirAsia Group has revised its fleet plan for 2021 upwards, expecting to operate 231 aircraft...

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