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Mesa plans joint venture to fly CRJ900s in Europe

Mesa Air Group on 2 March announced a conditional agreement with London-based Gramercy Associates to launch a joint venture to operate Mesa’s Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft on passenger or cargo routes in Europe by the end of 2021. Mesa Air Group on 2 March...

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Canadian airlines lost 23% of international market share: WestJet chief

Airlines in Canada during the coronavirus pandemic have lost 23% of their market share on international routes to competitors in Europe and the USA whose governments have provided sector-specific relief funds, WestJet chief executive Ed Sims said during an online discussion hosted...

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Airbus explores potential of composite bulkhead built for Ariane launch vehicle

Space launcher technology has been adapted for potential use in future Airbus single-aisle aircraft, with testing of a composite bulkhead developed for the European Space Agency’s Ariane 5 and Ariane 6 vehicles. The design modification centres not on the main...

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Fleet, staff cuts loom at struggling Thai Airways

Embattled Thai Airways has outlined ambitious plans for a post-restructuring future, including simplifying its fleet structure and cutting the number of staff. Embattled Thai Airways has outlined ambitious plans for a post-restructuring future, including simplifying its fleet structure and cutting...

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Meggitt to begin supplying ‘cockpit indicators’ for 737 Max

British aerospace company Meggitt will soon begin supplying unspecified cockpit indicators for Boeing’s 737 Max, taking that work from another unnamed supplier for reasons the companies have not disclosed. British aerospace company Meggitt will soon begin supplying unspecified cockpit indicators...

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Breeze plans summer launch of flights and ‘super app’: Neeleman

Breeze Airways’ co-founder and chief executive David Neeleman expects his new Salt Lake City-based low-cost airline will be operating flights before this summer, in the process acclimating travellers to an app-centred customer experience. Breeze Airways’ co-founder and chief executive David Neeleman...

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FAA to begin testing drone detect-and-avoid systems this year.

Before the end of 2021, the Federal Aviation Administration will begin testing technologies aimed at preventing manned aircraft from colliding with drones. Before the end of 2021, the Federal Aviation Administration will begin testing technologies aimed at preventing manned aircraft...

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Macquarie AirFinance orders four AEI 737-800 converted freighters

Aircraft conversion shop Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has landed an order from lessor Macquarie AirFinance to convert four passenger-configured Boeing 737-800s into 737-800SF converted freighters. Aircraft conversion shop Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has landed an order from lessor Macquarie AirFinance to convert four passenger-configured Boeing 737-800s into...

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US Army pleased with four UAV demonstrators vying to replace RQ-7 Shadow

US Army soldiers testing four Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) demonstrators at a “Rodeo” test event at Fort Benning, Georgia are pleased with initial results. US Army soldiers testing four Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) demonstrators at a “Rodeo”...

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FAA Selects Five Airports to Test and Evaluate Unmanned Aircraft Detection and Mitigation Systems

Airports will evaluate technologies and systems that could detect and mitigate safety risks posed by unmanned aircraft.

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