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​Airlines slashed cash burn in fourth quarter: IATA

Carriers minimised their losses in the last quarter of 2020 through dramatic cuts to fixed costs, according to research from IATA. Carriers minimised their losses in the last quarter of 2020 through dramatic cuts to fixed costs, according to research...

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Saudia eyes 70-jet acquisition including 777s and A321s: Saudi outlet

Saudi Arabian flag-carrier Saudia is intending to acquire up to 70 aircraft including long-haul Boeing and single-aisle Airbus jets, according to local financial publication Maaal. The Saudi outlet, citing its own sources, claims Saudia is looking to purchase Boeing 777s...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.27.21)

“This is a great day for Skyborne as we expand our global training footprint. Skyborne Airline Academy Vero Beach will deliver a unique value proposition to the US pilot training market, and we’ll soon share further information on our plans...

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Airborne 02.26.21: PAL-V Milestone, Air Race E, EAA Air Academy

Also: Howard 250 Joins LSFM, SmartSky Raises Bucks, Hydrogen Powered Propulsion System Getting a flying car to the market is hard but PAL-V notes latest milestone. Following their obtaining on-the-road operating permissions for Europe, PAL-V is now reportedly also the...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (02.27.21)

Aero Linx: Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association The purpose of the Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association is to: 1) Promote seaplane flying and safety programs pertaining to seaplane operationthroughout the State of Minnesota, 2) Promote a forum for the purpose of approaching...

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SIA engineering division in talks to acquire SR Technics’ Malaysian arm

Singapore Airlines’ engineering division has reached a preliminary agreement to acquire the local Malaysian operation of maintenance specialist SR Technics. SIA Engineering Company says it has signed a memorandum of understanding relating to the potential acquisition “in part or whole”...

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First flight nears for Rolls-Royce ACCEL project

Rolls-Royce has successfully completed taxi tests of the electric-powered aircraft it is developing under the ACCEL technology research programme, as it bids to perform a delayed first flight later this month. Rolls-Royce has successfully completed taxi tests of the electric-powered...

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China Eastern firms orders for five C919s, eyes service launch

China Eastern Airlines has firmed up orders for five Comac C919s, with the first example reported to arrive within the year and start operating major domestic trunk routes. China Eastern Airlines has firmed up orders for five Comac C919s, with...

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SIA Cargo 747-400F suffers puncture damage near undercarriage

A Singapore Airlines freighter has completed repairs in Brussels after punctures were discovered near the aircraft’s undercarriage. A Singapore Airlines freighter has completed repairs in Brussels after punctures were discovered near the aircraft’s undercarriage. SIA says the Boeing 747-400 freighter,...

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Rex launches 737 services, warns of tough months ahead

Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) has commenced narrowbody operations in Australia, as it warns of continued challenges in the country’s airline market. Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) has commenced narrowbody operations in Australia, as it warns of continued challenges in the country’s...

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