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Kaman’s autonomous K-Max Titan helicopter makes first flight

Kaman’s unmanned K-Max Titan helicopter flew for the first time on 21 April. Kaman’s unmanned K-Max Titan helicopter flew for the first time on 21 April. The helicopter was controlled from the ground with a safety pilot on-board during its...

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EASA approves virtual-reality simulation for R22 training

Creators of a flight-simulation trainer for rotorcraft pilots have obtained the first European certification for a virtual-reality system. The trainer is designed to enable pilots to practice risky manoeuvres in a virtual environment, says the European Union Aviation Safety Agency....

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Guangzhou displaces Atlanta as Chinese airports dominate latest ranking

Guangzhou Baiyun displaced Atlanta Hartsfield as the world’s busiest airport in 2020, as Chinese facilities shot up the global ranking to dominate the top 10, according to preliminary data released by ACI World in late April. Guangzhou Baiyun displaced Atlanta Hartsfield as the world’s busiest airport...

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EU approves €462 million of support for TAP Air Portugal

European regulators have cleared a €462 million ($558 million) loan from the Portuguese state to flag carrier TAP, having deemed the support to be within state-aid rules. European regulators have cleared a €462 million ($558 million) loan from the Portuguese...

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IATA seeks details as Von der Leyen offers transatlantic travel hope

IATA director general Willie Walsh has described as a “step in the right direction” comments from European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen indicating the EU would grant unrestricted access to vaccinated visitors from the USA. IATA director general Willie Walsh has described as a “step...

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Businesses, others retain right to require masks as Oklahoma City mask ordinance expires April 30

There will still be places in Oklahoma City where masks are required even after the mask ordinance expires on April 30. The ordinance expires at 12 a.m. Friday, with no proposed extension on Tuesday’s City Council meeting agenda. But, like...

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​Finnair restart to be focused on leisure routes

Finnair plans to increase capacity to a host of European holiday destinations and key US markets as it envisages rebounding summer traffic following a successful vaccine rollout. Finnair plans to increase capacity to a host of European holiday destinations and key US...

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Second F-15EX test aircraft arrives at Eglin AFB

The US Air Force’s second Boeing F-15EX Eagle II fighter arrived at Eglin AFB in Florida on 20 April, ahead of the service launching operational test and evaluation work on the new model. The US Air Force’s second Boeing F-15EX...

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ANA narrows full-year loss forecast

The parent company of Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) has cut its full-year operating loss forecast, following a reduction of variable and fixed costs. The parent company of Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) has cut its full-year operating...

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US clears Australian MQ-9B SkyGuardian deal

The US government has cleared the sale of up to 12 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned aerial vehicles to Australia. The US government has cleared the sale of up to 12 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-9B SkyGuardian...

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