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VistaJet targets carbon neutrality by 2025

High-end charter operator VistaJet has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2025 as it looks to set the standard for environmental performance in the sector. High-end charter operator VistaJet has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2025 as it looks...

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Azerbaijan’s Silk Way signs for five Boeing 777 freighters

Silk Way West Airlines has placed an order for five Boeing 777 Freighters, the Azerbaijani carrier’s first commitment for the long-haul twinjet. Silk Way West Airlines has placed an order for five Boeing 777 Freighters, the Azerbaijani carrier’s first commitment...

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Finnair reviewing timeframe for single-aisle modernisation

Finnair intends to adopt temporary measures to manage its single-aisle fleet after putting narrowbody modernisation plans on hold while the pandemic crisis persists. Prior to the pandemic the airline had been discussing particularly the introduction of Airbus A320neos or “similar...

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Spirit Belfast details industrial team for UK’s loyal wingman trial

A UK industry team selected early this year to develop and flight-test a lightweight affordable novel combat aircraft (LANCA) demonstrator for the UK Ministry of Defence has provided further details about its composition. A UK industry team selected early this...

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Piper wins European certification for Autoland system on M600/SLS

Piper Aircraft has gained European approval for its M600/SLS equipped with the Garmin Autoland-based Halo safety system. Piper Aircraft has gained European approval for its M600/SLS equipped with the Garmin Autoland-based Halo safety system. Delivery of the initial Halo-equipped aircraft...

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UK lifts ban on PW4000-powered 777s

UK regulators have withdrawn an operating ban on Pratt & Whitney PW4000-powered Boeing 777s, two months after it was imposed following the serious engine failure on a US aircraft. The operational restriction was introduced on 22 February. Two days earlier...

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Hawaiian Airlines Q1 loss narrows as US mainland passengers return

Hawaiian Airlines says it saw a marked increase in passengers from the US mainland, which helped stem the carrier’s losses for the first quarter of the year. Hawaiian Airlines says it saw a marked increase in passengers from the US...

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Cambodia considers allowing vaccinated tourists in fourth quarter

Cambodia is studying the feasibility of allowing vaccinated tourists from low-risk markets to enter the country by the fourth quarter. Tourism minister Thong Khon said his ministry will work with provincial authorities and the vaccination commission to vaccinate locals and...

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PIA to halve workforce, cut fleet: reports

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has reportedly gotten the green light to halve its workforce of 14,000 and cut its fleet to no more than 30 aircraft, amid continued full-year losses.  Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has reportedly gotten the green light...

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P&W keeps profitable in Q1, engine deliveries inch higher

Engine maker Pratt & Whitney squeaked out a $20 million operating profit in the first quarter of 2021, a period during which its deliveries of large commercial aircraft engines bumped higher. Engine maker Pratt & Whitney squeaked out a $20...

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