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Titan A321LR is first with Airbus’s line-fit wireless IFE system

Airbus has delivered its first aircraft, an A321LR to Titan Airways, fitted with a line-fit in-flight entertainment system based on wireless communications architecture. The system features embedded servers and routers, wi-fi access points, and a software platform. Airbus says the...

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Rolls-Royce opts for ‘reasonable’ approach as crisis hits MRO customers

Rolls-Royce is receiving cash from a majority of customers for its hour-based service agreements, but has, in the words of chief executive Warren East, “tried to be reasonable… in terms of rescheduling payments”. Rolls-Royce is receiving cash from a majority...

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Il-114-300’s first lift-off marks second Russian maiden flight in two days

United Aircraft’s modernised Ilyushin Il-114-300 has carried out its maiden flight, a day after the first flight of the Russian-powered version of the Irkut MC-21. The twin-engined Il-114-300 lifted off from Moscow’s Zhukovsky airfield on 16 December, says state technology...

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US airlines see potential in reshaped networks

US airlines are rethinking their network strategies to get the most out of the coronavirus-driven industry shifts. United Airlines turned heads in the late summer when it began planning numerous direct routes between northern US cities and sun destinations in...

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Airborne 12.14.20: Virgin Galactic Failure, No Paris AirShow, Reno Seeks Aid

Also: GE H-Series Aerobatic Engine, Sporty's Award, New FAI President, Next Starliner Flt Test After numerous delays, some induced by the COVID pandemic, and dealing with the move to New Mexico, VG still has not launched a spacecraft from their...

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Airbus explores self-contained fuel-cell propulsors for zero-emission aircraft

Airbus is preparing a patent application for a distributed pod-based configuration for a hydrogen fuel-cell powerplants, which it is exploring as a possibility to overcome the problems of scaling up the technology to large transport aircraft. While smaller propeller-driven aircraft,...

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Cathay expects ‘significantly higher’ second-half loss

Cathay Pacific Group anticipates a “significantly higher” loss for the six months ending 31 December, as passenger travel demand continues to remain in the doldrums. Cathay Pacific Group anticipates a “significantly higher” loss for the six months ending 31 December,...

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China Eastern unit OTT Airlines to commence operations with three ARJ21s

OTT Airlines, the newly-launched subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines, will begin operations with a fleet of three Comac ARJ21 regional aircraft. OTT Airlines, the newly-launched subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines, will begin operations with a fleet of three Comac ARJ21...

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Hainan tops up working capital with unused aircraft capex

Hainan Airlines Holding is channelling away funds earmarked for aircraft purchase into permanent working capital. Hainan Airlines Holding is channelling away funds earmarked for aircraft purchase into permanent working capital. In August 2016, the company raised gross proceeds of about CNY16.5 billion...

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Jetstar ups first-quarter domestic capacity

Jetstar expects to operate more domestic flights than ever in February and March, on the back of low fares and demand for domestic travel. Jetstar expects to operate more domestic flights than ever in February and March, on the back...

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