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China’s ‘Big Three’ see passenger traffic drop for first time in months

After consecutive months of steady recovery, China’s three largest carriers reported their first domestic traffic slump in November — the first in more than half a year, with at least one carrier blaming a resurgence in domestic coronavirus cases for...

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Singapore aviation institute calls for Southeast Asian travel bubbles

A Singapore aviation institute has called on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to consider a framework for Southeast Asian travel bubbles. A Singapore aviation institute has called on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to consider a...

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MH-60R wins South Korean bid for 12 ASW helicopters

Seoul has announced its intention to order 12 Sikorsky MH-60R anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopters under its Maritime Operations Helicopter requirement. A contract is expected to be “concluded within this year,” with the value pegged at W960 billion ($878 million), says...

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Boeing receives $109 million contract for New Zealand P-8A training

The US Navy has awarded Boeing a $109 million contract related to training aircrew for New Zealand’s planned fleet of P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. The US Navy has awarded Boeing a $109 million contract related to training aircrew for...

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China Airlines takes first 777F

China Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 777 freighter, as it sets its sights on expanding its cargo business in the coming year.  China Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 777F, as it sets its sights...

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US Congress inches closer to second round of airline aid

Airline groups are rallying behind a broadly-supported bill that would benefit airline workers by extending financial aid to struggling US carriers. Airline groups are rallying behind a broadly-supported bill that would benefit airline workers by extending financial aid to struggling...

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Eviation tweaks Alice design, aims for 2021 first flight

Eviation has tweaked the design of its Alice electric aircraft and intends to fly the model in 2021 despite a battery fire that damaged a prototype early this year. Eviation has tweaked the design of its Alice electric aircraft and...

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Air Force Research Lab demos ‘record-breaking’ scramjet and ‘high-speed’ warhead

The Air Force Research Laboratory completed a series of “record-breaking tests” of a scramjet engine in November. The laboratory also finished sled testing a new ‘high-speed’ warhead technology. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) completed a series of “record-breaking tests” of...

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Boeing’s 787 inventory hits 60 amid broader quality issues

Boeing’s stockpile of undelivered 787s has swelled in recent weeks as the company addresses quality issues determined to be more widespread than initially suspected. Boeing’s stockpile of undelivered 787s has swelled in recent weeks as the company addresses quality issues determined to...

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Transat shareholders green light discounted sale to Air Canada

Shareholders of Transat AT, parent to leisure carrier Air Transat, have approved a plan under which Transat will be sold to Air Canada at a significant discount. Shareholders of Transat AT, parent to leisure carrier Air Transat, have approved a...

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