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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.23.20)

“What the team achieved today in recovering Electron’s first stage is no mean feat. It took a monumental effort from many teams across Rocket Lab, and it’s exciting to see that work pay off in a major step towards making...

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El Al obtains further deferral for final 787 delivery

Israeli flag-carrier El Al has obtained an agreement to extend the period for taking delivery of its final Boeing 787, pushing the date back to the end of March next year. The airline has 15 787s in its fleet and...

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​Philippine Airlines dismisses restructuring claims

Philippine Airlines has dismissed claims that it is seeking court protection from creditors and looking to raise funds. Parent company PAL Holdings refers to a Nikkei Asia report dated 25 November, which cites contents of a PAL townhall meeting and...

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Rapid global recertification of 737 Max still needed: IATA

IATA is calling on global regulators to authorise the Boeing 737 Max for a return to service as soon as possible following the FAA approval for the type even though the demand crisis has taken some of the pressure off the airline...

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El Al names Nashville energy firm director as new chief executive

Israeli flag-carrier El Al has named Avigal Soreq as its new chief executive, succeeding Gonen Usishkin who will step down at the end of January next year. Soreq is the chief operating officer of Delek US Holdings, an energy firm...

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B-1B pylon work sets stage for hypersonic weapons carriage

A Boeing B-1B has performed a captive carry test that could pave the way for the swing-wing type to carry hypersonic missiles externally. A Boeing B-1B has performed a captive carry test that could pave the way for the swing-wing...

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Government risk perceptions a hurdle to air travel bubbles: IATA

Governments’ perception of coronavirus transmission risk is slowing the effort to create more air travel bubbles in the Asia-Pacific. Governments’ perception of coronavirus transmission risk is slowing the effort to create more air travel bubbles in the Asia-Pacific. Whereas airlines...

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MQ-9 set to explore artificial intelligence in UAVs

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has landed a $93.3 million contract related to artificial intelligence (AI) in unmanned aircraft. The contract was awarded by the US Department of Defense’s Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC), and is aimed at enhancing the autonomous...

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​CMV-22B Osprey in maiden flight to an aircraft carrier

The US Navy (USN) has conducted the first landing and refuelling of a Boeing CMV-22B Osprey aboard an aircraft carrier. The US Navy (USN) has conducted the first landing and refuelling of a Boeing CMV-22B Osprey aboard an aircraft carrier....

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Israir sale trustee expresses concerns over Fortissimo bid

Israeli leisure carrier Israir’s trustee has expressed several concerns to the latest bidder for the airline, investment fund Fortissimo Capital, over its acquisition proposal. Fortissimo emerged as a bidder on 24 November but the airline’s trustee has sought an urgent...

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