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PIA maintenance lapses meant ATRs had poor engine reliability

Investigators probing a Pakistan International Airlines ATR 42 engine failure, which preceded the fatal loss of the aircraft, found that engine reliability at the carrier was comparatively poor. The aircraft came down near Havelian in December 2016 after its left-hand...

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Tiger MkIII nears launch as partners close in on common configuration

Airbus Helicopters is confident that it will be able to launch its Tiger MkIII upgrade programme by year-end after securing agreement from the three customers for the modification. Airbus Helicopters is confident that it will be able to launch its Tiger MkIII...

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Airbus Helicopters willing to collaborate on next-generation European military rotorcraft

Europe’s helicopter manufacturers must be willing to collaborate on a future medium-class multirole rotorcraft programme to meet the needs of the continent’s military customers, according to one industry leader. Europe’s helicopter manufacturers must be willing to collaborate on a future...

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The Long Sad Saga Ends… 737 Max Returns To Service

FAA Publishes Statement on Boeing 737 Max Return to Service FAA Administrator Steve Dickson has signed an order that paves the way for the Boeing 737 MAX to return to commercial service. Administrator Dickson’s action followed a comprehensive and methodical...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (11.16.20): VFR Not Recommended

VFR Not Recommended An advisory provided by a flight service station to a pilot during a preflight or inflight weather briefing that flight under visual flight rules is not recommended. To be given when the current and/or forecast weather conditions...

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Klyde Morris (11.16.20)

Klyde Plays the Role of the Deprived Space Nerd... Again FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.16.20)

“This documentary is an attempt to tell their story through the words of those who lived it, highlighting not only the obstacles they faced, but the perseverance they exhibited in overcoming it. Though they have been revered for their exploits...

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Pakistan ATR 42 crash inquiry finds crew’s licences were valid

Two pilots of the Pakistan International Airlines ATR 42-500 which crashed near Havelian four years ago were among cockpit crew initially suspected of holding dubious licences, but accident investigators have concluded their qualifications were valid. Pakistan’s civil aviation authority initiated...

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Jet2 sees winter capacity at half previous-year levels

UK leisure carrier Jet2 expects its winter seat capacity to be about half the levels of last year amid the continued impact of the pandemic after today posting an operating loss of £111.2 million ($147.3 million) for the six months to...

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Israeli-Arab codeshare to feature in El Al-Etihad co-operation talks

Israeli flag-carrier El Al and United Arab Emirates operator Etihad Airways are to discuss closer ties which could include codesharing on their networks, as well as co-operation in maintenance and freight services. The two airlines have signed a memorandum of...

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