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Singapore reiterates support for SIA, Changi Airport through pandemic

The Singapore government has pledged to support troubled national carrier Singapore Airlines (SIA) and the Changi Airport Group (CAG) “as much as we can” through a “deep crisis”, as it mulls a safe and steady reopening of its borders. Speaking...

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Trump halts negotiations on bill that included airline aid

Hope that lawmakers might agree to a second airline financial aid package grew dim on 6 October, after President Donald Trump called an end to negotiations, leaving thousands of furloughed aviation workers with no immediate prospect of returning to their...

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FAA releases 737 Max draft pilot training rules

The Federal Aviation Administration has released a draft report proposing training requirements for 737 Max pilots, another step towards the agency’s certification of the grounded jet. The Federal Aviation Administration has released a draft report proposing training requirements for 737...

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FAA requires changes to 767 and 747 fuel-tank systems to prevent ignition risk

The Federal Aviation Administration is requiring airlines to modify Boeing 747-400 and 767 fuel-tank monitoring systems to prevent the risk of ignition within the tanks. The Federal Aviation Administration is requiring airlines to modify Boeing 747-400 and 767 fuel-tank monitoring...

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US regulator orders more inspections to address 757 frame cracks

US airlines must complete additional inspections of Boeing 757 fuselage frames under a new airworthiness directive aimed at addressing frame cracking. US airlines must complete additional inspections of Boeing 757 fuselage frames under a new airworthiness directive aimed at addressing...

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US Army catches ‘air-launched effect’ drones in midair using another UAV

The US Army for the first time caught and recovered Area-I Altius “air-launched effects” drones in midair using a quadcopter during Project Convergence exercises in August and September. The US Army for the first time caught and recovered Area-I Altius...

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UMS Skeldar touts remote trial function for V-150

UMS Skeldar is expecting its V-150 unmanned air vehicle to attract increased interest from potential buyers, after showcasing an ability for them to remotely trial the system even from “multiple continents” away. UMS Skeldar is expecting its V-150 unmanned air...

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Southwest to cut pay in order to avoid furloughs through 2021

Southwest Airlines will cut employee pay in order to attempt to prevent furloughs through the end of 2021. Southwest Airlines will cut employee pay in order to attempt to prevent furloughs through the end of 2021. In a video message...

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Braathen to launch new Norwegian airline

A team led by experienced industry executive Erik Braathen is planning to launch an airline in Norway that reflects “the new economic reality”. A team led by experienced industry executive Erik Braathen is planning to launch an airline in Norway that reflects “the new...

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Widebodies most affected as Boeing shaves 2% from 20-year delivery forecast

Boeing has revised downward its 20-year commercial aviation outlook – but only by a hair, predicting new-aircraft demand will accelerate in the coming years as airlines replace old jets with new.   Boeing has revised downward its 20-year commercial aviation...

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