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Airbus A220-100 to evolve as ‘TwoTwenty’ corporate jet

Airbus’s corporate jet division has formally unveiled an executive version of its A220-100 twinjet, which will be able to operate across a range of up to 5,650nm (10,500km). The aircraft – which will be branded the ACJ TwoTwenty, a deviation...

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French investigators probe unstable A318 approach to Orly

French investigators have disclosed that they are probing an incident in which an Airbus A318 landed after an unstable approach which triggered altitude alarms. The Air France service had been operating to Paris Orly from Biarritz on 12 September. Investigation...

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Angkasa Pura I shortlists partners to manage Lombok airport

Indonesian airport operator Angkasa Pura I has shortlisted 26 companies to jointly develop and manage Lombok international airport.  Among the companies shortlisted are Singapore’s Changi Airport Group, South Korea’s Incheon International Airport, Germany’s Fraport, as well as India’s GMR Airports....

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Air New Zealand announces executive changes

Air New Zealand has announced further changes to its executive team – the addition of a new role as well as the resignation of its finance chief. Leanne Geraghty has been appointed to the newly created position of chief customer and...

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Airbus delivers initial two H135 helicopters to NASA

The initial pair of helicopters will be joined by a third example that is scheduled for delivery early next year. Airbus Helicopters has delivered two H135 light twin-engined helicopters to NASA. The initial pair of helicopters will be joined by...

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Milestone Aviation signs six-unit deal as first leasing customer for H160

Dublin-based Milestone Aviation has placed a firm order for six Airbus Helicopters H160s, as the airframer secures its first leasing customer for its new medium-twin. Destined for a variety of missions including offshore transportation and emergency medical services, the initial...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.02.20)

“Despite bipartisan support for the most effective job-loss prevention measure on record, Congress and the White House are poised to miss the deadline to extend the PSP. While government leaders have stated they will continue talks tomorrow, for many pilots,...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (10.02.20)

Aero Linx: The Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI) Since 2006, the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI) has sought to enhance energy security and environmental sustainability for aviation through the use of alternative jet fuels. CAAFI is a coalition...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (10.02.20): Navigation Reference System (NRS)

Navigation Reference System (NRS) The NRS is a system of waypoints developed for use within the United States for flight planning and navigation without reference to ground based navigational aids. The NRS waypoints are located in a grid pattern along...

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CAP Helps Train Aspiring USAF Pilots

CAP Is One Of The Four Partners In The USAF Total Force Civil Air Patrol is one of the four partners in the U.S. Air Force Total Force. Consisting of CAP as the Air Force auxiliary as well as the...

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