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Embraer accelerates deliveries to 28 jets in third quarter but still lags last year

Brazilian airframer Embraer delivered 28 business and commercial jets in the third quarter of 2020, bringing its year-to-date total to 59 aircraft. Embraer delivered 28 business and commercial jets in the third quarter of 2020, bringing its year-to-date total to...

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Irkut progresses with MC-21 domestic composites and engines

Russia’s air transport regulator has accepted applications to approve major structural changes to the Irkut MC-21, centred not only on the installation of Aviadvigatel PD-14 engines but also the use of domestically-produced composite structures. Rosaviatsia’s chief, Alexander Neradko, said that...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (10.18.20): Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)

Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) An area of airspace over land or water in which the ready identification, location, and control of all aircraft (except for Department of Defense and law enforcement aircraft) is required in the interest of national...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (10.18.20)

Aero Linx: The Peachtree DeKalb Airport Association (PDKAA) The Peachtree DeKalb Airport Association (PDKAA) represents a diverse aviation community comprised of pilots, businesses, and general aviation enthusiasts who are dedicated to the purpose of promoting general aviation and the DeKalb-Peachtree...

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Singapore Airlines marks return to New York with JFK nonstop

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch nonstop flights between Singapore and New York JFK from 9 November – the first time the carrier will operate such flights between the two airports.  Announcing the route’s launch, the SIA says it will operate...

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Leonardo validates manned-unmanned teaming solution with Wildcat helicopter

Leonardo Helicopters will over the next 12 months work with the UK Ministry of Defence to develop a roadmap for the teaming of manned and unmanned aircraft, after recently successfully conducting a trial of the concept. Leonardo Helicopters will over...

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Finnair reaches agreement to cut 700 jobs

Finnair has reached an agreement to cut 700 jobs – more than 10% of its workforce – as it grapples with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Finnair has reached an agreement to cut 700 jobs – more than 10%...

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Automated A220 thrust-exceedance check aids engine shutdown probe

Airbus and Pratt & Whitney have developed an update to A220 health-management units to detect whether thrust thresholds on the type are being exceeded and, if so, automatically transmit a report. The intention is to improve the reliability of detecting...

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RNZAF stands up new NH90 simulator from CAE

The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has officially received a CAE flight training device to train crews for its NH Industries NH90 helicopters. The installation of the device over the last six months was challenging owing to the coronavirus...

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MQ-9B SeaGuardian commences validation flights in Japan

The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) MQ-9B SeaGuardian has commenced a two-month validation campaign for the Japan Coast Guard. The work’s objective is validating the use of the MQ-9B to provide long-term, cost-effective monitoring of Japan’s maritime domain, says the...

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