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Struggling Mango cancels flights today over late payments

South African Airways low-cost carrier Mango Airlines suspended flights today due to payment outstanding to the country’s airports’ operator ACSA , though the latter has since lifted its block on the struggling state-owned airline operating. South African Airways’ low-cost unit...

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Boeing trims loss to $561m in first quarter as deliveries accelerate

Boeing narrowed its first-quarter loss to $561 million, a massive improvement on the $8.4 billion loss it registered in the fourth quarter of last year, and better than the $641 million loss in the same period of 2020. Boeing narrowed its...

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Airbus and LHT to develop A330 temporary pallet-cargo interior

Airbus is to develop a temporary A330 cargo-transport scheme enabling operators of the twinjets to remove seats and carry industry-standard pallets on the main deck. The scheme will be developed through a supplemental type certificate in co-operation with German maintenance...

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VistaJet targets carbon neutrality by 2025

High-end charter operator VistaJet has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2025 as it looks to set the standard for environmental performance in the sector. High-end charter operator VistaJet has committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2025 as it looks...

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Azerbaijan’s Silk Way signs for five Boeing 777 freighters

Silk Way West Airlines has placed an order for five Boeing 777 Freighters, the Azerbaijani carrier’s first commitment for the long-haul twinjet. Silk Way West Airlines has placed an order for five Boeing 777 Freighters, the Azerbaijani carrier’s first commitment...

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Finnair reviewing timeframe for single-aisle modernisation

Finnair intends to adopt temporary measures to manage its single-aisle fleet after putting narrowbody modernisation plans on hold while the pandemic crisis persists. Prior to the pandemic the airline had been discussing particularly the introduction of Airbus A320neos or “similar...

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Spirit Belfast details industrial team for UK’s loyal wingman trial

A UK industry team selected early this year to develop and flight-test a lightweight affordable novel combat aircraft (LANCA) demonstrator for the UK Ministry of Defence has provided further details about its composition. A UK industry team selected early this...

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Piper wins European certification for Autoland system on M600/SLS

Piper Aircraft has gained European approval for its M600/SLS equipped with the Garmin Autoland-based Halo safety system. Piper Aircraft has gained European approval for its M600/SLS equipped with the Garmin Autoland-based Halo safety system. Delivery of the initial Halo-equipped aircraft...

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UK lifts ban on PW4000-powered 777s

UK regulators have withdrawn an operating ban on Pratt & Whitney PW4000-powered Boeing 777s, two months after it was imposed following the serious engine failure on a US aircraft. The operational restriction was introduced on 22 February. Two days earlier...

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Hawaiian Airlines Q1 loss narrows as US mainland passengers return

Hawaiian Airlines says it saw a marked increase in passengers from the US mainland, which helped stem the carrier’s losses for the first quarter of the year. Hawaiian Airlines says it saw a marked increase in passengers from the US...

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