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FAA proposal targets risk of GEnx ‘uncommanded’ thrust

The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed that airlines take steps to address the risk that GE Aviation GEnx turbofans might experience uncommanded increase in thrust. The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed that airlines take steps to address the risk that...

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Punishingly low traffic figures reflect long wait ahead for Asia-Pacific airlines

The latest round of passenger traffic figures exposes the stark difference in fortunes being experienced by carriers in the Asia-Pacific region that rely on international traffic versus those that can fall back on large domestic markets. The latest round of...

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US regional carrier ExpressJet plans comeback

ExpressJet, a US regional carrier which ceased operations in September, has requested to resume scheduled service under its own brand. ExpressJet Airlines, a US regional carrier that ceased operations in September, has requested to resume scheduled service under its own...

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Voodoo Mini Jet Looking To Craft A New Class Of Jet Racing

Kits Expected To Be Available By The End Of This Year Jet racing might be growing to encompass a whole new class-one that pilots can build themselves. After debuting the fuselage at AirVenture 2019, the Voodoo mini jet came to...

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First 777-300ER for freighter conversion joins Israeli commemorative flypast

Israel Aerospace Industries has flown a Boeing 777-300ER set for freighter conversion in a formation to mark the anniversary of Israeli independence. The company says the 15 April flypast – which took place over several locations including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem,...

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Discussion of restriction-free air travel is cause for optimism

It made sense for Willie Walsh to use his first briefing as IATA director general to insist that Covid-related health measures – such as pre-flight testing and vaccination certificates – should only be in place for as long as is...

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Beijing air power turns up the heat on Taiwan

Regular Chinese intrusions into Taiwan’s air defence identification zone (ADIZ) likely reflect frustration by communist leaders, and aim to establish a new air power paradigm. Regular Chinese intrusions into Taiwan’s air defence identification zone (ADIZ) likely reflect frustration by communist...

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A320 tipped up and struck tail at Milan after passenger load mismatch

Italian investigators have determined that an improper distribution of passengers on board an Alitalia Airbus A320 resulted in the aircraft’s suffering a tail-strike during an aborted take-off at Milan Malpensa. The twinjet (EI-DTB), bound for Rome Fiumicino on 17 August...

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SIA Group’s passenger numbers fall 91% in March

Singapore Airlines Group carried 100,100 passengers in March, down nearly 91% year on year amid coronavirus-related travel restrictions. Singapore Airlines Group carried 100,100 passengers in March, down nearly 91% year on year amid coronavirus-related travel restrictions. The group’s passenger capacity,...

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Tightened crew quarantine measures punish Cathay’s March traffic

Cathay Pacific reported a third consecutive month of traffic declines as it began to feel the impact of tightened crew quarantine measures imposed by the Hong Kong government. Cathay Pacific reported a third consecutive month of traffic declines as it...

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