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US Navy tests radar decoy on P-8A Poseidon

The US Navy successfully completed an airworthiness test of a radio frequency countermeasure pod prototype on a Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft The US Navy successfully completed an airworthiness test of a radio frequency countermeasure pod prototype on a...

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Greece’s Aegean looks to second half for recovery

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines is expecting a gradual, but significant, recovery in the second half of this year, if progress with coronavirus vaccination roll-out and European digital passport initiatives progress. But the company says the first months of this year...

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Norwegian reconstruction approved by Oslo court

Norwegian has had its plan for financial reconstruction approved by a court in Oslo, opening the door for the carrier to begin raising fresh capital. Norwegian has had its plan for financial reconstruction approved by a court in Oslo, opening the door...

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Wizz Air UK experiencing few effects from UK’s EU withdrawal

Withdrawal of the UK from the European Union has not substantially affected Wizz Air UK’s operations, the airline has disclosed in its latest full-year financial statement. Wizz Air UK was set up in 2017 following the UK ‘Brexit’ referendum on...

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Airbus names new COO as defence and technology chiefs step down

Airbus has named Alberto Gutierrez as its chief operating officer, succeeding Michael Schoellhorn who will take over as the head of the company’s Defence and Space division. The change follows Defence and Space chief Dirk Hoke’s decision to leave the...

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Porter again delays restart, to 21 June

Canada’s Porter Airlines has once again delayed its restart for another month as travel restrictions in that country continue to disrupt the industry. Canada’s Porter Airlines has again delayed its restart by another month as travel restrictions in that country...

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Andrew Levy’s low-cost Avelo Airlines hits the ground running

Avelo Airlines, industry veteran Andrew Levy’s new carrier, made a splash last week when it landed in the US low-cost-carrier pool, offering $19 fares and flights from the Los Angeles area to nearly a dozen cities in the western third of the country. Avelo Airlines,...

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Norway’s first P-8A Poseidon enters final assembly

Norway’s first of five P-8A maritime patrol aircraft has entered final assembly at Boeing’s Renton site in Washington state. Norway’s first of five P-8A maritime patrol aircraft has entered final assembly at Boeing’s Renton site in Washington state. The airframer...

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Start-up Flypop to introduce A330s leased from Avolon

UK long-haul start-up carrier Flypop has agreed to lease an Airbus A330-300, as part of a deal involving several aircraft with Irish-based lessor Avolon. Flypop’s management team has been attempting to establish a new carrier for services between the UK...

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Rocket Lab Will Attempt Electron Booster Recovery on Next Mission

Rocket Lab Hopes to Make 'Electron' The First Reusable Orbital Small Launch Vehicle Rocket Lab reports that on its next mission the company will attempt to bring a rocket back from space, slowing the Electron launch vehicle down from speeds...

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