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Airborne 04.09.21: Skyleader 600, UPS Commits To eVTOL, F-15EX ‘Eagle II’

Also: Western Global Pilots, Tamarack Touts Aiken, Metro Delivers EC145E, FRASCA On TH-73A Program One of the new aircraft you might see at Sun ‘n Fun next week is an exceptionally stout Czech LSA by the name of the Skyleader...

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PIA turns in heavy full-year losses

Pakistan International Airlines has turned in a full-year pre-tax loss of Rs35.5 billion ($224.6 million), the airline’s latest financial statement reveals. The flag-carrier’s loss to 31 December 2020 was lower than the previous Rs53.3 billion despite the effects of the...

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Dante Aeronautical reveals timeline for electric aircraft development

Spanish start-up Dante Aeronautical has outlined its plans for the development of electric-powered sub-regional aircraft which should culminate in a clean-sheet 19-seater by the end of the decade. Spanish start-up Dante Aeronautical has outlined its plans for the development of...

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Airbus Helicopters secures first Indonesian H160 customer

Indonesia’s Derazona Helicopters has become the first Indonesian customer for the Airbus Helicopters H160 medium-twin. Derazona will use the rotorcraft for roles such as supporting offshore oil and gas fields, utility, and passenger transport, says Airbus Helicopters. Source: Airbus Helicopters...

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Virgin Australia-Alliance Airlines partnership gets green light

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has given the go-ahead for Virgin Australia to cooperate with Alliance Airlines on several regional and short-haul international routes. The ACCC has granted the authorisation until 31 March 2023, Virgin Australia notes. Source:...

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KAI presses ahead with LCH/LAH development

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) continues work to develop its Light Civil Helicopter (LCH) and Light Armed Helicopter (LAH). Two rotorcraft are involved in the LCH test campaign, says KAI. Following a maiden flight in late 2019, the LCH received its...

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A320 close call at San Francisco highlighted NOTAM overload: ICAO forum

Overflight of a heavily-occupied taxiway by an Airbus A320 at San Francisco served as an illustration of the serious risks of overloading pilots with NOTAMs, an ICAO forum has heard, as the organisation initiates efforts to reduce unnecessary NOTAM information....

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (04.09.21)

Aero Linx: The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA) The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations (CAPA) is the world’s largest pilot trade association representing over 30,000 professional passenger and all-cargo airline pilots. CAPA’s mission is to address safety, security, legislative...

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ANN’s ‘Who’s Who’ At Sun ‘n Fun 2021: Katherine Tryon

Katherine Tryon: Marketing/Communications/Graphic Design Katherine is most at home on the flight line, learning stories from veteran flyers, and shooting photos of vintage aircraft and warbirds. Her mind is like a sponge for aviation knowledge, and prior to the pandemic...

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Western Global Pilots Vote to Join ALPA

WG Freighter Fleet Consists Of MD-11s and B-747-400Fs The National Mediation Board (NMB) has certified ALPA as the bargaining representative for the 180 pilots of Western Global Airlines. The certification took place after the NMB announced that a strong majority...

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