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Aer Lingus to launch transatlantic flights from Manchester in July

Irish carrier Aer Lingus has confirmed moves to launch its first transatlantic flights from the UK after disclosing plans to begin services from Manchester to New York JFK and Orlando this summer. Irish carrier Aer Lingus has confirmed moves to...

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Cryogenic tank among features tested for Russian 50-seat proposal

Characteristics of a proposed Russian 50-seat twin-engined turboprop are being refined after a series of windtunnel tests which to explore configurations including a potential external cryogenic fuel tank. The light convertible aircraft – intended to operate with both passenger and...

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Lockheed sees no change to UK F-35 commitment, despite ambiguous review

Lockheed Martin remains confident of supplying the UK with many more F-35B combat aircraft than the 48 examples ordered to date, after a lack of detail in the Ministry of Defence’s latest spending plan raised doubts about the nation’s total...

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JetBlue explores possible E190 sale-and-leasebacks

JetBlue Airways has been looking at potentially selling and leasing back 30 owned Embraer 190s as it seeks to transition the aircraft out of its fleet in favour of the Airbus A220, Cirium understands. JetBlue Airways has been looking at potentially selling...

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E195-E2 engine software upgrade ordered after A220 failure incidents

Operators of Embraer 195-E2 twinjets have been instructed to upgrade electronic engine-control software following inquiries into rotor disc failures on Airbus A220s. Both aircraft types use Pratt & Whitney geared-fan engines, and the architecture of the PW1900G powerplant on the...

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SriLankan Airlines files legal claim after Airbus bribery probe

SriLankan Airlines has filed a legal claim against Airbus, related to bribery allegations that the airframer settled with France, the UK, and USA in early 2020. The airline confirms that it has made a “claim” against Airbus, but offers no...

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Five companies short listed for Australian Naval UAV deal

Canberra has announced the shortlist for its SEA129-5 acquisition, which will see Royal Australian Navy ships receive a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capability. Canberra has announced the shortlist for its SEA129-5 acquisition, which will see Royal Australian Navy ships...

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USA has 70 efforts to develop hypersonic technologies, totalling nearly $15bn: GAO

The USA has funded 70 efforts to develop hypersonic missiles, and related technologies, between fiscal years 2015 and 2024. The USA has funded 70 efforts to develop hypersonic missiles, and related technologies, between fiscal years 2015 and 2024. Those efforts,...

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NTSB urges tighter oversight of some passenger-carrying general aviation flights

Following several deadly accidents in recent years, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is urging the Federal Aviation Administration to tighten oversight of certain passenger flights conducted under general aviation rules. Following several deadly accidents in recent years, the National...

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NASA to fly Ingenuity helicopter on Mars within three weeks

NASA is planning for Ingenuity, its Mars helicopter, to fly within the next three weeks, engineers say on 23 March. NASA is planning for Ingenuity, its Mars helicopter, to fly within three weeks, engineers say on 23 March. Bob Balaram,...

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