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RAF’s Sentinel R1 fleet ends operational duties with final flight

The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) has flown its last operational sortie with a Raytheon Sentinel R1 ground surveillance aircraft, with the modified business jet fleet leaving use after only 14 years of service. The UK Royal Air Force (RAF)...

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Qatar Airways sells A330 freighters to CMA CGM

  Qatar Airways has been confirmed as the seller of four Airbus A330-200 freighters to the new air cargo division of French container logistics and shipping giant CMA CGM. AFG Aviation Ireland, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aircraft Finance Germany, arranged...

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Canada’s Porter again pushes back restart date

Canada’s Porter Airlines has again delayed its restart, now saying it will resume operations on 19 May. Canada’s Porter Airlines has again delayed its restart, now saying it will resume operations on 19 May. “We want to see our planes...

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United orders 25 more 737 Max

United Airlines has ordered another 25 Boeing 737 Max and moved forward deliveries of 45 previously ordered Max, moves the company says will enable to it capitalise on increased demand following the pandemic. United Airlines has ordered another 25 Boeing...

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CAE to acquire L3Harris US defence business

CAE has made its largest acquisition to date and its fourth in almost as many months, after agreeing to buy L3Harris’s US military training arm for $1.05 billion. CAE has made its largest acquisition to date and its fourth in...

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Leonardo sees growing BriteCloud decoy demand as missile threat expands

A changing threat environment means that Leonardo is confident of securing new business for its BriteCloud air-launched active decoy technology. Leonardo is confident of scoring new business for its BriteCloud air-launched active decoy technology, after recent tests involving unmanned air...

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China’s CAAC yet to approve test flights for 737 Max return-to-service

China’s civil aviation regulator is discussing with Boeing a restoration plan for 737 Max services, but is yet to be satisfied to the extent necessary to advance the type’s return to operation. The Civil Aviation Administration of China’s deputy director,...

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​Airlines slashed cash burn in fourth quarter: IATA

Carriers minimised their losses in the last quarter of 2020 through dramatic cuts to fixed costs, according to research from IATA. Carriers minimised their losses in the last quarter of 2020 through dramatic cuts to fixed costs, according to research...

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Saudia eyes 70-jet acquisition including 777s and A321s: Saudi outlet

Saudi Arabian flag-carrier Saudia is intending to acquire up to 70 aircraft including long-haul Boeing and single-aisle Airbus jets, according to local financial publication Maaal. The Saudi outlet, citing its own sources, claims Saudia is looking to purchase Boeing 777s...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (02.27.21)

“This is a great day for Skyborne as we expand our global training footprint. Skyborne Airline Academy Vero Beach will deliver a unique value proposition to the US pilot training market, and we’ll soon share further information on our plans...

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