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Nevada Department of Transportation takes first 10-seat Pilatus PC-24

Pilatus has handed over the first PC-24 business jet configured in a 10-seat commuter layout, having secured European and US approvals for the modification in November 2020. Pilatus has handed over the first PC-24 business jet configured in a 10-seat...

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​Aeroflot losses hit $1.3 billion in 2020

Russian flag carrier Aeroflot incurred a net loss in 2020 amid slumping revenue as passenger numbers were hammered by the Covid-19 crisis. Russian flag carrier Aeroflot incurred a net loss in 2020 amid slumping revenue as passenger numbers were hammered...

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SkyGuardian’s UK visit to showcase Protector, maritime capabilities

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems will deploy a company-owned and -operated MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned air vehicle to the UK in July. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems will deploy a company-owned and -operated MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned air vehicle (UAV) to the UK in...

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Airbus intends ETOPS for BelugaXL to support transatlantic operations

Airbus is to seek extended twin-engined operations (ETOPS) approval for the BelugaXL outsize transporter, in order to support commercial services involving overwater flights. Three BelugaXLs, based on the A330, have been built, the most recent introduced in October 2020. Another...

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HAL commences Dhruv MkIII deliveries to Indian navy, coast guard

Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) has commenced deliveries of the Dhruv MkIII helicopter to the Indian navy and coast guard. The Indian state-owned airframer delivered three helicopters to the navy and two to the coast guard at the Aero India show taking...

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Air Works to provide MRO for Indian P-8Is, BBJs

Boeing has signed a deal with Indian MRO firm Air Works to support New Delhi’s fleet of P-8I Neptune maritime patrol aircraft, as well as the Indian air force’s VIP transport fleet.  Boeing has signed a deal with Indian MRO...

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RAF welcomes fifth Poseidon MPA at Lossiemouth base

The UK Royal Air Force’s P-8A Poseidon MRA1 maritime patrol aircraft fleet has been boosted by the arrival of its fifth example of the adapted Boeing 737NG. The UK Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) P-8A Poseidon MRA1 maritime patrol aircraft (MPA)...

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New windtunnel tests begin for next-generation civil tiltrotor project

A second round of windtunnel testing is under way of a new composite wing which will equip a high-speed tiltrotor demonstrator being developed as part of the EU’s Clean Sky 2 programme. A second round of windtunnel testing is under...

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Airline coronavirus recovery tracker: February 2021 update

Our regular examination of the latest global data for several key airline market indicators, including international and domestic travel restrictions, traffic and capacity in passenger and cargo markets, in-service and stored fleets, jet fuel costs, and share price trends for...

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Kenya Airways adapts 787s for cargo-only flights

Kenya Airways is removing seats on two of its Boeing 787s to increase capacity for pure freight flights. Kenya Airways is removing seats on two of its Boeing 787s to increase capacity for pure freight flights. The airline says that it completed...

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