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US Senate confirms Pete Buttigieg as DOT head

The US Senate has confirmed Pete Buttigieg to lead the Department of Transportation (DOT) in the administration of President Joe Biden by a vote of 86-13. The US Senate has confirmed Pete Buttigieg to lead the Department of Transportation (DOT)...

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SpaceX Starship rocket crashes during test flight

A SpaceX prototype rocket crashed on landing after conducting a test flight. SpaceX’s Starship 9 prototype rocket crashed during a test flight on 2 Febuary. The “SN9” rocket launched at 14:25 local time from the SpaceX facility in southern Texas and...

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Former Boeing CEO’s start-up aims to invest in advanced aerospace technology

A new aerospace company led by former Boeing head Dennis Muilenburg has assembled an experienced management team and aims to advance technologies such as alternative propulsion, automation and manufacturing. A new aerospace company led by former Boeing head Dennis Muilenburg...

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Qantas could launch Project Sunrise flights in 2024

Qantas could introduce ultra-long-haul flights under its delayed Project Sunrise programme as soon as 2024, according to the carrier’s chief executive, Alan Joyce. Qantas could introduce ultra-long-haul flights under its delayed Project Sunrise programme as soon as 2024, according to the...

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A380 can return and generate cash: Qantas chief

Qantas is likely to fly its Airbus A380s again, according to the Australian carrier’s chief executive Alan Joyce, particularly on routes where tight scheduling is a factor. Qantas is likely to fly its Airbus A380s again, according to the Australian carrier’s chief executive Alan Joyce, particularly...

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Boeing’s commercial backlog value plunged 25% in 2020

The value of Boeing’s commercial aircraft backlog sunk 25% in 2020 as customers scuttled orders and sales uncertainty led Boeing to shift jets out of its firm backlog. The value of Boeing’s commercial aircraft backlog sunk 25% in 2020 as...

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Boeing delays 737 Max 10 deliveries two years, to 2023

Boeing has further delayed its 737 Max 10 programme by two years, with deliveries of the largest variant of its re-engined narrowbody now scheduled to begin in 2023. Boeing has further delayed its 737 Max 10 programme by two years, with deliveries...

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Robin pilots warned over carbon monoxide risk from swapped heater ducts

Operators of Robin DR400 light aircraft are being warned that a possible misfitting of ducts on the type could lead to the pilot becoming intoxicated by carbon monoxide ingestion. One in-service occurrence has emerged of the cabin-heater and carburettor-heater ducts...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (02.02.21)

Aero Linx: Ohio Department of Transportation - Office of Aviation The Office of Aviation performs a number of diverse functions to meet the needs of aviation customers. The three sections that make up the Office of Aviation are Flight Operations,...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (02.02.21): Handoff

Handoff An action taken to transfer the radar identification of an aircraft from one controller to another if the aircraft will enter the receiving controller’s airspace and radio communications with the aircraft will be transferred.

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