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Vietnam tightens rules on in-storage aircraft

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has issued a directive on aircraft storage and maintenance, requiring that airlines rotate between in-service and stored aircraft every month. The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has issued a directive on aircraft...

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AirAsia Group plans $113 million private placement for cash needs

AirAsia Group is looking to raise MYR454.5 million ($113 million) from a private placement of shares, to meet its cash needs over the next three to 12 months. AirAsia Group is looking to raise MYR454.5 million ($113 million) from a...

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Sriwijaya Air crash victim search halted; hunt for CVR continues

Indonesian officials have officially halted search and rescue efforts to locate more victims of the Sriwijaya Air crash, but are continuing their hunt for the Boeing 737-500’s cockpit-voice recorder (CVR). Indonesian officials have officially halted search and rescue efforts to...

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C919 completes cold-weather testing

The Comac C919 narrowbody programme has completed cold-weather testing in China’s Inner Mongolia region. The Comac C919 narrowbody programme has completed cold-weather testing in China’s Inner Mongolia region. The test, which involved test aircraft number 105, was conducted at Hulunbuir...

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India’s Hawk-i tests indigenous anti-airfield weapon

A Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) Hawk-i advanced jet trainer (AJT) has conducted a successful test firing of India’s Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW). A Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) Hawk-i advanced jet trainer (AJT) has conducted a successful test firing of India’s Smart Anti-Airfield...

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Stealthy Fifth-Generation Aerial Target lost due to in-flight mishap

The Director of Operational Test and Evaluation’s stealthy Fifth-Generation Aerial Target (5GAT) was lost to an in-flight mishap in October. The Director of Operational Test and Evaluation’s (DOT&E) stealthy Fifth-Generation Aerial Target (5GAT) was lost to an in-flight mishap in...

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Boeing wins $2.1bn for 15 more KC-46A tankers, points to battle communications role

Boeing has won its second contract in 2021 for KC-46A Pegasus in-flight refuelling tankers from the US Air Force. Boeing has won its second contract in 2021 for KC-46A Pegasus in-flight refuelling tankers from the US Air Force (USAF). The...

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Tampa Bay is a “No Drone Zone” During Super Bowl LV

TAMPA, Fla., Raymond James Stadium in Tampa is a No Drone Zone for Super Bowl LV on Feb. 7, 2021. Drones also are prohibited around the Tampa Riverwalk for the NFL Super Bowl Experience during the days leading up to...

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Biden requires masks on flights, pursues quarantine for international arrivals

The US government is mandating travellers wear face coverings on all public transportation, including on commercial airline flights and in airports, and is moving to require quarantines for inbound international passengers. The US government is mandating travellers wear face coverings...

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Biden’s DOT nominee commits to begin FAA review ‘right away’

If confirmed, President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the US Department of Transportation (DOT) intends to quickly take steps to strengthen the Federal Aviation Administration’s oversight of aircraft certification. If confirmed, President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the US Department...

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