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Queensland to be production base for Boeing’s loyal wingman

Boeing has confirmed that the state of Queensland, Australia will be the production centre for its developmental Airpower Teaming System (ATS) unmanned loyal wingman aircraft. Boeing notes the ATS is the first Boeing military aircraft to be designed outside the...

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Fourth G700 test aircraft operates maiden flight

Gulfstream has operated the maiden flight of its fourth G700 test aircraft, as the company progresses testing for the new type. The 1h 56min sortie from the company’s Savannah, Georgia production facility occurred on Saturday 3 October, says Gulfstream. Source:...

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SAA maintenance arm lifts service suspension against house carriers

South African Airways’ maintenance arm, SAA Technical, has started reinstating its services after suspending them to four customers over outstanding payments. It says it has reached an agreement with two of these customers – SAA itself and sister carrier Mango...

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El Al loses argument as state accepts Kanfei as main shareholder

Israeli authorities have granted investor Eli Rozenberg control of the largest shareholding in flag-carrier El Al, following the airline’s recent share issue. El Al has disclosed a communication from the Government Companies Authority giving consent of the special state shareholder...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.03.20)

“ALPA continues to implore Congress to move legislation to extend the PSP as part of the comprehensive COVID-19 relief package under negotiation by Congress and the White House. For the tens of thousands of airline workers who were furloughed this...

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GE to perform GE9X sand-ingestion tests in 2021

GE Aviation in 2021 will kick off a GE9X test programme intended to validate the powerplant’s durability when operating in sandy, dusty conditions. GE Aviation in 2021 will kick off a GE9X test programme intended to validate the powerplant’s durability...

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US Army and USAF to jointly develop battlefield network, called CJADC2

The US Army and the US Air Force signed an agreement to jointly develop a battlefield communications network, called Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control. The US Army and the US Air Force (USAF) signed an agreement to jointly develop...

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US House leader Pelosi promises airlines further aid

US House of Representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi has promised relief for the aviation industry a day after airlines began furloughing staff as government financial aid expired. US House of Representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi has promised relief for the aviation industry...

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United to resume flights to more leisure destinations in November

United will resume 40 international routes in November, including many to leisure and beach destinations like Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean. United will resume 40 international routes in November, including many to leisure and beach destinations in Hawaii, Mexico, and...

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European regulators propose extending temporary state aid exemptions

European Commission regulators are proposing extending by a further six months and widening the scope of the temporary relaxations around state aid rules under which a string of airlines have been supported through the global pandemic. As the coronavirus crisis...

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