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NewsAeroflot cuts back premium cabins in single-aisle fleets
Russian flag-carrier Aeroflot is reconfiguring nearly 30 single-aisle jets to reduce premium accommodation in favour of more economy seats. The airline will change the layout of 22 Boeing 737-800s and seven Airbus A320s. Aeroflot says the 737s’ capacity will increase from 158 to 162, by cutting the business-class cabin from ...
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InterviewTransformed Leonardo is primed for major growth, CEO Cingolani says
Leonardo chief executive Roberto Cingolani is launching new five-year industrial plan targetting new business in both the manned and unmanned segments.
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NewsAzur Air operations restricted as Russian regulator demands resolution of flight shambles
Russian air transport regulator Rosaviatsia has imposed restrictions on the operations of leisure carrier Azur Air following an unscheduled inspection of the airline.
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NewsRussia scales Yelabuga UAV facility to 116 buildings
Russia has dramatically expanded its unmanned air vehicle production complex at Yelabuga special economic zone, growing from two buildings in 2021 to 116 structures supporting mass production of Iranian-derived Geran drones deployed against Ukraine, according to satellite imagery analysis by CSIS.
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NewsB-1B bombers spotted at RAF Fairford being loaded with 900kg guided bombs
Video appears to show Boeing B-1B supersonic bombers being loaded with GBU-31 GPS-guided bombs and long-range cruise missiles at the Gloucestershire base, which is hosting a number of US bombers involved in the ongoing air campaign against Iran.
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NewsLeonardo to demonstrate M-346 commanding two Baykar uncrewed fighters by mid-year
Leonardo will conduct the first demonstration flight later this year pairing its M-346 platform with a pair of representative collaborative combat aircraft.
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NewsFirst flying BAe 146 faces uncertain future after airborne laboratory funding axed
British Aerospace’s first flying 146 prototype faces an uncertain future after funding for its atmospheric laboratory work was withdrawn. The jet – which carried out the maiden flight for the 146 programme in September 1981 – is used by the Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements, located on the campus of ...
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NewsQatari bank division to acquire widebody portfolio of Amedeo entity
Qatari-based financial institution Lesha Bank is to acquire the portfolio of 12 widebody jets held by aircraft asset manager Amedeo’s Air Four Plus vehicle. Air Four Plus has six Airbus A380s and two Boeing 777-300ERs, which have been operated by Emirates, along with four A350-900s with Thai Airways International. Lesha ...
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NewsSyos ready to launch serial production of autonomous SA200 rotorcraft
Syos Aerospace is ready to launch serial production of its SA200 uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV), following the conclusion of a five-year development effort.
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NewsJet2 introducing virtual-reality walkaround training after system’s regulatory approval
UK leisure carrier Jet2 is introducing a virtual-reality training device for pilots’ pre-flight aircraft inspections, as the system secures approval from the country’s regulator. Jet2 is implementing the system at its Manchester and Bradford training centres, to provide pilots with a “realistic” and “measurable” simulation of walkaround checks, says the ...
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NewsDassault unveils Falcon 10X ultra-long-range business jet
Dassault Aviation has unveiled its Falcon 10X large-cabin business jet at its Bordeaux-Merignac facility, marking a significant milestone ahead of a potential first flight later this year. The ultra-long-range aircraft features the largest cabin of any purpose-built business jet and an all-composite wing.
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NewsGermany orders CIRCM self-protection equipment for bulk of CH-47F Chinook fleet
Germany has ordered Northrop Grumman-produced self-protection equipment to defend its future operational fleet of Boeing CH-47F Chinook transport helicopters against missile attack.
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NewsATR stick-shaker activated during apparent botched take-off abort
French investigators have disclosed that an ATR 72-600’s stick-shaker activated on rotation after the crew apparently aborted an attempt to halt the take-off. The Loganair aircraft had been departing Jersey for Southampton on 19 February. French investigation authority BEA, citing preliminary information from UK counterparts, states that the monitoring pilot ...
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NewsAirbus deliveries continue to lag last year’s pace
Airbus delivered fewer aircraft over the first two months – a total of 54 – than the 65 achieved in the same period last year. The airframer handed over 35 aircraft in February comprising 25 A320neo-family jets and eight A220s, plus two A350s. It has forecast deliveries of 870 commercial ...
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NewsRoyal Navy helicopters arrive to boost defence of UK’s Akrotiri base in Cyprus
The UK has bolstered its defensive capability in the eastern Mediterranean, with new rotary-wing assets and an airborne surveillance and control platform having arrived.
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NewsA320neo crew sought to save time with intersection departure before aborted taxiway take-off
Belgian investigators have disclosed that an SAS Airbus A320neo had accelerated to 127kt before aborting take-off from Brussels after its crew realised the aircraft was on a short taxiway. Bound for Copenhagen at night on 5 February, the flight was running late – around 90min behind schedule – and as ...
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NewsAW249 stays on track for first delivery to Italian army in 2027
Leonardo Helicopters remains confident it will deliver the first AW249 Fenice attack helicopter to the Italian army next year as it ramps up flight-test activities with the new platform.
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NewsExtra Mirage 2000-5 fighters to boost Ukrainian air force’s defences
Ukraine expects to take delivery of additional Dassault Aviation Mirage 2000-5 fighters from France, following the arrival of its first donated examples early last year.
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NewsCourt: Airline’s choice broke ‘extraordinary circumstance’ defence for subsequent delay
According to a European General Court judgement, a carrier cannot claim that extraordinary circumstances – resulting in a flight delay – should also apply to a subsequent flight, if that flight is delayed by an autonomous decision. The ruling from the General Court follows referral of a case in Germany ...
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NewsLessor TrueNoord brings in first Airbus jets with Breeze A220 transaction
Lessor TrueNoord has entered its first Airbus agreement, with a sale-and-leaseback of three A220-300s to US carrier Breeze Airways. The twinjets – powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines – have been delivered new from the assembly line. TrueNoord adds that the “landmark” transaction also makes the A220 the largest ...