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AnalysisAir Transat now expects A321XLR deliveries to start in 2027
Montreal-based Air Transat has pushed back its first Airbus A321XLR deliveries to 2027, as the leisure carrier continues to navigate Pratt & Whitney GTF engine groundings affecting its existing narrowbody fleet.
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NewsUS government admits fault in deadly mid-air collision between airliner and army helicopter
The US government has formally admitted liability for the January 2025 collision between a US Army Black Hawk helicopter and a PSA Airlines CRJ700 near Ronald Reagan Washington National airport that killed 67 people, citing multiple failures by military and civilian authorities.
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NewsAAR broadens engineering portfolio with acquisition of cabin-refit specialist
US-based aviation services company AAR is expanding its engineering capabilities with the acquisition of North Carolina firm Aircraft Reconfig Technologies. Aircraft Reconfig Technologies specialises in refitting and reconfiguring passenger cabins, and counts American Airlines, LATAM, Iberia, Swiss and All Nippon Airways among its customers. Its products include galleys, crew rest, ...
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NewsTrump administration unveils 10-year strategy to advance US air taxi sector
The Trump administration has released a strategy for developing the USA’s advanced air mobility sector, outlining 40 recommendations to support air taxi operations over the next decade.
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NewsDelta president Glen Hauenstein to retire early next year
Glen Hauenstein, credited with transforming the carrier into a global premium airline, will retire from his president position on 28 February after nearly two decades with the Atlanta-based operator.
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NewsNatilus expects more LCCs to follow SpiceJet’s bet on blended-wing body aircraft
Indian carrier SpiceJet has signed a conditional purchase agreement for 100 of Natilus’s blended-wing body aircraft, marking the first passenger airline to signal strong interest in the conceptual jet.
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NewsRolls-Royce begins testing AE 1107F engine for US Army’s new MV-75 tiltrotor
The engine manufacturer has initiated testing of the new turboshaft in Indianapolis, with the new AE 1107F variant sharing 80% commonality with the existing AE 1107C that powers the V-22 Osprey.
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NewsLockheed unveils first F-35A stealth fighter bound for Finland
Lockheed Martin has displayed the first F-35A Lightning II destined for Finland at its Fort Worth facility, marking a milestone for the Nordic nation’s 64-aircraft programme to replace its Boeing F/A-18C/D Hornet fleet.
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NewsWisk completes first hover flight with Gen 6 autonomous air taxi prototype
Air taxi start-up Wisk Aero’s first Gen 6 prototype got off the ground for a brief hover flight on 16 December.
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NewsCourt approves Spirit’s sale of two Chicago O’Hare gates to American
A court filing related to Spirit Airlines’ Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings shows that the ULCC has agreed to transfer the pair of gates – numbers G8 and G10 – to American Airlines.
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NewsC-130J 'uniquely positioned' for India's Medium Transport Aircraft need, Lockheed Martin says
Lockheed Martin is confident that its C-130J is best placed to meet the Indian air force’s Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) requirement, with the US company highlighting its existing relationship with the nation’s defence industrial base.
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NewsBarry Biffle out as CEO of Frontier Airlines
The airline does not specify a reason for parting ways with Biffle, who has held Frontier’s top spot since March 2016.
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NewsMatt Koscal in line to become CEO of Republic Airways in 2026
Regional airline company Repubic Airways Holdings has revealed more details of its leadership transition plan amid ongoing efforts to integrate Mesa Air Group.
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NewsUS Air Force places $240m Lot 2 order for Kongsberg Joint Strike Missiles
The US Air Force has awarded Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace a $240 million contract for Lot 2 production of its air-launched Joint Strike Missile.
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In depthMaterial failure involved in more than half of serious Osprey safety incidents since 2021
A multi-year review conducted the US military’s airworthiness authority for the V-22 tiltrotor found that out of 12 Class A mishaps in recent years, seven featured material failure as a causal or contributing factor.
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NewsSpirit receives $50m lifeline as shutdown speculation swirls
Florida-based ultra-low-cost carrier reaches agreement with creditors for emergency funding as it faces potential operational shutdown and liquidation amid ongoing restructuring efforts.
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NewsJetBlue A320 crew startled by encounter with ‘unseen’ military tanker north of Venezuela
A JetBlue Airbus A320 crew reported a close encounter with a US Air Force tanker aircraft operating without an active transponder during climb-out from Curacao on 12 December, forcing the commercial flight to halt its ascent.
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In depthT-38C phase out begins as USAF flight school receives first T-7A trainer
The US Air Force’s Air Education and Training Command has received its first Boeing T-7A Red Hawk trainer jet, marking a significant milestone in the service’s efforts to modernise pilot training and replace its ageing fleet of Northrop T-38C Talon aircraft.
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NewsSpirit pilots and flight attendants agree to pay cuts as carrier navigates bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines’ pilots and flight attendants have approved revised employment contracts featuring concessions the carrier estimates will save $100 million annually as it seeks to emerge from bankruptcy proceedings.
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NewsCues missed before Southwest 737 began take-off roll on parallel Orlando taxiway
US investigators state that a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 captain did not adhere to runway-verification procedures before the jet commenced its take-off roll from a parallel taxiway at Orlando earlier this year. The aircraft, bound for Albany on 20 March, had been cleared to taxi from its Airside 2 apron ...