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Aegean discloses new A321neo order

Greek carrier Aegean Airlines has disclosed that it is the customer behind an order for eight Airbus A321neo airliners which is in addition to the 52 A320neo family aircraft that it already had on order. The additional aircraft will help Aegean continue to grow its network and supports its expansion [read more]

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Airbus and Solar Impulse foundations launch three-year partnership

The Airbus Foundation and Solar Impulse Foundation have launched a three-year partnership to address global sustainability through innovation and collaboration. The partnership will seek appications from projects who seeking to work on ‘critical societal issues’ such as ecosystem degredation, water security and natural disaster risk. Successful projects will gain access [read more]

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Heathrow Airport resumes limited operations

London Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) has resumed limited flight operations this evening after it was closed due to a power outage caused by a fire at a substation. The airport says it will focus operations this evening on repatriation flights and flights scheduled to fly into Heathrow this evening as it [read more]

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Boeing appoints new chief aerospace safety officer

Seattle, Washington-based OEM Boeing has appointed Don Ruhman as the company’s new chief aerospace safety officer. The role will see Mr Ruhman strengthen Boeing’s safety culture and safety practices as well as accelerating and maturing Boeing’s Safety Management System (SMS). Mike Delaney has held the role since its creation in [read more]

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Why Rolls-Royce operates a Boeing 747-200

Rolls-Royce is renowned for producing some of the world’s most advanced aircraft engines, powering commercial, military, and business aviation. However, what many people might not know is that the company operates a Boeing 747-200, a legacy aircraft that plays a crucial role in the development and testing of new jet [read more]