Aviation engineering news
Boeing pushes 777X entry into service back to 2026 as it cuts staff
12/10/2024
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Boeing has pushed the delivery of its newest aircraft, the Boeing 777-9 (777X), back to 2026 as it struggles to deal with industrial action on top of production delays. The news came in an email from Boeing Chief Executive Kelly Ortberg who told staff that they had informed airlines that [read more]
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Air cargo news
European Cargo to open base at Cardiff Airport
10/10/2024
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Long-haul air freight specialist European Cargo has announced it will open a base at Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) from the 16th October. The Bournemouth headquartered carrier will initially operate three flights per week between China and Wales using Passenger to Freight (P2F) converted Airbus A340-600. European Cargo started life during COVID [read more]
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Airline news
UK airlines cancel Florida flights as Hurricane approaches
09/10/2024
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UK Airlines including Virgin Atlantic, Tui Airways UK and British Airways have cancelled flights to Florida as a state of emergency is declared in the state as Hurricane Milton approaches Tampa. The Hurricane is expected to make landfall in the next 24 hours bring a 15ft high storm surge and [read more]
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Airline news
UK based Padpilot selected by Etihad for ground training
06/10/2024
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Gloucester, UK-based theory training specialist Padpilot has been selected by Etihad to provide ground training as part of the airline’s Aviation Training’s Multi Pilot Licence (MPL) training programs. The partnership will help Etihad to deliver world-class training for its trainee pilots in a dynamic and effective learning environment. “We strongly [read more]
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Airport News
Cornwall Airport Newquay sees off Farnborough to win Health & Safety Award
04/10/2024
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Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY/EGHQ) has been awarded Best Small Airport in the Health and Safety Week Awards seeing off Farnborough (FAB/EGLF) to claim the top spot. The awards, supported by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), recognise safety initiatives and health and safety [read more]
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Aviation engineering news
Avolon reports strong first 9 months of 2024
03/10/2024
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Irish leasing and aviation financing specialist Avolon has reported a strong 9 months of 2024 with the purchase of 134 aircraft arranged during that period. The figures come as Avolon releases its 3rd Quarter (Q3) statement which shows that during Q3 it delivered 9 new aircraft, and transitioned the lease [read more]
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Airline news
Cebu Pacific orders 70 Airbus A321neos
02/10/2024
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Manilla-based low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has confirmed an order for 70 Airbus A321neo airlines firming up an MoU it signed in July. The selection of the A321neo will help the airline reduce operating costs and help to reduce the airline’s carbon footprint and become more sustainable. Cebu Pacific already operates [read more]
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News
Aberdeen Airport joins NATS & Altitude Angel Drone Approval Service
02/10/2024
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Aberdeen Airport (ABZ/EGPD) has become the latest UK airport to launch a dedicated Drone Approval Service in collaboration with National Air Traffic Services (NATS) and Altitude Angel. The new system means that Drone pilots can request permission to operate in the Flight Restriction Zone (FRZ) of Aberdeen Airport via the [read more]
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eVTOL
Lilium hits power-on milestone for first ‘in-production’ Lilium Jet
01/10/2024
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Leading electric aircraft manufacturer and pioneer in Regional Air Mobility (RAM) Lilium has completed its first power-on milestone for the first in-production Lilium Jet MSN1 at its facility in Munich, Germany marking another step on its path to first flight and certification. During the power-on test the low-voltage electrical systems [read more]
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Airline news
Pegasus Airlines rolls out AI cabin announcements
01/10/2024
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Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines (FlyPGS) is rolling out AI-enabled cabin announcements across its fleet in a ground-breaking new multilingual project to improve passenger experience. Developed by Pegasus Innovation Lab, established last year in Silicon Valley, the AI system is programmed with the synthesised voices of pilots who work at [read more]
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Airline news
Etihad launches winter deals for those looking to escape the cold
30/09/2024
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Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad has launched a series of special winter fares from the UK and Ireland for those looking to escape the cold British & Irish Winter and find some sun in the Middle East, India and Asia. From the 28th of September to the 4th of October, flights [read more]
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Air cargo news
IAG Cargo reinstates London to Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur operations
29/09/2024
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International Airlines Group (IAG) Cargo is providing a boost to the Asia-Pacific cargo market from London with the return of Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur flights after a four-year break. From the 28th of October this year, there will be three cargo flights per week from London Gatwick (LGW/EGKK) to Bangkok [read more]
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Airline news
Global Airlines takes another step toward starting operations
24/09/2024
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Prospective start up airline Global Airlines has taken another step towards being an operational airline after signing an agreement with German MRO Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) to prepare and maintain its sole Airbus A380 which is currently stored at Prestwick Airport. Global Airlines signed the contract yesterday which will see [read more]
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Airline news
Menzies Aviation extends partnership with Ryanair
22/09/2024
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Edinburgh headquartered ground handling specialists Menzies Aviation has extended its partnership with Irish budget airline Ryanair (FR/RYR) to include Iași International Airport bringing the total number of Ryanair locations serviced by Menzies up to 10. Iași International Airport, one of the oldest airports in Romania is the fifth airport in [read more]
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Airline news
Loganair boosts ‘same-plane’ island connectivity
21/09/2024
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Scottish regional airline Loganair (LM/LOG) is boosting connectivity to and from the Scottish islands with more ‘same-plane; services in its 2025 schedule. The new services include connecting Sumburgh to Belfast, Sumburgh to Manchester, Kirkwall to Belfast and Kirkwall to Manchester. Operating the routes as ‘same-plane’ means passengers don’t need to [read more]
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Aviation engineering news
Boeing begins enforced furlough as strike action halts production
20/09/2024
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Boeing has told employees that they need to enforce furlough on employees as strike action by staff in Washington State halts production. The Seattle-based plane maker says that the furlough is needed to preserve cash and ensure the company can recover post-strike Exevutives, Managers and employees will be furloughed for [read more]
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Airport News
Cornwall Airport Newquay continues growth with busy summer season
17/09/2024
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Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY/EGHQ) is continuing its growth with a summer season that saw 160,000 passengers pass through its terminal in June, July and August. The airport has been bolstered by Ryanair flights and their route to Alicante grew by 205% thanks to extra flights this year. Routes to London [read more]
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Helicopter news
Airbus could build new helicopter factory in North Wales
17/09/2024
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Airbus is set to re-enter the running for a Ministry of Defence (MoD) contract to replace the Puma Helicopter fleet, including plans to build a new Helicopter engineering facility at Broughton in North Wales. Airbus previously withdrew from the process saying that the tender, worth around £1bn wasn’t attractive enough. [read more]
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eVTOL
The Vertical Aerospace VX4: A New Frontier in Urban Air Mobility
16/09/2024
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Urban air mobility (UAM) is on the cusp of revolutionising how we travel, and one of the most promising contributors to this transformation is the Vertical Aerospace VX4. As part of the eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) industry, the VX4 is a sleek and advanced aircraft designed to provide [read more]
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Aviation engineering news
Avolon acquires 118 aircraft with Castlelake takeover
14/09/2024
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Dublin Ireland headquartered aviation leasing specialists Avolon has agreed to acquire Castlelake Aviation Limited, including its aircraft portfolio along with orders and options. Castlelake’s assets consist of a $5bn aircraft portfolio with 105 aircraft already on lease with airlines, 70% of which are new technology aircraft, as well as commitments [read more]
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Aviation engineering news
Boeing workers to strike after rejecting 25% payrise
13/09/2024
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Just days after Boeing confirmed their next new aircraft will be built in Washington State, staff at their Washington plants have voted to reject the contract offer and begun to strike. Members of the International Association of Machinists (IAM) District 751, which has about 33,000 members at Boeing say that [read more]
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