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Signature Aviation Unveils New Branding at S&D Show

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Earlier this year, the company began the rebranding process at its terminals, starting with its facility at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, which hosted this year’s Super Bowl. (www.ainonline.com) Plus d'info...

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Emirates Successfully Flies Damaged Airbus A380 from Moscow to Dubai, Circumventing Western Sanctions

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Emirates airline has ingeniously circumvented Western sanctions on Russia by flying a significantly damaged Airbus A380 back to Dubai. The aircraft encountered an unusual accident at Moscow Domodedovo Airport last Wednesday, where it was hit by a service truck, causing substantial damage to its undercarriage just before a scheduled flight to Dubai. (www.airguide.info) Plus d'info...

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Rolls-Royce Advances Pearl 10X Engine Testing for Dassault Falcon 10X

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Rolls-Royce is progressing towards the inaugural flight of its Pearl 10X engine aboard a Boeing 747-200 flying testbed, following the successful completion of rigorous ground tests. These tests have verified the engine’s reliability and performance metrics, aligning with the company’s predictions. Engineered for the Dassault Falcon 10X, the Pearl 10X is distinguished as the most potent engine in its family, delivering 18,250 lb. of thrust. (www.airguide.info) Plus d'info...

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Boeing Shells Out $160M to Alaska After Door Plug Blowout

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The aircraft manufacturing is expected to pay more, but the terms are confidential. (airlinegeeks.com) Plus d'info...

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Icon Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection: Pledges Transparency

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Icon Aircraft, manufacturer of the Icon A5 amphibious Light Sport aircraft, announced this morning (April 4) it has filed for Chapter 11 protection under the Bankruptcy Code. The filing is part of “a strategic restructuring process,” according to a statement. As part of the announcement, Icon said its management team “remains committed to the Company’s mission of revolutionizing personal aviation and continuing to support owners and employees during this transition.” (www.avweb.com) Plus d'info...

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Kalitta Charters II retires last Boeing 727

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April 5th, 2024, marks a sad day for old jet and aviation lovers as Michigan based Kalitta Charters II has retired its final Boeing 727 freighter. N729CK sn 22982 was a Boeing 727-264 built in May 1982. The almost 42 year old aircraft was the last operating 727 in Kalitta’s fleet. The aircraft was ferried from the companys headquarters at Willow Run, KYIP to its maintenance and storage facility in Oscoda, KOSC. The short 39 minute flight operated as KII729 or dragster 729. Prior to its… (www.youtube.com) Plus d'info...

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UPS wins air cargo contract with Postal Service, replaces FedEx

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UPS will begin delivering for the USPS under a new contract, starting in September. (www.freightwaves.com) Plus d'info...

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A Badly Damaged 33-Year-Old United 767 Comes Back From The Dead

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Eight months after one of United Airlines’ Boeing 767-300ERs suffered substantial frame damage during landing, the aircraft lives to see another day. (www.gatechecked.com) Plus d'info...

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Boeing and Airbus Edge Closer to Dividing Spirit AeroSystems in Strategic Deal

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Boeing and Airbus are reportedly moving closer to a unique agreement to divide the operations of Spirit AeroSystems, aiming to take over specific facilities that are crucial for their leading jet programs, according to sources familiar with the negotiations. This potential deal between the aerospace behemoths could mark the end of Boeing’s two-decade initiative to outsource significant portions of its production. (www.airguide.info) Plus d'info...

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Seaplanes recreate circumnavigation of Australia along with first female pilot to attempt it.

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G'day! The 6th of April 2024 is the 100th anniversary of the start of the Royal Australian Air Force's first flight around Australia in a seaplane. Two groups of seaplane enthusiasts plan to celebrate this milestone with a lap around mainland Australia, departing from Point Cook Victoria, the original expedition’s starting point, on the original date. Feel free to follow along. (www.100asa.com.au) Plus d'info...

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Lancair 360 makes emergency landing on highway

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Lancair 360 N360XS makes emergency landing on US-1 Northbound near Raleigh NC approx 430pm Thursday (www.wral.com) Plus d'info...

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Nolinor offers major salary increases to its pilots

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MIRABEL, QC, April 9, 2024 /CNW/ - As the aviation industry faces a shortage of pilots, compounded by regulatory challenges and the after-effects of the pandemic, Nolinor Aviation is setting itself apart with a bold initiative aimed at valuing and retaining talent within its team. Recognizing the crucial importance of its pilots in maintaining the quality of service for which the company is renowned, Nolinor has announced a major revision of the salary grid for its Boeing 737 Captains.This new… (finance.yahoo.com) Plus d'info...

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Spirit To Furlough Pilots; Defer Aircraft Deliveries Due To Cash Crunch

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Spirit Airlines announced today that, to save cash, it will furlough 260 pilots and postpone Airbus aircraft deliveries scheduled from the second quarter of next year through 2026. The aircraft deliveries are scheduled to be deferred until 2030-2031. Deliveries scheduled from 2027 to 2029 are not affected. The pilot furloughs are scheduled to start September 1. (www.avweb.com) Plus d'info...

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A Southwest Boeing 737 lost engine cover during takeoff, FAA is investigating

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An engine cowling fell off of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 and struck a wing flap during takeoff from Denver International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said Sunday. (www.cnbc.com) Plus d'info...

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German airports reach agreement to end strike action

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The German trade union Verdi has made a pay agreement covering some 25,000 security staff to avert more strike action. A dispute with airports has led to a series of strikes at some of Germany's busiest hubs, with a large number of flights canceled on numerous strike days. The agreement comes after an arbitration process that was launched on Friday at a secret location. What we know so far Verdi had said it would not call for any further work stoppages by security service providers until… (www.dw.com) Plus d'info...

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The last Martin Mars water bomber will fly again.

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The famed Martin Mars bomber, a massive water tanker aircraft used for fighting fires for more than a half-century in British Columbia, is expected to make its last flight this fall when it will be flown to North Saanich for a permanent display in the B.C. Aviation Museum. (www.timescolonist.com) Plus d'info...

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Travel April Fools’ Day 2024 Round Up

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Another year, another round of April Fools’ jokes. It’s that time when corporate marketing departments can go wild, posting their cringe content for a few laughs. (www.gatechecked.com) Plus d'info...

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United's Island Hopper Adventure: 7 Pacific Islands in 15 Hours on a Boeing 737

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When it comes to serving remote communities, airlines are sometimes the only means to provide vital resources to these places. One such example is the "Island Hopper", a service by United Airlines from Honolulu (HNL) to Guam (GUM) that stops in various Pacific islands. (aeroxplorer.com) Plus d'info...

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The World's Longest Domestic Flight: 21 Hours on an Airbus A350

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Although it does not operate as a nonstop flight, Air France’s direct Paris to Papeete service clocks in at around 21 to 22 hours, with a stop in Los Angeles. It is one of the many airlines that operates the second leg of the journey from Los Angeles to Papeete. (aeroxplorer.com) Plus d'info...

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The Most Dangerous Airport in the World, Plus 12 Nail-biters

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Thanks to aircraft technology, more efficient air traffic control and better training for pilots and mechanics, air travel has become safer. The number of fatal accidents involving jet airliners worldwide dropped from 40 per million flights in 1959 to just 0.05 deaths per million flights in 2021, according to global data gathered by aircraft manufacturer Boeing. (science.howstuffworks.com) Plus d'info...

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Rolls-Royce begins testing of its most powerful business aviation engine

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Rolls-Royce, makers of powerful jet engines and brilliant cars, has announced the start of the flight test campaign for their engine, the Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X. The Pearl 10X will power the Dassault Falcon 10X, the French manufacturer’s newest flagship aircraft. The first flight of the engine was onboard the company’s dedicated test aircraft, a Boeing 747 flying testbed. The Pearl 10X is the newest member of Rolls-Royce’s state-of-the-art Pearl engine family. It is also the first-ever… (interestingengineering.com) Plus d'info...

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Hainan Airlines Eyes Major Airbus A330-900 Order Amid Fleet Expansion

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Hainan Airlines, a prominent player in China’s aviation sector, is reportedly on the brink of significantly boosting its fleet with an order for up to 20 Airbus A330-900 aircraft. This speculation arises from a stock exchange filing which revealed the airline’s board of directors’ approval for the purchase of aircraft kitchen equipment specifically designed for the A330-900, despite the airline currently not operating any A330-900s in its fleet. (www.airguide.info) Plus d'info...

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ICAO Council adopts new international aviation Standards and Recommended Practices for remotely piloted aircraft systems

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Montréal, 5 April 2024 – New aviation Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) adopted at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) will enhance safety and accelerate the transformation of the global air navigation system, including the integration of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS). “The sustainable development of aviation worldwide requires a performance-driven and service-oriented advanced global air navigation system. Today we have taken significant steps towards… (www.icao.int) Plus d'info...

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Whistleblower reporting defects in 787/777

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Federal authorities say they’re investigating Boeing after a whistleblower repeatedly raised concerns with two widebody jet models, and claimed the company retaliated against him. Whistleblower Sam Salehpour, a Boeing engineer, alleges that Boeing took shortcuts when manufacturing its 777 and 787 Dreamliner jets, and that the risks could become catastrophic as the airplanes age. The New York Times was first to report the whistleblower complaint. (www.cnn.com) Plus d'info...

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Sun ’n Fun event features a week of aviation excitement

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Tampa International Airport is prepared to help one of the nation’s largest aviation events celebrate its 50th anniversary. The Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo, a week of aviation-related events that includes airshows, aircraft displays, learning opportunities, family entertainment, and more is running April 9-14 at Lakeland International Airport. The weeklong event began in 1975. Sun n Fun photo Highlights include piloting tips, aviation vendors, paragliders and hot air balloons, vintage aircraft, a… (news.tampaairport.com) Plus d'info...

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