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Indian air force shows first Tata-built C295
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (281+ words) The C295 is a key element in Indian air force efforts to upgrade its tactical airlift capabilities. The first Airbus Defence & Space C295 tactical transport produced in India is being prepared for its maiden sortie. An Indian air force social media post…...
Middle East conflict dents Air Arabia's first-quarter performance
5+ hour, 26+ min ago (402+ words) UAE budget carrier remains strongly profitable and asserts confidence in recovery. United Arab Emirates budget carrier Air Arabia recorded a fall of around 20% fall in its pre-tax and net profits over the first quarter, as the result of the Middle…...
Air Asia receives first A321 LR
8+ hour, 26+ min ago (559+ words) Air Asia Group will also embark on "proactive fleet management" for the year, with its total fleet reduced." Malaysia's Air Asia has received its first Airbus A321 LR, with a second due to join its fleet in June. The low-cost carrier…...
Crews survive dramatic EA-18 G air show crash
7+ hour, 17+ min ago (276+ words) Accident marks loss of high value electronic warfare platforms that are no longer in production. " The crews of two US Navy Boeing EA-18 G Growler electronic attack aircraft are safe following a midair collision at a US air show. The…...
UK Typhoons make operational debut in Middle East carrying counter-drone APKWS rockets
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (588+ words) Laser-guided rockets can be used to engage one-way attack drones. Eurofighter Typhoons performing defensive operations in the Middle East with the UK Royal Air Force (RAF) have been equipped with a low-cost counter-drone capability following the completion of a rapid…...
Croatia Airlines A220 suffers runway excursion during aborted take-off at Split
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (411+ words) Twinjet bound for Frankfurt apparently hits signboard as it veers onto grass. One of Croatia Airlines" Airbus A220-300s has suffered a runway excursion while aborting take-off from Split. The aircraft (9 A-CAN) had been bound for Frankfurt as flight OU412 on 16 May. But…...
Cashflow pressures send UK modular trainer developer Aeralis into administration
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (637+ words) Cashflow problems and delayed release of UK investment plan cited as factors in decision. UK modular training aircraft developer Aeralis has been placed into administration, following a decision by the company's board of directors. Announcing the step on 15 May, Buchler…...
Il-114-300 flown close to North Pole to test Arctic navigation capabilities
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (323+ words) United Aircraft has flown its Ilyushin Il-114-300 turboprop in the Arctic region to test navigation capabilities and secure extended operating conditions during certification. The prototype aircraft conducted a series of flights from airfields on the far northern Russian archipelagos of Novaya…...
The strategy behind Alaska Airlines's global expansion
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (1146+ words) With plans to launch a dozen intercontinental routes with 787s, Alaska's CEO intends to transform the once-regional airline into a global player. Alaska Airlines is following a well-worn road with its new service to Europe. The Oneworld alliance carrier launched its…...
US Air Force HH-60 W crew rescues 11 survivors from King Air 300 crash off Florida coast
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (684+ words) The charter flight was transiting between two islands in the Bahamas when it lost power in both engines. Military assets from both the US Air Force and Coast Guard rescued 11 people from the Atlantic Ocean'after their Beechcraft King Air 300 turboprop…...