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Sikorsky marks 50 years of flying the UH-60 Black Hawk
Half a century ago, a prototype example of the YUH-60A Utility Tactical Transport Aircraft System lifted off from Sikorsky’s Stratford, Connecticut site, marking the first flight of a rotorcraft that has since become one of the most prolific military aircraft of all time.
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Textron Aviation’ supply chain ‘still problematic’ as deliveries remain constrained
Textron’s chief executive has made clear that supply chain troubles continue weighing on the company’s aviation division, with parts shortages still disrupting production and holding up deliveries.
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Alaska to add premium seats across 737 fleet
Seeking a greater slice of the lucrative premium market, Alaska Airlines plans to add more than 1,000 first and premium-economy seats across about 220 aircraft in its fleet.
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Boeing defence business seeks a return to engineering roots under Colbert
Ted Colbert, who took the helm of Boeing’s defence and space business in 2022, is seeking to return the company to its roots in engineering and manufacturing excellence, while also taking prudent risks for the future.
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Why Lockheed Martin’s Hercules is still going strong 70 years after first flight
The ubiquitous Hercules has been a tactical airlift champion since its August 1954 debut, with deliveries passing 2,700 and production expected to continue through the next decade.
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GE Aerospace exploring low-cost ‘disposable’ engines
Amid steady demand for existing propulsion systems, the defence unit of GE Aerospace is targeting development efforts on a series of next-generation technologies, including high-powered adaptive engines and small, low-cost solutions for uncrewed fighter jets.
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Allegiant president Anderson to succeed Gallagher as CEO in September
Longtime Allegiant Travel Group chief executive Maurice Gallagher will step down on 1 September and be succeeded as CEO by company president Gregory Anderson.
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After its latest low, is Boeing ready to turn the corner?
Despite the uprecented scrutiny of its production processes, leadership uncertainty and a recent guilty plea to fraud charges, there are signs that Boeing could be on the mend.
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Analysis
How close calls overshadowed airlines’ safety figures in first half of 2024
The first six months of this year saw strong airline safety performance, with 11 fatalities – but a series of close calls could have seen that number spike towards a total akin to during the 1980s.
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Net-zero emissions goal unreachable without ‘zero emission’ aircraft next decade: report
An environmental-transportation research group is warning that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will do too little to curb carbon output and that manufacturers must start delivering zero-emission aircraft next decade if airlines expect to meet their 2050 net-zero emissions goal.
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Alaska avoids US airline industry’s second-quarter stumbles
With much of the US airline industry seeking but not finding profitability, Alaska Air Group reports a second-quarter profit of $220 million as the carrier’s premium offerings set it apart from struggling discounters.
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Brunk to succeed Timm as Collins Aerospace president
Aerospace giant RTX has named company veteran Troy Brunk as the new president of its Collins Aerospace business, effective immediately.
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United’s second-quarter profits soar as competitors struggle
The major US carrier’s profits increased 23% to $1.32 billion during the second quarter, driven by diverse revenue sources and what it expects to be the “best unit revenue performance” among its major airline peers.
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NOAA orders second G550 for Hurricane Hunter fleet
The US government’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will acquire a second Gulfstream G550 configured as a Hurricane Hunter under a $106 million contract with the Savannah-based business jet manufacturer.
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US lobby groups urge government to increase funding for aviation infrastructure
Almost thirty aviation lobby groups and unions have called on the US government to increase its investment in air traffic control (ATC) infrastructure in order to maintain safety across the country’s national airspace system (NAS).
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Alaska and Hawaiian request transfer of international route authority
The carriers are requesting the transfer of Hawaiian’s international route authority to potential parent company Alaska Air Group.
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SkyWest introduces first Bombardier CRJ550 flying for Delta Connection
US regional carrier SkyWest Airlines has introduced into service the first of 19 Bombardier CRJ550s that it plans to fly under the Delta Connection brand.
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Southwest pilots missed vital NOTAM before early-morning closed-runway take-off
US investigators have disclosed that a runway-closure notice for Maine’s Portland Jetport was missed by pilots of a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 before the aircraft departed the closed runway 29. Although the crew had seen a NOTAM listing the closure at weekends, the captain “incorrectly assumed” that the same NOTAM ...
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NATO pledges to expand defence industrial capacity
National leaders from all 32 NATO member states have committed to expanding defence industrial cooperation throughout the transatlantic bloc and expanding their capacity to deliver military weapons and equipment.
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P&W completes preliminary design review for F135 upgrade
Pratt & Whitney has completed the preliminary design review under the F135 Engine Core Upgrade (ECU) initiative, setting the stage for improved performance and durability.