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Etihad Cargo boosts freighter capacity for winter 2025 schedule
Etihad Cargo has announced it will be expanding its freighter network this winter with additional flight frequencies and new routes. The new winter schedule will include an additional freighter service to the UK, with two new weekly flights to East Midlands. The carrier says the boost to capacity will strengthen key trade corridors across Asia,…
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Separated tailwheel spring, crosswind bad combination for Piper pilot
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind, after the right tailwheel spring separated.
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Korean Air acquires $217m WestJet stake
Korean Air has announced it has acquired a 11.02% stake in WestJet’s parent companies, Kestrel Topco Inc. and Kestrel Holdings Inc, through an investment of $217m. This investment represents a 10% equity stake in Canada’s second-largest airline. The transaction, first agreed upon on May 9, 2025 has now been completed, with Delta Air Lines and…
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Airbus, Leonardo and Thales look to combine space operations
Airbus, Leonardo and Thales have signed an MoU aimed at combining their respective space activities into a new company. The three companies aim to strengthen Europe’s strategic autonomy in space. This new company also intends to develop and implement national sovereign space programmes. Airbus will contribute with its Space Systems and Space Digital businesses, coming…
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Further strikes planned by Aer Lingus cabin crew as dispute escalates
Workers at the Irish airline at Manchester Airport are planning industrial action, due to a pay discrepancy between them and their counterparts in Ireland. Around 130 workers, members of the Unite union, plan a walkout from 9 to 11 November, 14 November and 16 to 18 November. These strike dates are additional to the walk…
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Second Prototype of China’s J-36 Uncovered with Notable Structural Changes
Several images showing what appears to be the second prototype of the J-36 heavy fighter have started circulating online. Several images showing what appears to be the second prototype of the J-36 heavy fighter have started circulating online. The second airframe seems to retain the core configuration of its predecessor, such as the extensive control…
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Birthplace of British aviation demolished despite local pleas
The cottages at 3 & 4 Lows Lane, Stanton-by-Dale – birthplace of aviation pioneer Hugh
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Meet The Mechanics: An interview with Nicolas Pecher, AFI KLM E&M
In the next instalment of our ‘Meet the Mechanics’ interview series – created to shine a light on the hands-on professionals who keep aircraft in top condition – we feature Nicolas Pecher from Air France Industries-KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI-KLM E&M) who talks about his journey through AFI-KLM E&M, from apprentice to engine expert, and the sense…
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Crews Safe After USS Nimitz Loses Sea Hawk and Super Hornet
The U.S. Pacific Fleet has confirmed the safe rescue of all personnel after an MH-60R Sea Hawk and an F/A-18F Super Hornet from USS Nimitz both crashed into the South China Sea just 30 minutes apart. Five personnel, three on board an MH-60R Sea Hawk, and two in the F/A-18F Super Hornet, were recovered safely…
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LHD Trieste, Italian Navy’s Largest Warship Since WWII, Receives Its Battle Flag
The ceremony, held in Trieste, coincided with the 71st anniversary of the city’s return to Italy and marks the ship’s transition toward full operational service. The Italian Navy’s newest amphibious assault ship, LHD (Landing Helicopter Dock) Trieste, received its battle flag during a ceremony held onboard at Molo Bersaglieri, in Trieste, northeastern Italy, on Oct.…
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