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HAECO Engine Services (Xiamen) starts construction of new facility
HAECO Engine Services (Xiamen), a member of the HAECO Group specialising in the overhaul, testing, and component repair services for GE90 series engines, has begun construction on a new facility aimed at increasing capacity by Q4 of 2026. The new facility is expected to support the overhaul, testing, and repair of additional engine types, including…
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Cargo Airlines – Senior Executive Interview Series: Badr Abbas, Emirates SkyCargo
In the next instalment of our senior executive interview series, Badr Abbas, divisional senior vice president at Emirates SkyCargo, discusses resilience in uncertain markets, customer-focused innovation, and the carrier’s vision for the future. How are global economic conditions affecting the air cargo industry, and what implications does this have for Emirates SkyCargo? The air cargo…
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Hydraulic Fluid Contamination and Ice Buildup Led to January F-35A Crash in Alaska
PACAF’s investigation found water-contaminated hydraulic fluid froze and caused a landing gear malfunction, leading to the loss of an F-35A at Eielson AFB. An Accident Investigation Board (AIB) report released on Aug. 26, 2025, by the U.S. Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) has shed light on the circumstances that led to the loss of a U.S.…
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Florida High Schools Deploy Drones to Boost Campus Safety
Schools across the country are preparing to welcome students in grades K-12 for a productive 2025-2026 academic year. Along with this comes a range of emotions for school staff, students, and caregivers. These emotions can span everything from excitement to anxiety, and they vary for each individual. At the core, everyone entering a school…
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easyJet seeks to recruit young Brits as flight attendants
LCC easyJet is offering ‘Flight Paths’ taster sessions as part of its annual recruitment drive aimed at 18–24 year-olds as part of a campaign to fill vacancies and reduce unemployment. The airline is looking to support young Brits ‘not in employment, education or training’ (NEET) as part of its annual cabin crew recruitment drive One…
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Intentional, flagrant, and dangerous
The ATC audio recordings clearly show that this violation of landing aircraft right of way was INTENTIONAL. It was dangerous for both aircraft.
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Lufthansa cabin crews criticise First Class design
Lufthansa’s new Allegris First Class cabin has finally taken flight, after delays in certification. However, the suites design has come in for criticism from flight attendants. According to a report in the aeroTELEGRAPH, which cites a letter from a committee of cabin staff representatives, the middle double suite, designed for couples, is of significant concern.…
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Emirates continues premium economy roll-out
Emirates will be continuing its roll-out of Premium Economy class with more of its next-generation Airbus A350 as well as retrofitted Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s – all featuring Premium Economy – in four cities across the Middle East and West Asia. The addition of the latest Premium Economy and Business Class seats on more…
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$50bn Korean Air order to purchase 103 Boeing aircraft plus 19 engines
Korean Air announced its intent to purchase 103 next-generation aircraft from Boeing, 19 spare engines from GE Aerospace and CFM International, and a comprehensive engine maintenance program with GE Aerospace on August 25. The total investment is valued at approximately USD 50 billion (KRW 70 trillion): USD 36.2 billion (KRW 50 trillion) for Boeing aircraft,…
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Veterans Bring Mission Mindset to the Drone Industry
Across the United States, veterans are taking their mission-driven skills from military service into the fast-growing drone industry. With experience in discipline, technology, and leadership under pressure, they are building businesses and advancing commercial UAV applications from inspections to emergency response. In this guest post, Rahman “Ray” Richardson shares how veterans are reshaping the skies…
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