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Lufthansa Technik seeks AeroSHARK certification for A330
Lufthansa Technik has started the certification process of AeroSHARK for the Airbus A330ceo, the first Airbus model set to benefit from the drag-reducing riblet film developed with BASF Coatings. Certification will be sought through a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), enabling modifications to the A330-200 and A330-300 fuselage and nacelles, with completion expected in 2026. Andrew…
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Controller invents new ‘confounding’ procedure
The controller seemed to have invented a new and confounding, unpublished and unsafe procedure. This is a perfect example of normalization of deviance and if not addressed will result in another fatal midair.
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State Court to the Pentagon’s Doorstep: The Teal Vs Vector Question That Washington Can’t Ignore
The lawsuit between Red Cat Holdings’ Teal Drones and Vector may be filed in Utah,
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Anuvu acquired by Platinum Equity
Private finance group Platinum Equity has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire IFE and connectivity provider Anuvu. Terms of the deal have not been made public. Headquartered in Lombard, Illinois Anuvu serves more than 150 airline and 30 cruise-line customers worldwide. The company operates two primary divisions, namely media technology services…
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Qantas launches trackable luggage range
Qantas and Australian luggage brand July have collaborated to launch a range of trackable luggage. The new line-up features July’s patented CaseSafe tracking technology integrated into the TSA lock system of its suitcases. The next-generation technology offers capabilities through Apple’s Find My network or Google’s Find Hub, making it easier for customers to monitor their…
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Cathay to reopen Beijing Capital lounge
Cathay Pacific has reopened its newly redesigned flagship lounge at Beijing Capital International Airport. The move is the latest in the carrier’s lounge refit programme, following the reopening of The Bridge at Hong Kong International Airport in May. To inaugurate the lounge, the airline held a launch event on 15 August hosted by Cathay Group…
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Air India commences 787-8 refit programme
Air India has commenced the widebody retrofit programme for its B787-8 aircraft, with the first of 26 aircraft having flown to a Boeing facility in Victorville, California in July. A second aircraft is scheduled to depart for the same facility in October 2025, with both expected to return to service this December. The retrofit programme…
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Meet The Mechanics: An interview with Eva Schnierle, Lufthansa Technik
In the first 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 Eva Schnierle of Lufthansa Technik, who shares how starting out in a glider club workshop sparked her passion for precision in aircraft engine maintenance, and…
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Applications open for CFI scholarships
The scholarships, given in partnership with Women in Aviation International (WAI) and the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI), are valued at more than $20,000 each, which includes lifetime access to the King School library and $5,000 in cash.
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Defence Paralysis: Innovation Starved, Capability Lost
At this moment, two UK-verified, government-backed programmes one capable of decisive autonomous strike and the
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