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Air Hong Kong transitions to all-A330F fleet
Air Hong Kong, the first all-cargo freighter airline based in Hong Kong, and its customer DHL Express, have celebrated the successful completion of a seven-year re-fleeting programme. With the arrival of the final, newer A330F freighter, and the retirement of the last A300-600F freighter, Air Hong Kong has now transitioned into an all-Airbus A330F airline,…
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Leonardo and Bombardier Eye Maritime Variant of Global 6500 as Italy Weighs Fixed-Wing ASW Options
The MoU signed at Paris Air Show 2025 paves the way for a potential multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft, as Italy looks beyond the P-72A and assesses contenders like the Kawasaki P-1. At the Paris Air Show 2025, Leonardo and Bombardier signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a collaboration for the development of an…
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Comment: How airlines will compete based on the humanness of the digital experience
This article is the first in a new series by Oleksandr Plyska, Vice President at Sigma Software Group, exploring how technology transforms aviation. Over the coming weeks, he’ll dive into the digital innovations shaping passenger experience and backend operations — from AI and IoT [Internet of Things] to cybersecurity, legacy system overhauls, and the key…
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Rolls-Royce eyes return to short-haul engine market
Rolls-Royce is preparing a strategic comeback in the narrowbody aircraft engine market, with UK government backing and a potential revival of a joint venture with Pratt & Whitney, according to comments made by its chief executive Tufan Erginbilgic in The Sunday Times. The engine manufacturer, which currently focuses exclusively on powering long-haul widebody aircraft, is…
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“Pivotal” agreement boosts Saudi–Asia–Europe air cargo links
Saudia Cargo and China Cargo Airlines have signed a strategic agreement aimed at strengthening freight connectivity across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Central to the partnership is a sharp increase in cargo flight frequencies between Riyadh and Shanghai, coupled with enhanced access to European destinations. The agreement reflects both carriers’ shared goal of boosting…
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Lawmakers target ADS-B data misuse
The Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act would block the use of ADS-B data for collecting airport fees or launching investigations. Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced S.2175, with Sens. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Tim Sheehy (R-MT) as co-sponsors. Rep. Robert F. Onder (R-MO) introduced the companion bill, H.4146. From Sen. Budd’s website, the bill: “As a…
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A Brief History of Nuclear Weapons in the Royal Air Force
Following the announcement that the Royal Air Force is regaining nuclear weapons, we explore the service’s history using nukes, explaining why they were originally abandoned in 1998. For 43 years, the RAF was at the forefront of the UK’s nuclear deterrent, with this mission making up a significant portion of the UK’s Cold War deterrent…
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Clip-On IFR training glasses introduced
Instant IFR glasses clip onto your existing eyeglasses or sunglasses. The flip-down lens design allows for smooth transitions between simulated IMC and visual conditions, according to Sporty’s officials.
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UK Police Helicopter Reports Near Miss with U.S. F-15 from RAF Lakenheath
A U.S. F-15 and a UK police helicopter investigating drone activity came within 1,900 feet of vertical separation during a nighttime encounter. No risk of collision was identified. A National Police Air Service (NPAS) helicopter dispatched to investigate reports of drone activity near RAF Lakenheath last November had a near miss with what it believed…
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Monotony, fatigue bad combination for ag pilot
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during a low-level aerial application flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue.
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