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EU Approves AerCap-Gecas Leasing Group Merger

European Union antitrust regulators green-light the combination of world’s two largest aircraft lessors without concessions.

U.S. Airlines Wrestle with Fuel Shortages

An unexpectedly rapid rise in travel demand and western U.S. wildfires contribute to a shortage of fuel at mainly smaller airports.

Airlines and Airports Disagree over European Slot Rule Change

IATA condemned the European Commission as "out of touch with reality" in its decision to set a 50 percent threshold for "use it or lose it" slot rules.

Cape Air Prepares To Operate Eviation's Alice Electric Commuter

The New England-based regional airline sees strong benefits from electric aircraft services but admits the business case for the switch is not yet proven.

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Rolls Readies Hybrid Airliner Propulsion Trials

Rolls-Royce has delivered the generator and related power electronics for its new electric propulsion system to its testbed in the UK.

Most Airline Passengers Support Mask Wearing: IATA

An IATA survey shows that passengers remain willing to wear masks to mitigate the risk of Covid transmission.

Electrification, Automation Could Transform Regional Air Service

Experts says more energy-efficient propulsion and autonomous flight technology could significant cut the cost of carrying a smaller numbers of passengers.

Airbus Delivers First A350 from Chinese Completion Center

Delivery of an A350 from the Tianjin completion and delivery center marks a new milestone in Airbus’s partnership with China.

UAL Sees Return to Profit in Q3 Despite Covid Surge

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby predicts that increasing vaccination rates will mitigate any negative affect on demand caused by Covid’s Delta variant.

FAA Halts Operation of Rhoades Aviation/Transair

The action by the FAA to ground Rhoades Aviation relates to an investigation into maintenance deficiencies, not the July 2 ditching accident.

FAA Calls For Boeing 737 Cabin Pressure Switch Inspections

An FAA airworthiness directive was issued to assess the risk of dual-switch failures in 737 airliner cabin pressure systems.

Air Arabia Partners with Investment Group to Launch New Armenian Airline

The new airline joint venture is expected to lead to dramatic improvements in flight connectivity for Armenians living overseas.

Airbus Joins Canada’s SAF+ Sustainable Fuel Consortium

Europe’s dominant airframe maker has committed to invest in SAF development and production in North America.

Pratt & Whitney Hybrid-electric System To Fly in a Dash 8 in 2024

The governments of Canada and Quebec have committed to providing half of a C$163 million investment in Pratt Canada’s hybrid-electric demonstrator program.

Global Flight Data Highlights Harsh Realities of Covid Impact

Airlines continue to face uncertainty over possible longer-term changes to the air transport market, partly due to different rates of Covid vaccination.

European Commission Confirms Plans for Aviation Fuel Tax

Along with new taxes, Europe’s “Fit for 55” green policies include an SAF blending mandate and the end of airlines’ free allowances in the bloc’s ETS.

Russian Government Issues New Plan To Boost Airliner Output

The Irkut MC-21 and SSJ100 would become the main beneficiaries of a $25 billion allocation from the Russian government.

Boeing Partners with SkyNRG on Sustainable Fuel Initiative

Collaboration among Boeing, SkyNRG, and SkyNRG Americas will lead to more availability of SAF globally and use by the airframer for its own operations.

Airline Leaders Slam Politicians over Irrational Covid Policies

IATA director general Willie Walsh and Flypop founder Nino Judge demanded fundamental changes in Covid travel policies to open international routes.

Additive Manufacturing Gains Altitude as Technology Matures

More aerospace companies are looking to exploit the design flexibility, cost efficiency, and greater sustainability delivered by additive manufacturing.

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