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United partners with Mesa and Archer on regional electric aircraft
/Mesa Air Group, in partnership with United Airlines, announced it will be working with Archer, the world’s leading urban air mobility company, to advance the adoption of sustainable flight in regional aviation. Since its founding, Mesa has been a leader in introducing new technology to regional aviation. Mesa’s expertise in operating regional service and navigating
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US to refrain from imposing further tariffs on EU aircraft
The US Trade Representative’s office said on Thursday that it had agreed with US industry not to impose additional tariffs on imported EU goods, a first step in efforts to dissolve a 17-year dispute over trans-Atlantic aircraft trade. The European Union acknowledged the decision not to increase current tariffs, and reiterated again for the third
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Sikorsky set to deliver last set of Presidential helicopters to Marines
/Sikorsky has now secured a deal to supply five additional VH-92A Presidential ‘white top’ helicopters to the US Marine Corps. The global defence prime Lockheed Martin subsidiary has been awarded a contract by the US Navy to deliver five VH-92A Presidential Helicopters, also known as ‘White Tops’ to the Marine Corps, in addition to the
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US bailout package for airports approved, airlines yet to be decided
A US House committee on Wednesday officially approved a $42 billion financial assistance package for the transportation sector that will see US airports provided with $8 billion in relief. However, another House committee is still to decide on the fate of US airlines and concessionaires, with a vote to be performed on Thursday over a
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US to ‘level the playing field’ in trans-Atlantic tariff dispute
/The US Trade Representative’s office has said it looks forward to working with its European counterparts to “level the playing field” in the 16-year-long dispute over aircraft subsidies in the near future. A USTR spokesman said that the office will begin working with European allies once President Joe Biden’s nominee for the top role in
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Cargojet to expand fleet with 767Fs and 777Fs
Canadian freight operator Cargojet has announced a comprehensive plan for its fleet and route expansion to meet domestic and international growth opportunities starting 2021 and beyond. Having successfully raised $365 million earlier this month, through an equity raise to pay off debt and acquire new aircraft, Cargojet is rapidly moving forward to execute its growth
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