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US Air Force calls for disruptive acquisitions
The Assistant Secretary of the US Air Force for Acquisition has used an address to outline an agile, digital-focused acquisition model for new capabilities.
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Cheeky buggers: US Air Force reveals it has already built and flown its future fighter
/In a major milestone for the US Air Force’s ‘next generation air dominance’ fighter program, Dr Will Roper, the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, has revealed that the plane has already been built and flown. With the growing success of Russian and Chinese fifth-generation fighter aircraft like the Su-57,
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Lufthansa to expand network, warns staff of layoffs and fleet changes
German flag-carrier Lufthansa has announced the addition of 15 new tourist-driven destinations to its network for 2021, while simultaneously warning staff to prepare for mass layoffs and the impending announcement of a fleet restructure. Lufthansa has announced the addition of 15 new tourist destinations to its network for the summer of 2021, as it banks
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US House of Reps condemns Boeing, FAA for MAX disasters
| 3 Comments on US House of Reps condemns Boeing, FAA for MAX disastersThe two fatal 737 MAX crashes “never should have happened” and “could have been prevented”, said the US House transportation and infrastructure committee in its report on Wednesday. The House report, which concludes an 18-month investigation, condemned both Boeing and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for their roles in the tragic accidents. The House
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Air Canada to offer ‘infinite flight’ passes
Air Canada has unveiled its new Infinite Canada Flight Pass, which allows its loyalty program customers to take unlimited domestic flights for a flat fee, for up to three months. Pass holders will have the ability to book domestic travel on Air Canada, Air Canada Express and Air Canada Rouge, with no limit on the
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EasyJet calls on EU to unite on COVID restrictions
EasyJet chief executive Johan Lundgren has joined the likes of Ryanair in lashing out at European governments for their inconsistent approach to travel restrictions and quarantine requirements throughout the continent. The low-cost carrier executive spoke out at an online event hosted by Brussels-based industry group Airlines for Europe, which welcomed both industry figures and EU
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