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Boeing delivers 2,500th AH-64 Apache helicopter
/The latest delivery of an E-model Apache tailored to US Army specifications marks a milestone for both the company and the program – the 2,500th Apache produced and distributed for service. When the first AH-64 (A-model) was delivered by Boeing heritage company McDonnell Douglas in January 1984, the production line served just the US Army.
Read moreEU suspends Pakistani airline amid fraudulent license scandal
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has announced that it will be suspending Pakistan International Airlines’ authorisation to fly into EU member states, citing “safety management” concerns.
Read morePodcast: Qatar’s new VP reveals how the airline seized the initiative
/In this episode, we talk to the VP Pacific of Qatar Airways, Tom Scruby, about why the airline decided to keep flying.
Read moreHow COVID-19 is impacting airline emissions
/The coronavirus pandemic could lead to worse aviation emissions despite the significant reduction of planes in the sky, a report by HSBC has claimed. The analysis reveals that, while reduced flying capacity has been helpful in reducing CO2, it has also led to the delay of new, more eco-friendly aircraft. “Prior to the pandemic, all
Read moreNorwegian sues Boeing, scraps orders for 97 aircraft
European budget airline Norwegian Air has cancelled orders for 97 aircraft from Chicago-based manufacturer Boeing, at the same time the company has levelled a suit to reclaim pre-delivery payments for the aircraft. In total, orders for five wide-body 787 Dreamliners and 92 737 MAX narrow-body jets have been cancelled, as well as the GoldCare service
Read moreATTOL ‘world-first’: Wheels up on Airbus’ autonomous flight project
| 1 Comment on ATTOL ‘world-first’: Wheels up on Airbus’ autonomous flight projectAfter two years of extensive testing, Airbus has successfully flight tested the company’s Autonomous Taxi, Take-Off and Landing (ATTOL) project. After over 500 partial wet runs, Airbus has achieved full-cycle flight testing with a commercial airliner; meaning the aircraft successfully taxied, departed and landed of a commercial aircraft through fully automatic vision-based flight tests using
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