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‘Illegal interference’ behind January UIA crash, says minister
The revelation comes a fortnight after Iranian authorities agreed to turn the flight’s black boxes over to international investigators.
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US to ease drone export rules
The White House has announced plans to ease restrictions on drone exports under the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR).
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World’s largest amphibian aircraft makes ocean debut
The state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) said the B-002A vessel departed Shanzihe airport before pulling off a successful landing in the Yellow Sea
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Iran slams US over ‘intentional’ attack on airliner
/Iranian authorities have claimed that a US fighter jet intentionally “harassed” an Iranian passenger airliner over Syria, which resulted in the injury of passengers on board.
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Grounding 737s could cause engine failure, warns FAA
/Investigators reportedly found that the plane’s “engine bleed air fifth stage check” valves had the tendency to stick in the open position.
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SIA secures US$540 million in loans
/Singapore Airlines (SIA) has successfully completed a US$541 million in debt capital through a series of long-term loans, secured on a number of its Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 787-10 aircraft. With the completion of these transactions, the airline has now secured a total of US$1.19 billion from secured financing since the beginning of the 2020-21
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