Emission-free, long-haul flights could be a step closer after a Dutch company created a solar-powered drone where the panels are integrated into the wing.
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American aims to fly MAXs within months
by Adam Thorn October 19, 2020American Airlines has announced plans to return the Boeing 737 Max to service for passenger flights by the end of 2020.
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Qatar draws breast cancer ribbon in sky
by WOFA October 19, 2020Qatar Airways has shown its support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by ‘drawing’ a symbolic pink ribbon in the sky after taking off from Hamad Airport.
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Wake Island Airfield gets US$87m infrastructure upgrade
by Adam Thorn October 19, 2020One of the most isolated US Air Force bases is to receive a US$87 million upgrade courtesy of the US Air Force Civil Engineer Centre (AFCEC).
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Flybe shareholder could revive airline, say reports
by Adam Thorn October 19, 2020One of Flybe’s shareholders is reportedly in talks with the business’ administrator about a bid to resuscitate the airline.
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Embraer creates new division to oversee its flying cars
by Adam Thorn October 16, 2020Embraer has announced a new branded division will oversee the development of its so-called flying cars, known as electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle (eVTOL).
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Qatar Airways bolsters global flight network
by Adam Thorn October 16, 2020Qatar Airways has now resumed services to 100 flight destinations around the world, after initially scaling back operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Momentum Media ranked one of Australia’s most innovative companies
by WOFA October 9, 2020The Australian Financial Review has today recognised Momentum Media for its speedy conceptualisation and delivery of a platform to ensure…
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Hawaiian Airlines revises furlough forecasts
by Adam Thorn September 18, 2020A relaxation of Hawaii’s quarantine rules has prompted the airline to update its expectations for involuntary job cuts.
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US Air Force calls for disruptive acquisitions
by WOFA September 18, 2020The 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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How presidential flights can shape US elections
by WOFA September 18, 2020The University of Dayton’s Janet Bednarek examines how presidents, and their planes, can capture imaginations and shape US elections.
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Comment: Drones change our point of view and truths
by Adam Thorn September 16, 2020Michael Richardson argues drones do more than just shoot video: they new perspective changes how we view events.
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Emirates refunds passengers $1.4bn
by Adam Thorn September 8, 2020The Dubai-owned airline said the 1.4 million requests it’s processed so far worldwide amount to 90 per cent of its huge backlog.
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Comment: Air Canada axing regional flights will gut communities
by Adam Thorn September 7, 2020Isabelle Dostaler and Mohamed Khomsi argue Air Canada’s decision to cut flights will be a “catastrophe” for several remote Canadian communities.
Microsoft Flight Simulator gets warbird
by Adam Thorn
October 19, 2020
Microsoft Flight Simulator is to get its first warbird after a third-party developer released an add-on that lets users fly the Aermacchi MB-339.
Hong Kong and Singapore agree on travel bubble
by Adam Thorn
October 16, 2020
Hong Kong and Singapore are planning to operate a travel bubble that would allow residents to travel between the cities without quarantine.
Royal Navy F-35Bs complete live weapons training
by WOFA
October 16, 2020
F-35B Lightnings embarked on HMS Queen Elizabeth have been undergoing live weapons training in the North Sea dropping 230-kilogram Paveway IV high explosive bombs.
Boeing appoints inaugural chief sustainability officer
by Adam Thorn
September 18, 2020
Boeing has appointed Christopher Raymond to the newly created role of chief sustainability officer, reporting to reporting to executive vice president Greg Smith.
Podcast: How will the industry respond to a drone-led future?
by Adam Thorn
September 16, 2020
In this episode of the World of Aviation podcast, Adam asks Boo whether drones will change the world and what’s the weirdest thing he’s seen in the cockpit.
Comment: Airlines must pivot to ultra-long-haul
by Adam Thorn
September 7, 2020
Linus Bauer surprisingly argues that international airlines need to switch towards ulta-long-haul routes after the coronavirus crisis subsides.
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