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Kenya Airways, the national carrier, is facing a severe shortage of pilots as it prepares to expand its operations with new aircraft deliveries. The airline, which has relied heavily on Kenyan and East African pilots, will need to recruit around 60 captains in the coming years to meet its growth
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Boeing has announced that it has received type-design approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for up to 330-minute extended operations (ETOPS) on its 777 fleet. This approval allows certain 777 models to fly longer distances without needing to be in range of an alternate airport, reducing travel
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Etihad Airways has ordered 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and two Boeing 777 Freighters, valued at $2.8 billion. Meanwhile, Lockheed Martin has inked a deal to build 30 F-35 fighter jets for the Pentagon, with a potential value of up to $4 billion. The contracts demonstrate the ongoing demand for
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Emirates Airlines started the Dubai Airshow with a bang, securing a monumental $18bn order for 50 Boeing 777s, marking the largest dollar-value order in Boeing's history. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Emirates' chairman and chief executive, hailed the deal as a milestone, emphasizing the airline's
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At the ongoing Dubai Airshow, Boeing and Airbus have secured significant orders from major airlines and leasing companies, reflecting the aviation industry's growing demand for fuel-efficient aircraft. The airshow has been a platform for several high-profile deals, with Boeing and Airbus showcasing their latest models to potential customers.
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CAE today announced significant sales of four Level D full-flight simulators (FFS) to customers in various regions, including Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Australia. The purchased simulators include an Airbus A380 for Thai Airways International, an Airbus A330 for Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA), an Airbus A320 for
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Thousands of workers gathered at Paine Field in Everett, Wash., to witness the historic delivery of the first Boeing 787 wide-body jet to All Nippon Airways (ANA) on Monday, marking a long-awaited milestone in commercial aviation. The ceremony, attended by dignitaries and industry experts, celebrated the plane's innovative
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Air France-KLM has signed a multi-billion dollar deal with Boeing and Airbus, securing 50 aircraft orders and 60 options for long-range models. The agreement includes 25 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and 25 Airbus A350s, making it one of the largest deals in the aviation industry. Meanwhile, General Dynamics received a $1.
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An aviation safety investigation has revealed a faulty windscreen that sparked repeated fires in the cockpit of an international flight near Cairns was not an isolated incident. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau report showed that passengers and crew members were on a Qantas Airbus A330 aircraft from Manila to Sydney
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Eaton Corporation, a diversified industrial manufacturer, has been chosen by Southwest Airlines as one of their component service providers. The two companies have entered into a three-year contractual agreement for the repair and overhaul of hydraulic components used on Boeing 737 passenger jets. This partnership is a significant expansion of
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Tensions between South Korea and Japan have resurfaced over the disputed Dokdo islets, with South Korea demanding Japan withdraw its measure against Korean Air after the airline's special flight near the islets. The Japanese government has instructed its officials to refrain from taking Korean Air flights for one
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For decades, commercial airlines have been waiting for the green light to use biofuels, and that moment finally arrived on July 1, when ASTM International approved the use of blended biofuels in aircraft engines. This breakthrough has the potential to reduce carbon emissions and meet the growing demand for cleaner
