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Manila Gateway Reopens to International Flights

Inbound international charter and commercial flights resume in the Philippines.

Sweden Seeks New Air Force Basic Trainer

After several delays, the Swedish government has initiated the process to replace the 57-year old Saab SK 60 in the training role.

VT Group Wins Support Contract for New Marine One Helo

As many as 21 Sikorsky VH-92As are expected to serve as replacements to the presidential helicopter fleet.

Erickson Looks To Improve Firefighting Through R&D Unit

Helicopter specialist Erickson is developing software aimed at making wildland firefighting more effective and efficient.

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French Navy Revamps Its Helicopter Fleet

AS 365s and H160s helicopters are being leased to cover a gap between the retirement of the Aérospatiale Alouette III and the arrival of the H160M.

Mitsubishi to Close on CRJ Acquisition on June 1

MHI RJ Aviation Group will control CRJ support and maintain the Canadian jet’s type certificates.

IAG Cuts Deliveries As Full Recovery Not Anticipated Before 2023

IAG incurred a loss of around $577 million in the first quarter of 2020, and sees even tougher trading conditions in the second and third quarters.

Leonardo Sees 2020 Hit from Decline in Civil Aviation Markets

Italy's Leonardo saw first quarter earnings decline, mainly on the civil side of its business, including helicopters, ATR airliners, and aerostructures.

Rolls-Royce Suggests Likelihood of More Job Cuts

UK engine maker Rolls-Royce cites a 40-percent decline in engine flying hours during this year’s first four months.

Air France-KLM Delays A350 Deliveries, Mulls Other Models' Fate

The Franco-Dutch airline group warns that passenger demand will not recover to pre-COVID-19 levels "before several years."

Korean Air Adds International Flights as Region Slowly Reopens

Several airlines in the Asia-Pacific region eye a resumption of strategically important overseas routes.

M-346FA Gets Rafael's Advanced Targeting, Recon Systems

The adoption of advanced podded targeting and reconnaissance systems significantly enhances the M-346FA’s combat potential.

Spirit CEO: Bombardier, Asco Acquisitions Proceeding

Spirit AeroSystems sees "long-term value" in acquiring Asco and Bombardier's aerostructures unit, despite the effects of Covid-19 and 737 Max grounding.

South Africa’s Comair Enters Business Rescue Process

Comair said it aims to restructure itself as a sustainable business.

Where Did it Go Wrong For the Merger Between Boeing and Embraer?

Where Did it Go Wrong For the Merger Between Boeing and Embraer?

GE Aviation To Shrink Workforce by 25 Percent

Some 13,000 GE employees will lose their job as the company "resizes" to address Covid-19-related business distress.

De Havilland Canada Begins Phased Return to Work

Toronto-based De Havilland Canada said it would take a measured approach to resuming operations.

Shareholders Approve Norwegian Air Rescue Plan

A near $1 billion private placement unlocks more government aid for Norwegian Air Shuttle.

Boeing Supplier Spirit Plans Company-wide Job Cuts

Lower production rates at Airbus and Boeing are leading Spirit AeroSystems to cut commercial production jobs in Wichita and company wide.

Boeing Completes First Flight of Second 777X

The first flight of 777X WH002 lasted 2 hours and 58 minutes.

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