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EHang tests pilotless aircraft in UAE

China's EHang has tested its pilotless aircraft with a passenger in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The fire fighting and delivery vehicles were also tested.The post EHang tests pilotless aircraft in UAE appeared...

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UAE’s UAM dream spreads to another Emirate with Skyports

Skyports has agreed an MoU in a first step to an air taxi service in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE's northern Emirate.The post UAE’s UAM dream spreads to another Emirate with Skyports appeared first on Airport...

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Archer Aviation opens first of two new facilities 

US electric vertical take off and landing (eVTOL) developer Archer Aviation has opened its battery production plant in California.The post Archer Aviation opens first of two new facilities  appeared...

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Bonza’s “Bruce” 737 repossessed and exits Australia 

Bonza bids bye-bye to Bruce, one of its Boeing 737 fleet which has been taken back by lessors after the airline entered administration.The post Bonza’s “Bruce” 737 repossessed and exits Australia...

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Could blockchain really revolutionise ticketing? 

The System for Ticketing Ubiquity within Blockchains (STUB) could connect all modes of transport ticketing.The post Could blockchain really revolutionise ticketing?  appeared first on Airport Technology.

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Lufthansa CEO laments annoyance with Boeing delays

Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr has described ongoing Boeing safety and quality issues as "annoying" but redoubled support for the manufacturer.The post Lufthansa CEO laments annoyance with Boeing delays...

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ARC Aero gains CAA certification for modified Pegasus eVTOL 

ARC Aero Systems' new hybrid-electric autogyro eVTOL prototype can now begin test flights after the CAA gave certification.The post ARC Aero gains CAA certification for modified Pegasus eVTOL  appeared...

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Qatar Airways close to sealing further African expansion 

Qatar Airways CEO Badr Al-Meer said it is close to finalising a deal to further expand its African operations.The post Qatar Airways close to sealing further African expansion  appeared first on...

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Airbus hydrogen consortium launches

Airbus is leading the Ground Operations of Liquid hydrogen Aircraft (GOLIAT) project, along with industry and academic partners.The post Airbus hydrogen consortium launches appeared first on Airport...

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FAA approves large commercial drone BVLOS use

The FAA has given BVLOS approval to a new large drone intended for use in the energy sector and shipping management.The post FAA approves large commercial drone BVLOS use appeared first on Airport...

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Transreport moves into aviation with EMA deal

Accessibility tech firm Transreport has moved to aviation with its first deal with East Midlands Airport in the UK.The post Transreport moves into aviation with EMA deal appeared first on Airport...

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Saudia Group buys 105 Airbus jets for its two airlines

Saudia Group has added to its order book with 105 aircraft from Airbus for its Saudia airline and low-cost carrier flyadeal.The post Saudia Group buys 105 Airbus jets for its two airlines appeared...

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Turkish Airlines returns to Afghanistan

Turkish Airlines is the largest international carrier to resume flights to Kabul International Airport since 2021.The post Turkish Airlines returns to Afghanistan appeared first on Airport Technology.

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Boeing invests in Canadian aviation tech 

US aircraft manufacturing giant Boeing has announced multi-million dollar investments in Canadian aviation tech firms.The post Boeing invests in Canadian aviation tech  appeared first on Airport...

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EasyJet’s new control centre to utilise AI

Low-cost carrier easyJet has opened a new control centre that will introduce AI tools into its staff and equipment management.The post EasyJet’s new control centre to utilise AI appeared first on...

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Menzies acquires Balkan executive service 

Flystar will become Pearl Executive Aviation and continue its private jet ground support services across the Balkans.The post Menzies acquires Balkan executive service  appeared first on Airport...

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Southwest blames “brief” IT failure for delays 

US domestic carrier Southwest blamed a "brief" power failure at its Dallas, TX centre for 1,478 delays on 29 May.The post Southwest blames “brief” IT failure for delays  appeared first on Airport...

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Security staff denied breaks at Glasgow Airport – union 

Unite the union said security staff at Glasgow Airport, UK, were "routinely" being denied breaks which puts the public at risk.The post Security staff denied breaks at Glasgow Airport – union  appeared...

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“It’s a $2bn affair,” says Lilium CEO at ILA Berlin

Klaus Rowe, CEO of Lilium, and others discussed the important next steps for eVTOLs in Germany including much needed funding.The post “It’s a $2bn affair,” says Lilium CEO at ILA Berlin appeared first...

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Sustainable aviation: where are we now?

The state of play in the journey to sustainable aviation was charted by industry experts in Berlin, with SAF taking a leading role.The post Sustainable aviation: where are we now? appeared first on...

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