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Qantas A380 Flies with Work Light Inside Wing
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has released a report on an incident where a Qantas A380 flew two international sectors with a maintenance work light inside its left wing
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ATR Identifies 16 Million-Passenger Market in Untapped Indonesian Routes
Franco-Italian turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR has identified a market of roughly 16 million passengers a year that remains largely untapped in Indonesia.
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Possible Brake Problem Emerges in Vietnam Airlines Runway Incident
A potential braking malfunction has been identified as a possible explanation for a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 that struggled to accelerate and ran beyond the end of a runway during takeoff from Munich Airport in Germany.
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airBaltic Bondholders Approve New Terms for Outstanding Bonds
airBaltic has announced that its bondholders have approved amendments to the terms of the airline's outstanding €380 million 14.5%-interest bonds, which are due in 2029.
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IAG Challenges Heathrow’s Third Runway Costs in Transport Committee Evidence
International Airlines Group (IAG), owner of British Airways, has raised concerns over the $66 billion price tag for Heathrow’s third runway, calling it 'exceptional' and questioning its affordability and value for money. IAG argues that the costs far exceed comparable airport projects and warns that without affordability guarantees, the expansion could fail to deliver promised benefits.
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Russia's Jet-Powered Drones Test Ukraine's Low-Cost Interceptor Defenses
Russia's increasing use of jet-powered drones is pushing Ukraine to adapt its air defense systems, with the country's military and manufacturers developing faster and more advanced interceptors.
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FAA Proposes Mandatory Fix for Boeing 787 Fan Cowl Issue
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a mandatory airworthiness directive to address a potential safety issue with the Boeing 787 Dreamliner's fan cowl.
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Retired Luftwaffe Transall Airlifters to Return as Armored Firefighting Aircraft
Two retired Transall C-160Ds are being converted into armored firefighting aircraft, with the first expected to be operational for the 2027 wildfire season.