FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
Airbus has begun construction of a 6,221-square-meter extension to its Belfast wing facility, increasing capacity for the A220 production ramp-up. The airframer is targeting a build rate of 13 aircraft per month for the twinjet in 2028.
FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
By FlightGlobal: Decision by Russian regulator intended to provide greater flexibility across twinjet models. Russian federal air transport regulator Rosaviatsia has issued a combined type certificate for the Tupolev Tu-204 and Tu-214 family of aircraft, with the aim of providing greater flexibility in operations and maintenance.
AeroTime
• Miquel Ros
By AeroTime: Hybrid-electric startup Ampaire has raised $19million in Series B funding from IAG, Alaska Airlines, and venture capital funds.
ch-aviation
• Hilka Birns
By ch-aviation: Kenya aims to finalise a strategic partnership for Kenya Airways (KQ, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta) by December 2026 as part of efforts to recapitalise the flag carrier and reduce its dependence on government support, the National Treasury has told the country's parliament.
Associated Press
• Josh Funk
By Associated Press: Millions more people may be able to get smaller, lightweight Amazon packages delivered by drones by the end of the year under a plan the company announced Thursday to expand the airborne shipping to suburban areas in nearly 500 U.S.
FlightGlobal
• Dominic Perry
By FlightGlobal: Developer says slow pace of ecosystem development is dampening commercial demand, with a consequent impact on capital raising.
ch-aviation
• Hilka Birns
By ch-aviation: Discover more news on TAAG Angola Airlines at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.
ch-aviation
• Vanja Popovic
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FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
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• John Anderson
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• Alfred Chua
