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.
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
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• Vanja Popovic
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Reuters
By Reuters: An Indian court on Wednesday said bankruptcy petitions filed by aircraft lessors against SpiceJet will be heard afresh by a new bench, after the airline reached a last-minute settlement with one lessor.
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Wall Street Journal
• John Anderson
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• Alfred Chua
