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Last Updated: Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, 4:45 AM PST
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Volocopter Files For Bankruptcy
By Aviation Week: Volocopter aims to uphold normal business operations after filing for bankruptcy after failing to secure additional capital from its existing shareholders.
Volocopter reports it has initiated insolvency proceedings
Italy sells Piaggio Aerospace to Turkish drone maker Baykar
By DefenseNews.com: The choice of a Turkish buyer for an Italian aviation firm is a remarkable turnaround given Italy’s traditional heft in the aviation industry.
South Korea to inspect all Boeing B737-800 aircraft after crash
By Financial Times: Another Jeju Air plane returned to airport on Monday because of warning about landing gear.
Skyryse One Achieves Automated Hover
By AVweb: Hands-off hover was achieved in Skyryse One conforming aircraft.
Lufthansa Technik to Equip German Air Force A350s with Missile Defense System
By Aviation Source: Lufthansa Technik will install a self-defense system to defend against infrared-guided missiles on three A350s used for government flights.
Etihad Cargo To Launch New Weekly Freighter Service to Paris
By Aviation Source: Etihad Cargo will add Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to its growing air cargo network starting January 7, 2025.
Azerbaijan president urges Moscow to compensate families of air crash victims of Flight 8243
By Financial Times: Ilham Aliyev blames Russia for Christmas Day tragedy that claimed lives of 38 people.