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Boeing, Lufthansa and Rolls-Royce to flight-test ecoDemonstrator 787-9 tech to cut fuel burn and reduce airport noise

Boeing, Lufthansa and Rolls-Royce will conduct flight tests using a modified Boeing 787-9 ecoDemonstrator test bed to evaluate fuel-efficiency and noise-reduction innovations. The program will include acoustic assessments of a next-generation inlet with changes to the shorter nacelle structure for improved noise performance.

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2026-07-16T05:16:32.887196-07:00

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Air France and Cathay Cargo move cargo operations to Navi Mumbai

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2026-07-16T00:59:40.383717-07:00

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Airbus and Pratt & Whitney: A220 PW1500G reliability issues set to fade by end-2025, largely resolved by late-2026

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2026-07-15T19:44:02.907694-07:00

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Newark ATC staffing crunch and recent technology outages raise summer disruption risk

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2026-07-15T15:59:03.555200-07:00

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Boeing, Lufthansa and Rolls-Royce to flight-test ecoDemonstrator 787-9 tech to cut fuel burn and reduce airport noise Boeing, Lufthansa and Rolls-Royce will conduct flight tests using a modified Boeing 787-9 ecoDemonstrator test bed to evaluate fuel-efficiency and noise-reduction innovations. The program will include acoustic assessments of a next-generation inlet with changes to the shorter nacelle structure for improved noise performance.

2026-07-16T05:16:32.887196-07:00

Boeing, Lufthansa and Rolls-Royce to flight-test ecoDemonstrator 787-9 tech to cut fuel burn and reduce airport noise

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Air France and Cathay Cargo move cargo operations to Navi Mumbai Air France and Cathay Cargo are shifting cargo operations to Navi Mumbai, reallocating how freight capacity is handled in the region. The change signals a new operating setup for two major carriers’ cargo networks serving South Asia and connecting markets.

2026-07-16T00:59:40.383717-07:00

Air France and Cathay Cargo move cargo operations to Navi Mumbai

Air Data News

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Airbus and Pratt & Whitney: A220 PW1500G reliability issues set to fade by end-2025, largely resolved by late-2026 Airbus and Pratt & Whitney say the Airbus A220’s PW1500G geared turbofan reliability problems—already driving years of disruption—should be resolved by the end of 2025. They add that pressure on operators will ease further as the number of grounded A220s tied to the engine issue declines, with most expected to be resolved by late 2026.

2026-07-15T19:44:02.907694-07:00

Airbus and Pratt & Whitney: A220 PW1500G reliability issues set to fade by end-2025, largely resolved by late-2026

Wall Street Journal

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Newark ATC staffing crunch and recent technology outages raise summer disruption risk Newark’s key air-traffic facility is facing a looming exodus of air-traffic controllers alongside recent technology outages. With the summer travel surge approaching, the combination threatens staffing coverage, system reliability, and the ability to protect on-time performance and safe flow management.

2026-07-15T15:59:03.555200-07:00

Newark ATC staffing crunch and recent technology outages raise summer disruption risk

Reuters

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U.S. aviation industry urges Congress to fund $20B for air traffic control modernization The U.S. aviation sector is calling on Congress to appropriate $20 billion to complete modernization of the nation’s aging air traffic control system. The request is positioned as necessary to reduce systemic flight disruptions linked to the current ATC infrastructure.

2026-07-15T13:59:36.759687-07:00

U.S. aviation industry urges Congress to fund $20B for air traffic control modernization

Flying Magazine

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Cape Air COO Andrew Bonney tapped to lead Kenmore Air, starting September Cape Air COO Andrew Bonney will become the next head of Kenmore Air, a Pacific Northwest seaplane operator, beginning in September. The leadership move brings together an experienced aviation executive and an active pilot profile as Kenmore Air transitions into the new role.

2026-07-15T11:17:25.259026-07:00

Cape Air COO Andrew Bonney tapped to lead Kenmore Air, starting September

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IATA publishes operational guidance to standardize in-cabin pet travel across the passenger journey IATA has issued new operational guidance for airlines to manage in-cabin pet travel consistently—from booking and check-in through boarding, onboard handling, and arrival. The move targets passenger confusion caused by uneven practices, which IATA says affects 41% of pet-interested travelers in its surveys.

2026-07-15T06:29:57.093000-07:00

IATA publishes operational guidance to standardize in-cabin pet travel across the passenger journey

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Air Tanzania plans Europe and U.S. expansion contingent on fleet growth Air Tanzania says it will expand its network to destinations in Europe and the United States once it increases its fleet size. The move positions Dar es Salaam as a potential hub for longer-haul connectivity, but is explicitly tied to acquiring additional aircraft to support new routes.

2026-07-15T05:59:53.949501-07:00

Air Tanzania plans Europe and U.S. expansion contingent on fleet growth

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Boeing, Lufthansa and Rolls-Royce to flight-test ecoDemonstrator 787-9 tech to cut fuel burn and reduce airport noise

Air France and Cathay Cargo move cargo operations to Navi Mumbai

Airbus and Pratt & Whitney: A220 PW1500G reliability issues set to fade by end-2025, largely resolved by late-2026

Newark ATC staffing crunch and recent technology outages raise summer disruption risk

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