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Jan 27

Just as a personal announcement to update my followers, from Monday I am changing roles at Reuters. I will no longer be reporting on aviation and will join the global news desk as an editor focused on business stories, still in Sydney.

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Aviation Safety Network (ASN)

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Update on the investigation of the Yeti Airlines ATR 72 accident near Pokhara, Nepal: after analysing FDR and CVR data, it was concluded that the propellers of both engines were feathered during the base leg for the approach to Pokhara. The investigation continues.

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European regulator rules out single-pilot flying by 2030, adds caveats regarding which pilots will be able to fly solo in cruise

European regulator rules out single-pilot flying by 2030

European aviation regulators have ruled out an industry push to allow planes to fly with only one pilot by 2030, and said only more experienced pilots could be alone in the cockpit, according to a...

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How China's balloon over America steered its way into spying history

How China's balloon over America steered its way into spying history

When China's suspected surveillance balloon first passed into U.S. airspace north of Alaska's Aleutian Islands on Jan. 28, American officials believed there was a good chance it would keep traveling...

Feb 3

Certainly the most colourful story I edited today: Japan startup selling $550,000 Star Wars-inspired hoverbike to list on NASDAQ

Japan startup selling $550,000 Star Wars-inspired hoverbike to list on NASDAQ

Japanese startup Aerwins Technologies, which is selling a Star Wars-inspired $555,000 hoverbike, has received approval to list on the NASDAQ in a merger with blank-check firm Pono Capital Corp , the...

Feb 3

China to fully resume travel with Hong Kong, Macau on Feb 6

China to fully resume travel with Hong Kong, Macau on Feb 6

China said on Friday that cross border travel between the mainland, Hong Kong and Macau would fully resume from Feb. 6, dropping existing quotas and scrapping a mandatory COVID-19 test that was...

Feb 2

Hong Kong says 'hello' to woo back visitors after COVID isolation

Hong Kong says 'hello' to woo back visitors after COVID

Hong Kong leader John Lee unveiled on Thursday a promotion campaign that will include 500,000 free flights to lure back visitors, businesses and investors to the financial hub after more than three...

Feb 2

Updated: Airbus and Qatar Airways settle bitter A350 jet row

Airbus and Qatar settle A350 jetliner row

Airbus and Qatar Airways have settled a dispute over surface damage on grounded A350 jets, the companies said on Wednesday, averting a potentially damaging UK court trial.

Second Chinese carrier, Hainan Airlines, resumed 737 MAX operation in China

Second Chinese carrier resumed 737 MAX operation in China

Hainan Airlines Holding Co Ltd has resumed commercial operations of the Boeing 737 Max in China on Wednesday, marking the second commercial service for the model by a Chinese airline since its March...

Airbus and Qatar Airways settle A350 dispute

Airbus and Qatar Airways settle A350 dispute

Airbus and Qatar Airways have settled a dispute over the degraded surface of grounded A350 jets, Airbus said on Wednesday, averting a potentially damaging UK court trial.

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’ history, today we salute the Queen of the Skies as

@BoeingAirplanes

delivers the last of its iconic jumbo jets. While the aircraft will still grace the skies for decades to come, today marks the end of an era for global aviation. #ThankYou747

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Boeing delivers last 747, saying goodbye to 'Queen of the Skies'

Boeing to deliver last 747, saying goodbye to 'Queen of the Skies'

Boeing will bid farewell to the iconic 747 when it delivers the final plane to Atlas Air on Tuesday afternoon, marking an end of an era when the first-ever "jumbo jet" ruled the skies.

Boeing CEO hints at higher jet output, optimistic on China

Boeing CEO hints at higher jet output, optimistic on China

Boeing Co Chief Executive Dave Calhoun pointed toward future increases in narrow-body jet production and voiced hopes that an upcoming visit to China by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken would...

Airbus and Qatar edge towards agreement in A350 dispute - sources

Airbus and Qatar edge towards agreement in A350 dispute - sources

Airbus and Qatar Airways are edging towards an agreement to settle a bitter dispute over grounded A350 jets, two people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

Analysis: Airbus and Boeing try to fill giant factories with small jets

Analysis: Airbus and Boeing try to fill giant factories with small jets

Airbus and Boeing have set the stage for the next chapter in their titanic rivalry by remodelling two of the world's largest buildings - gutted by changes in air travel.

Joanna Plucinska

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Jan 31

After energy spat, EU faces row over green rules for aviation

After energy spat, EU faces row over green rules for aviation

The European Commission is divided over investment rules for aviation as airlines fight to avoid being left out of a coveted 'green' category, months after a similar row over energy, according to...

Good morning, Sydney.

Robyn Ironside

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Bonza CEO Tim Jordan at launch of new low cost carrier on the Sunshine Coast. Can’t wipe the smile off his face!

Spent the first day of my new gig switching from aero to autos: Nissan and Renault agree to overhaul alliance, this time as equals

Nissan and Renault agree to overhaul alliance, this time as equals

Nissan Motor Co and Renault SA agreed on Monday to a sweeping remake of their two-decade-old automaking alliance that will put them on equal footing and see the Japanese company invest in Renault's...

Boeing's 747, the original jumbo jet, prepares for final send-off

Boeing's 747, the original jumbo jet, prepares for final send-off

Boeing's 747, the original and arguably most aesthetic "Jumbo Jet", revolutionized air travel only to see its more than five-decade reign as "Queen of the Skies" ended by more efficient twinjet...

Jan 27

That said, moving on isn't easy and I still love aviation and travel so I'm sure I'll be tweeting about it quite a bit still. Thanks all of you for all of your support over the years.

I have loved reporting on aviation for nearly a decade at Reuters and The Australian Financial Review in Sydney and Singapore but I have decided it is time for a new challenge.

Tata's Air India to seal Boeing half of jumbo plane order today - sources

Tata's Air India to seal half of jumbo plane order - sources

Air India will on Friday seal half of an order for some 495 jets with Boeing and engine suppliers General Electric and CFM International, industry sources said, as its new owner seeks to revive the...

Jan 26

Boeing pleads not guilty to fraud charge in 737 MAX arraignment

Boeing pleads not guilty to fraud charge in 737 MAX arraignment

Boeing Co pleaded not guilty on Thursday to a 737 MAX fraud conspiracy felony charge after families objected to a 2021 Justice Department agreement to resolve the investigation into the plane's...

Jan 26

Maybe a little excessive on the Australiana?

Happy Australia Day!

Airbus eyes shallower industrial recovery after snags - sources

Airbus eyes shallower industrial recovery after snags - sources

Airbus is tempering the pace of planned production increases due in part to the limited availability of engines for new airplane production, industry sources said on Wednesday.

Jan 25

Boeing reports loss, but first positive free cash flow since 2018

Boeing reports loss, but first positive free cash flow since 2018

Boeing Co losses widened for 2022 on weakness in its defense unit as it warned of further supply chain issues, but the U.S. planemaker reported its first yearly positive cash flow since 2018.

Vistara to not order new planes ahead of Air India merger, eyes international growth

Vistara to not order new planes ahead of Air India merger, eyes international growth

Vistara will not place new plane orders while it awaits regulatory approval to merge with Air India but that will not stop the airline from adding more international routes to boost profits, its...

Investors eye Boeing jet production outlook, delivery schedule

Investors eye Boeing jet production outlook, delivery schedule

As Boeing battles disruption in its supply chains, investors will be looking for the largest U.S. planemaker to satisfy questions about its planned ramp-up for commercial jets and set aside concerns...

European regulator sees progress in talks on Boeing 777X

European regulator sees progress in talks on Boeing 777X

Europe's chief aviation regulator pointed on Tuesday to a narrowing gap in talks with Boeing over cockpit design requirements for the future 777X airliner.

Relatives of 737 MAX crash victims to speak at Boeing arraignment

Relatives of 737 MAX crash victims to speak at Boeing arraignment

More than a dozen relatives of people killed in two Boeing 737 MAX crashes plan to speak Thursday at a federal court arraignment for the planemaker in Texas, according to a court filing.

Jan 23

India's Vistara reports first-ever quarterly profit

India's Vistara reports first-ever quarterly profit

Indian full-service carrier Vistara, a joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines , on Monday reported a quarterly profit, its first since starting operations in January 2015, as air...

Jan 20

Aircraft lessors cool on risky markets like China, Taiwan after $10 billion Russia blow

Aircraft lessors cool on risky markets after $10 billion Russia blow

Aircraft leasing companies, which own most of the world's passenger jets, face a tricky balance between risks and rewards after losing 400 planes in Russia, but have made no "knee-jerk" withdrawal...

Jan 20

Airbus to win 235 single-aisle jet order under Air India relaunch -sources

Airbus to win 235 single-aisle jet order under Air India relaunch -sources

European planemaker Airbus is set to win an order for 235 single-aisle planes as part of a historic purchase of some 495 jets due to be announced by a resurgent Air India on Jan. 27, industry sources...

Jan 20

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways flags about $817.19 mln loss for 2022, well below market estimates, in Friday night announcement before Lunar New Year holiday