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Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines orders an additional five A350F freighters

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Airbus has announced that STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has placed a firm order with the European-based planemaker for an additional five A350F freighters. The cargo market is set to become a key element in our business model and will benefit from the advantages offered by Taiwans geographical location, said STARLUX Airlines CEO Glenn Chai.

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Electra unveils EL9 ultra-STOL hybrid-electric aircraft design

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On top of that, the EL9’s hybrid propulsion system, with four independent battery packs and a small turbine-powered generator, allows for low emission flights over a range of 330 miles (531 kilometers) at full payload.

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Tropic Island Airways signs LOI with Tidal Flight for Polaris hybrid seaplanes

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Tropic Ocean Airways is a major seaplane airline based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and was founded in 2009 by a former US Navy fighter pilot, Rob Ceravolo. The airline has a current fleet of 14 aircraft a mix of wheeled and amphibious (seaplanes) Cessna 208 Grand Caravans which it operates with an FAA-certified two-pilot crew.

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Pratt & Whitney-powered Airbus A321XLR gains EASA type certification

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The GTF-powered Airbus A321XLR will provide longer range and higher payload capability, enabling new route options while reducing operating costs for our customers,”said Rick Deurloo, President of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney. The first A321XLR completed its maiden flight in June 2022.

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Embraer’s E-Freighter E190F regional cargo jet receives full EASA certification

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It is envisaged that airlines progressive replacement of existing fleets of older E190 aircraft with Embraers new, more fuel-efficient E2 version of the type, will make many more airframes available for conversion in the future.

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Alaska Airlines' 8 Shortest Routes On The Boeing 737-700

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Alaska Airlines is the only US airline offering dedicated aircraft for cargo operations serving remote Alaskan communities for over 90 years. With only 11 Boeing 737-700s left in the fleet, the airline prides itself on connecting small communities and providing essential air services within its domicile.

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Turkish Airlines orders four Boeing 777Fs in response to growing global demand

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Turkish Airlines has placed an order with Boeing for four 777 Freighters with the airline citing a growing global demand for cargo services as the catalyst. Turkish Airlines’ acquisition of four more Boeing 777 Freighters will see the aircraft type’s numbers triple from eight to 12 in the near future.

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