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New psychometric test battery for pilot recruitment

AerometricX has launched a new psychometric test battery for pilot recruitment,  developed with AAP Aviation, SIAP and Cambridge University, to ensure EASA compliance

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Air Cairo places Airbus order in move to direct ownership fleet expansion

The EygptAir low-cost subsidiary is targeting a fleet of over 130 aircraft by 2034

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LCCs react with fury over UK ATC chaos and call for NATS CEO to resign

UK low-cost carriers have hit out at National Air Traffic Services following its second major system failure in three years with Ryanair branding its chief executive an "overpaid failure".

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Air Astana Group grows China operations

The Air Astana Group,  which includes Air Astana and low-cost carrier FlyArystan , increased capacity to China by 81% compared with summer 2025, reaching 49 flights per week across seven destinations

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Archer launches flight test tour of Northern California

The US airframer is trialling its Midnight electric five seater ahead of its planned deployment as an air taxi at the 2028 Olympic Games

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Ryanair cuts passenger numbers as fuel hedges expire

Ryanair Holdings reduced FY2027 traffic guidance to 214 million passengers, citing $140 per barrel unhedged jet fuel exposure this winter.

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ANA Holdings orders eight more Embraer E190-E2s

The new deal takes ANA's firm Embraer regional jet commitment to 23 units for delivery starting in 2028.

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Fly91 orders 40 ATR 72-600s in record-breaking $1bn deal

The deal is the largest regional airline order in ATR's history, as the Goa-based carrier plans to grow its fleet from six aircraft to more than 60 within five years.

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TP Aerospace expands Parata Air wheels and brakes support

The programme, run under TP Aerospace's Land For Less scheme, covers Airbus A320 wheels and brakes and Airbus A330 brakes through exchange services, pool access, on-site inventory support and 24/7 AOG assistance.

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