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VietJet | June 14, 2020

A VietJet A321 skidded off the runway earlier today upon arrival at Ho Chi Minh City after adverse weather conditions. The aircraft had been serving a domestic route from on a flight that lasted just under one hour. Officials have now closed the runway at Ho Chi Minh, putting both of its runways out of action....

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Boeing | November 15, 2021

As global demand for freighters continues to soar, Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced plans to add three conversion lines for the market-leading 737-800BCF across North America and Europe. The company also signed a firm order with Icelease for eleven of the freighters as the launch customer for one of the new conversion lines. In 2022, the company will open one conversion line at Boeing's London Gatwick Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) facility, its state-of-the-art han...

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AKKA | July 14, 2021

AKKA Technologies, a European leader in engineering consultancy and R&D services, announced that its Operations Control Center will assist San Marino Executive Aviation S.r.l. (SMEA), a private aviation company located in the Republic of San Marino (OCC). The AKKA Operations Control Center was established in 2018 to serve all kinds of aviation operators. The Group utilizes its deep aeronautical experience in assisting industrial companies to assist SMEA in the l...

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UAV Navigation | August 17, 2021

Autopilot platform innovator UAV Navigation is integrating Iris Automation's cutting edge detect and avoid Casia® software into its advanced autopilot solution, VECTOR. UAVs equipped with VECTOR and Casia Detect and Avoid now have the ability to detect uncooperative crewed aircraft in their airspace and autonomously or manually take corrective action, avoiding potential collisions. The integration comes as Iris Automation releases Casia Software v2.2. The release also incl...