David Kaminski-Morrow

London

Air Transport Editor at Flightglobal

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Croatia Airlines confident of positive A220 impact despite fleet transition costs

13 hours ago | flightglobal.com | David Kaminski-Morrow

Croatia Airlines believes the renewal of its fleet will establish a foundation for long-term sustainable development, but the company will have to bear the financial burden of transition. The carrier started taking delivery of Airbus A220s in 2024 and expects to have seven in service by the end of this year.
One Air recruitment drive points to introduction of 777 freighters

13 hours ago | flightglobal.com | David Kaminski-Morrow

UK long-haul cargo carrier One Air, which has been operating Boeing 747 freighters, is seeking to recruit cockpit crew for Boeing 777s. The company – based at East Midlands airport – has indicated that the initial 777 will be introduced in June. As part of a pilot recruitment drive it is advertising for direct-entry captains, senior first officers, and first officers.
Dust-ingestion tests ahead as CFM RISE blade-durability analysis progresses

1 day ago | flightglobal.com | David Kaminski-Morrow

GE Aerospace is preparing to conduct dust-ingestion tests as part of endurance evaluation of turbine blades being developed through CFM International’s innovative powerplant programme RISE. The dust-ingestion tests will assess how blades in the highest-temperature section of the engine would behave in harsh environments. RISE aims to demonstrate a high-efficiency engine using open-fan technology.
US FAA orders MD-80 manual revision to include jammed-elevator check

2 days ago | flightglobal.com | David Kaminski-Morrow

US regulators have ordered a change to Boeing MD-80 flight manuals to include a check that elevators are not jammed in the trailing-edge down position. Operators of the type must revise the manual, within three months, to state that this check must be carried out prior to every flight. “Both elevators must be faired with or above the stabiliser surface, or maintenance action is required to verify elevator freedom of movement,” the amendment declares.
Turkish 777 rapidly descended during crew’s aggressive response to turbulence encounter

3 days ago | flightglobal.com | David Kaminski-Morrow

Investigators have disclosed that a Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER lost nearly 8,000ft in altitude after its crew – surprised by a severe turbulence encounter over Iceland – attempted to recover with aggressive control inputs and poor co-ordination. Both pilots engaged their control columns, opposing one another with rapid and sharp movements, while the crew applied large thrust changes which were countered by the autothrottle.
Government converting Norwegian bonds to shareholding

3 days ago | flightglobal.com | David Kaminski-Morrow

Scandinavian budget carrier Norwegian is exercising a call option on a package of outstanding bonds valued at NKr1.5 billion ($143 million), with the government of Norway converting part of its holding to shares. As part of the decision, the airline is planning to buy back up to 50% of the bonds at a fixed price of 140% of their nominal value.
Klein Vision unveils production prototype of convertible AirCar

6 days ago | flightglobal.com | David Kaminski-Morrow

Slovakian-based development firm Klein Vision has unveiled a production prototype of its AirCar, a road vehicle capable of converting to an aircraft. The AirCar – which has been granted a certificate of airworthiness – has conducted over 170h of flight testing, including more than 500 take-offs. It is able to transform automatically from a road car to an aircraft in around 2min. The AirCar features composite structures and a 280hp engine.
Inquiry stresses motor-skills practice after BA 777 rejected take-off incident

6 days ago | flightglobal.com | David Kaminski-Morrow

UK investigators have highlighted the value of crews’ practising motor skills after a co-ordination mix-up led a British Airways Boeing 777-200ER pilot to reject take-off after passing the V1 threshold. The aircraft had been accelerating along London Gatwick’s runway 26L on 28 June last year when, upon hearing the automatic ‘V1’ call-out, at 160kt, the first officer inadvertently began pulling back the thrust levers instead of removing his hand and preparing to pull back the control column.
Ukrainian justice minister seeks transfer of seized Volga-Dnepr An-124

6 days ago | aircargonews.net | David Kaminski-Morrow

Ukrainian justice minister Olha Stefanishyna believes Canadian efforts to confiscate a Volga-Dnepr Antonov An-124-150 will result in the heavy transport aircraft being transferred to Ukraine. Stefanishyna said Canadian authorities have “begun the process” of seizing the jet, parked at Toronto Pearson airport, and that “painstaking work” has resulted in legal proceedings “Seizure of the Russian [An-124] was one of my first aims in my first month as minister of justice,” she said.
Emirates extends fleet refurbishment to more 777s as delivery delays persist

1 week ago | flightglobal.com | David Kaminski-Morrow

Middle Eastern carrier Emirates has expanded its aircraft refurbishment programme to another 28 Boeing 777-300ERs, as a result of fleet-renewal delays. The airline has 170 Boeing 777-9s on order plus 35 777-8s. “Our first 777-9 isn’t expected until 2027 and we remain in contact with Boeing on our order backlog,” says Emirates in a full-year financial briefing. The carrier also has orders for 15 787-10s and 20 787-8s. Emirates’ extension of the refurbishment effort means 219 aircraft are covered.