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First Amazon Kuiper satellites blast off, Atlas V rocket’s heaviest ever payload  

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The Atlas V rocket with its heaviest ever payload onboard lifted off on April 28, 2025, at 19:01 EDT from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. To accommodate the huge payload, ULA flew its Atlas V rocket in its most powerful configuration with five solid rocket boosters needed in addition to its main one.

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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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Saudia Cargo signs MoU with China Cargo Airlines to broaden cooperation

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Saudia Cargo, the freight-only arm of Saudi Arabias national carrier Saudia , and China Cargo Airlines signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the World Cargo Symposium held in Dubai between 15 and 17 April 2025 to expand cooperation between the two companies to boost trade between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and China.

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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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Double Sunrise: The story behind the world’s longest-ever commercial air service

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Some of the longest airline flights operating today exceed even that length, with some lasting anything up to 17 or 18 hours flying time. Imperial War Museum Once up and running, the flights to Ceylon became the longest non-stop air route of any airline at that time in terms of duration.

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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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