Month: October 2020

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Jayne Hrdlicka to replace Scurrah as Virgin Australia boss

Virgin Australia chief executive Paul Scurrah will step down from his position following the conclusion of the airline’s sale to Bain Capital. “Over the last 18 months, I have had the great privilege of being the CEO and Managing Director...

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Vaccine key to full travel recovery: Singapore transport minister

Singapore Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung has offered a cautious outlook for air travel amid the coronavirus pandemic. In an interview with Bloomberg television, Ong described the tradeoff leaders faced in March, when covid-19 was less understood and there was...

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Eastar Jet seeks new buyer with job cuts, restructuring: reports

South Korea’s Eastar Jet is going ahead with plans to cut 605 jobs as part of its efforts to attract a new investor, according to local media reports. Further job cuts are expected following additional restructuring measures, broadcaster KBS World...

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Traffic down 80% at major European hubs in September

September figures for Europe’s biggest hub airports show passenger traffic down more than 80% on previous year levels, data for London Heathrow, Frankfurt Airport and Paris Charles de Gaulle reveals. Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airport, on 12 October disclosed its passenger...

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Russian authority concerned over adequacy of Nagorno-Karabakh safety measures

Russia’s Interstate Aviation Committee has issued a warning over the potential risk to civil aircraft arising from the resurgence in hostilities in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region of the Caucasus. The territory, located in south-western Azerbaijan, has been the source of...

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Greek carrier Sky Express orders four Airbus A320neo jets

Greek airline Sky Express has ordered four Airbus A320neo aircraft as it plans to expand into international operations. Greek airline Sky Express has ordered four Airbus A320neo aircraft as it plans to expand into international markets. The firm commitment is...

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Environmental pressure will ‘come back swinging’: Finnair chief

An airline’s ability to invest in new aircraft and other measures aimed at mitigating the industry’s environmental impact will become a “differentiating factor” in the future, according to Finnair chief executive Topi Manner.  An airline’s ability to invest in new...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.14.20)

“Today's flight was inspiring. Using New Shepard to simulate landing on the Moon is an exciting precursor to what the Artemis program will bring to America. Thanks to NASA for partnering with us, and congrats to the Blue Origin team...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (10.14.20): Air Route Surveillance Radar

Air Route Surveillance Radar Air route traffic control center (ARTCC) radar used primarily to detect and display an aircraft’s position while enroute between terminal areas. The ARSR enables controllers to provide radar air traffic control service when aircraft are within...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (10.14.20)

Aero Linx: The Texas Aviation Association In 1999 there was a grass roots effort to save Robert Mueller Airport in Austin, Texas. “Friends of Robert Mueller” was formed after it was learned that the city of Austin planned to close...

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