Month: November 2020

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CAE to buy Tru Simulation’s non-US assets from Textron

Canadian flight training company CAE has agreed to buy Tru Simulation and Training’s non-US assets from US conglomerate Textron for $40 million. Canadian flight training specialist CAE has agreed to buy Tru Simulation and Training’s non-US assets from US conglomerate...

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IATA puts faith in sustainable aviation fuels

IATA is urging governments to promote sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as a critical tool to enabling the industry to halve its CO2 emissions against 2005 levels by 2050. IATA is urging governments to promote sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as a...

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African airlines face slower recovery from pandemic: IATA

African airlines are proving particularly vulnerable to the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the latest analysis from IATA. African airlines are proving particularly vulnerable to the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the latest analysis from...

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European airlines to post heaviest net loss of all regions in 2021

European carriers are projected to post the largest losses of any region next year as the already high level of load factors required to breakeven means they cannot cut costs sufficiently to operate profitably. European carriers are projected to post the largest losses...

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IATA optimistic Brexit will not impact air service continuity

IATA is confident network connectivity will not be impacted by the UK’s impending departure from the EU at the end of the year. IATA is confident network connectivity will not be impacted by the UK’s impending departure from the EU...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.22.20)

"Despite the evasive efforts, the drone stuck the helicopter, forcing the pilot to initiate an emergency landing. The drone damaged the helicopter’s nose, antenna and bottom cowlings. According to the complaint, 'if the drone had struck the helicopter’s main rotor...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (11.22.20): Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) A radio transmitter attached to the aircraft structure which operates from its own power source on 121.5 MHz and 243.0 MHz. It aids in locating downed aircraft by radiating a downward sweeping audio tone, 2-4 times...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (11.22.20)

Aero Linx: Airlines for America (A4A) Airlines for America (A4A) advocates on behalf of its members to shape crucial policies and measures that promote safety, security and a healthy U.S. airline industry. We work collaboratively with airlines, labor, Congress, the...

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Classic Aero-TV: Messaging In The Flight Levels-Airtext Cost-Effective Solution

From 2017: Connectivity Provided Through Iridium Satellite Network… Airtext solves the problem of staying connected electronically to business, friends, and family without the high cost of a traditional internet option. Airtext allows up to 16 passengers the ability to send...

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Israir bidders given final deadline as investor Fortissimo submits offer

Israeli investment fund Fortissimo Capital has entered the bidding for leisure airline Israir, putting forward an offer to acquire 90% of the carrier, as a final deadline for the auction is set. All bidders will be given the opportunity, until...

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