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Which airlines launched, failed or merged during 2020

Such has been the magnitude of the pandemic impact on air travel demand that the airline industry has to some extent been in a stasis since March - and with it so too has much of the normal merger activity,...

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Israir trustee seeks court approval for BGI acquisition

Israeli carrier Israir’s sale trustee has sought formal approval from a Tel Aviv court for the acquisition offer put forward by bidder BGI Investments. BGI Investments is a division of the company Shai Odem, controlled by retail entrepreneur Rami Levy...

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Rand questions JASDF capabilities in East China Sea conflict

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) will face a number of challenges supporting the US military should a conflict occur in the East China Sea, according to think tank Rand. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) will face a number...

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US hits Europe with new tariffs on aircraft parts

The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) has placed new tariffs on aircraft manufacturing parts as well as some alcohol products from the European Union in an ongoing transatlantic spat about aerospace subsidies. The Office of the US Trade...

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Canada adds negative test to quarantine requirement for inbound travellers

The government of Canada has imposed additional travel restrictions for all inbound air passengers in a further effort to stop the spread of the highly contagious coronavirus. The government of Canada has imposed additional travel restrictions for all inbound air...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.28.20)

“We are honored to support the important programs the Royal Flying Doctor Service provides throughout the central corridor of Australia. The innovative design of MissionFit will help to increase the effectiveness of its Pilatus PC-12NG training program, while providing value...

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Classic Aero-TV: Air Mission Trainer — SAIC’s Versatile R/W Sim

From 2008: Another Fascinating Technology Seen At I/ITSEC 2008! It is one thing to simulate an aircraft, it is another to be able to not only simulate the vehicle but allow a full simulation of the mission that vehicle may...

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Israir poised to be acquired by retail entrepreneur through BGI bid

Retail entrepreneur Rami Levy appears set to take over Israeli leisure carrier Israir, following a convincing backing of BGI Investments’ offer for the airline in a three-way run-off. BGI had been competing in a final bidding round for Israir against...

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​Wizz Air Abu Dhabi confirms Athens for first flight

Wizz Air’s new Abu Dhabi unit will operate its first flight on 15 January, to Greek capital Athens, part of an initial network of destinations across the Mediterranean and Caucasus regions. Services to another Greek city, Thessaloniki, will begin on...

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Air China chairman resigns after seven-year tenure

Air China chairman Cai Jianjiang has resigned his position, to be replaced by the airline’s vice chairman and president, Song Zhiyong. Air China chairman Cai Jianjiang has resigned his position, to be replaced by the airline’s vice chairman and president,...

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