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EasyJet focuses on Gatwick as it eyes recovery

EasyJet is basing four additional aircraft at London Gatwick as the low-cost carrier looks to take advantage of rebounding in passenger demand in the new year. EasyJet is basing four additional aircraft at London Gatwick as the low-cost carrier looks to take advantage of rebounding in...

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Shareholders back Norwegian rights issue plan

Norwegian shareholders have backed a proposed rights issue as part of the carrier’s continuing restructuring efforts at an extraordinary general meeting today. Norwegian shareholders have backed a proposed rights issue as part of the carrier’s continuing restructuring efforts at an extraordinary general...

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Bell shows V-280 potential as future sensor platform for long range weapons

Bell has installed a Tactical Common Datalink on the V-280 Valor tiltrotor, a communications device that can pass back targeting data to precision long range weapons. The company conducted demonstrations with the data link in February 2020 at the Bell...

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Cebu Pacific considers sending more jets to Alice Springs

Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific Air is considering putting more aircraft in long-term storage, as it weighs a volatile demand environment amid the coronavirus pandemic. Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific Air is considering putting more aircraft in long-term storage, as...

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China imposes tougher restrictions for international flights

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has announced stricter measures on international flights coming into the country, as it moves to curb the number of imported coronavirus cases. The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has announced stricter measures...

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United Airlines launches contact tracing for all flights

United Airlines is introducing contact tracing for all of its flights as the coronavirus pandemic continues to unsettle customers who are wary about spending time in close proximity to strangers on an airplane. United Airlines is introducing contact tracing for...

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Boeing hires pilots to assist customers with Max and other models: report

A European staffing company is reportedly hiring some 160 pilots to assist Boeing’s customers with various aircraft models, including the 737 Max. A European staffing company is reportedly hiring some 160 pilots to assist Boeing’s customers with various aircraft models,...

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Kazzaz to succeed Rousseau as Air Canada chief financial officer

Air Canada has named Amos Kazzaz as its new chief financial officer, replacing Michael Rousseau who will be taking the role of chief executive officer at the Montreal-based carrier in February. Air Canada has named Amos Kazzaz as its new...

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Southwest raises daily cash burn estimate for fourth quarter

Southwest Airlines has raised its average daily cash burn expectations for the fourth quarter as the air travel recovery stalls following exploding coronavirus case counts across the United States. Southwest Airlines has raised its average daily cash burn expectations for...

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As vaccine shipments accelerate, Boeing and FAA highlight dry ice guidelines

As the world’s airlines begin distributing Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine to various corners of the globe, Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration are reminding carriers about dry-ice shipping guidelines. As the world’s airlines begin distributing Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine to various corners...

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