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To boost confidence, American offers five employee-only flights in the Boeing 737 Max

American Airlines plans to operate five employee-only flights in the newly re-certificated Boeing 737 Max ahead of its first scheduled passenger revenue flight on 29 December. American Airlines plans to operate five employee-only flights in the newly re-certificated Boeing 737 Max...

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Winglet maker Tamarack expands with new South Carolina install site

Business-aircraft winglet manufacturer Tamarack Aerospace has opened a new installation facility in South Carolina, adding a third such installation site to the company’s footprint. Business-aircraft winglet manufacturer Tamarack Aerospace has opened a new installation facility in South Carolina, adding a...

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Airbus execs hype TwoTwenty’s capabilities at VBACE

Pandemic aside, Airbus’ executive jet division has had a notable year, having recently unveiled its ACJ TwoTwenty and delivered its first ACJ350. Pandemic aside, Airbus’ executive jet division has had a notable year, having recently unveiled its ACJ TwoTwenty and...

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Piaggio marks a million flight hours for Avanti

The distinctive turboprop twin-pusher first flew 34 years ago Piaggio Aerospace is celebrating a million flight hours for its P.180 Avanti fleet, 34 years after the distinctive twin-pusher first took to the skies in Genoa. The Italian airframer, which is...

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No more emotional-support peacocks inside the cabin: DOT

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) says airlines may ban almost all so-called “emotional support animals” (ESAs) inside the aircraft cabin, putting an end to passengers bringing unusual and sometimes intimidating creatures with them on their travels. The US Department...

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Textron introduces Beechcraft King Air 260 at VBACE

Textron Aviation has introduced the Beechcraft King Air 260 turboprop, a smaller version of its recently-launched King Air 360, and expects to receive certification and begin deliveries early next year. Textron Aviation has introduced the Beechcraft King Air 260 turboprop, a...

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TUI secures third government bailout since April

TUI is set to receive a €1.8 billion ($2.2 billion) financial support package from German government fund WSF, largest shareholder Unifirm and a consortium of banks, aimed at securing the tourist group’s operation amid the coronavirus crisis. TUI is set to...

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Airlines will need 5,500 aircraft with less than 150 seats by 2029: Embraer

Brazilian airframer Embraer expects the world’s airlines will require 5,500 aircraft with up to 150 seats in the coming ten years, as the industry reinvents itself after the historically disruptive coronavirus pandemic. Brazilian airframer Embraer expects the world’s airlines will require 5,500 aircraft with up...

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Embraer commercial ‘no longer for sale’

After a planned merger of Embraer’s commercial aircraft division with Boeing collapsed earlier this year, the Brazilian airframer is prepared to remain independent – but is hunting for partnerships. After a planned merger of Embraer’s commercial aircraft division with Boeing collapsed...

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Copa wins Decade of Airline Excellence Award for Latin America region

Recipient of the Decade of Airline Excellence Award for the Latin America region, sponsored by Embraer. From the FlightGlobal and Korn Ferry team behind the annual Airline Strategy Awards, the Decade of Airline Excellence Awards are celebrating the best airline stories from the decade prior to...

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