Month: December 2020

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Israir bidders enhance offers in battle to acquire leisure carrier

At least three of the prospective bidders for Israeli leisure airline Israir have submitted enhanced offers to acquire the carrier. The trustee overseeing the divestment of Israir from its parent IDB had set a 30 November deadline for best and...

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US lawmakers reportedly earmark $17b for airlines in new coronavirus stimulus package

US lawmakers in Washington, DC have submitted a bi-partisan relief package worth $908 billion to extend coronavirus-crisis-driven financial aid after the previous bill, called the CARES Act, expired on 1 October. US lawmakers in Washington, DC have submitted a bi-partisan...

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FAA issues first 737 Max airworthiness certification

The Federal Aviation Administration on 30 November issued the first Boeing 737 Max airworthiness certificate since the agency grounded the type in March 2019, the FAA confirms. The Federal Aviation Administration on 30 November issued the first Boeing 737 Max...

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Hawaiian cuts service as Kauai opts out of pre-travel testing

The popular Hawaiian tourist destination Kauai has opted out of the state’s pre-travel coronavirus testing programme and re-imposed a mandatory quarantine for all inbound passengers, once again disrupting Hawaiian Airlines’ return to normal service. The popular Hawaiian tourist destination Kauai...

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Aeroflot Group claims Pobeda profitable despite crisis

Aeroflot Group is highlighting the performance of its budget arm Pobeda, posting a net profit for the carrier for both the third quarter and the first nine months of this year. The company says Pobeda increased passenger numbers during the...

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ANA wins Decade of Airline Excellence Award for Asia-Pacific region

Recipient of the Decade of Airline Excellence Award for the Asia-Pacific region, sponsored by Shannon Engine Support. 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...

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Embraer hands over first Praetor 600 to Flexjet

Fractional operator takes delivery of first example of super-midsize type for its European fleet. Embraer has delivered the first Praetor 600 to Flexjet as part of a 64-aircraft deal announced at the National Business Aviation Association convention in October last...

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Condor emerges from ‘protective shield’

Condor has confirmed its exit from ‘protective shield’ proceedings implemented to establish the former Thomas Cook subsidiary as a standalone company. The German leisure carrier was placed under a first protective shield, which involved a €380 million ($455 million) bridging loan from the...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (11.29.20)

Aero Linx: The Air Force Association Together, We Are Airmen for Life. When we raised our right hands and recited the oath to the United States Air Force, we became bestowed with a lasting honor. We don’t take that lightly....

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Airborne-Flight Training 11.25.20: Sonaca 200, Airbus-Pilot Cadets, EASA-Cert

Also: Remote Sim Training, PC-12 NGX FTD, CAE Acquires, Middle East Training and Support Contracts In March 2020, Aero Locarno (Switzerland) signed an order for 5 Sonaca 200 Trainer Pros. The Approved-Training Organisation has just decided to double the initial...

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