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Airborne 12.21.20: Nat’l Park Service Attacks GA, Superior AMOC, Pilot 100i

Also: ANN Holiday Schedule, FAA v A/L Pax, Illegal Charters, Astro Transfer, ALPA Canada We couldn't make this up if we tried... but a unique GA airport (Stovepipe Wells) in the middle of historic Death Valley is under attack by...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (12.23.20)

“While the decision to make these changes was very difficult, the restructuring is critical as NAV CANADA continues to safely and responsibly streamline its operations to adapt to today’s realities. In navigating the most challenging period of the Company’s history,...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (12.23.20)

Aero Linx: The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA for its name in Spanish) is a private, non-profit organization at the service of the aviation industry, whose mission is...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (12.23.20): Air Defense Emergency

Air Defense Emergency A military emergency condition declared by a designated authority. This condition exists when an attack upon the continental U.S., Alaska, Canada, or U.S. installations in Greenland by hostile aircraft or missiles is considered probable, is imminent, or...

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United to require negative covid test for US-bound passengers from the UK

United Airlines will begin requiring US-bound passengers from the UK to show proof of a negative coronavirus test result as a more virulent strain of the virus continues to tear across southern England. United Airlines will begin requiring US-bound passengers from...

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Airbus relieved over post-Brexit deal but yet to analyse details

Airbus is yet to assess the consequences of the newly-agreed future relationship between the UK and the European Union. But it believes the “potential disruption” which would have arisen from failure to reach a post-Brexit agreement “has been avoided”. Airbus...

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NEW! Aero-Biz Survival 101 (1120a): Expert Ideas To Help You Through Tough Times

Brand New! Avoid The Need For A Comeback... Get Your Marketing Right, Right Now! Some time ago, the Aero-News Network, responding to numerous requests, established a marketing and communications sister company by the name of AEROPRENEUER... and it's been doing...

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How many jobs have Europe’s airlines cut in 2020?

Tens of thousands of jobs have been lost in Europe’s airline sector since the crisis began, as carriers seek to reduce cash burn and ‘right-size’ for the eventual recovery in demand. Tens of thousands of jobs have been lost in...

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First M-345 pair handed to Italian air force

Leonardo has delivered the first two M-345 jet trainers to the Italian air force as the service begins the replacement of its fleet of elderly Aermacchi MB-339s. Leonardo has delivered the first two M-345 jet trainers to the Italian air...

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USA military end user list touches breadth of Chinese aerospace industry

The US government’s Military End User (MEU) list covers a broad swathe of Chinese aerospace companies, but stops short of listing airframer Comac. The US government’s Military End User (MEU) list covers a broad swathe of Chinese and Russian aerospace...

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