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Tampa Bay is a “No Drone Zone” During Super Bowl LV

TAMPA, Fla., Raymond James Stadium in Tampa is a No Drone Zone for Super Bowl LV on Feb. 7, 2021. Drones also are prohibited around the Tampa Riverwalk for the NFL Super Bowl Experience during the days leading up to...

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Biden requires masks on flights, pursues quarantine for international arrivals

The US government is mandating travellers wear face coverings on all public transportation, including on commercial airline flights and in airports, and is moving to require quarantines for inbound international passengers. The US government is mandating travellers wear face coverings...

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Biden’s DOT nominee commits to begin FAA review ‘right away’

If confirmed, President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the US Department of Transportation (DOT) intends to quickly take steps to strengthen the Federal Aviation Administration’s oversight of aircraft certification. If confirmed, President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the US Department...

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Airbus Helicopters reveals Flightlab testbed

Airbus Helicopters has unveiled a new flying testbed that will allow it to mature new technologies up to three times faster than through current methods. Airbus Helicopters has unveiled a new flying testbed that will allow it to mature new...

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Airbus Helicopters touts H175 as Puma replacement for the UK

Airbus Helicopters could offer the H175 super-medium-twin to the UK as a replacement for the Royal Air Force’s fleet of Puma utility helicopters in 2025 – despite the fact that no military variant of the 8t rotorcraft exists. Airbus Helicopters...

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Canada’s WestJet returns Boeing 737 Max to service

Canada’s WestJet returned the Boeing 737 Max to revenue service on 21 January with a flight from Calgary to Vancouver, becoming Canada’s first airline to fly the aircraft commercially following an almost two-year pause. Canada’s WestJet returned the Boeing 737...

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United expects expanded profit margins by 2023

United Airlines expects to exceed its 2019 profit margin by 2023, executives say a day after the airline reported a $7.1 billion full-year loss for coronavirus-plagued 2020. United Airlines expects to exceed its 2019 profit margin by 2023 due to...

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Airbus Helicopters looks to Leonardo to counter US threat in military sector

Europe’s two rotorcraft manufacturers must come together to develop a next-generation military helicopter or run the risk of losing out to their rivals, an Airbus Helicopters executive has warned. Europe’s two rotorcraft manufacturers must come together to develop a next-generation...

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Flydubai latest to reinstate Doha flights

Flydubai is to restore its service to Doha from 26 January, a day after fellow UAE carrier Etihad announced a resumption of flights to Qatar. Flydubai is to restore its service to Doha from 26 January, a day after fellow...

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How STEM isn’t the only route into aerospace for jobseekers

While the industry needs more female engineers, former chartered accountant Victoria Foy, chief executive of a Safran unit, insists there are other routes for women into aerospace Sparking an early interest among female school students in science, technology, engineering and...

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