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Norwegian start-up Flyr plans 1 June launch

Flyr intends to operate its first services at the start of June using Boeing 737 aircraft, as the start-up seeks to become a new low-cost carrier for the Norwegian market. Flyr intends to operate its first services at the start of June using Boeing...

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Boeing 737-10 processes to undergo revision after EASA’s Max scrutiny

One crucial consequence of the Boeing 737 Max scrutiny is that development and certification work for the 737-10 will differ substantially from that of the earlier Max variants. Extensive analysis by the US FAA and European Union Aviation Safety Agency...

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Boeing reports $11.9bn 2020 loss, logs billions in Q4 charges

US manufacturing giant Boeing lost a staggering $11.9 billion in 2020, due partly to a $6.5 billion charge on its 777X programme but also the 737 Max grounding and the pandemic’s evaporating effect on travel demand. US manufacturing giant Boeing...

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Boeing delays first 777-9 delivery to 2023, takes $6.5bn charge

Source: BOeing Boeing’s second flight-test 777-9, Boeing has further delayed the 777-9 programme, saying it intends to deliver the first of the aircraft type in late 2023. The decision, which Boeing disclosed on 27 January, marks another in a string...

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Norwegian to refocus on routes with proven profitability

Norwegian plans to focus on core connections that have “historical profitability” as it transitions to becoming a conventional low-cost short-haul operator. Norwegian plans to focus on core connections that have “historical profitability” as it transitions to becoming a conventional low-cost short-haul operator....

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EASA yet to approve 737 Max for certain precision approaches

Operators of the Boeing 737 Max in Europe will be prohibited from conducting certain precision approaches until regulators are satisfied that the aircraft can maintain the necessary performance under specific failure conditions. While the European Union Aviation Safety Agency has...

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Canada’s Flair Airlines to operate 13 Boeing 737 Max 8s

Canadian discount carrier Flair Airlines will lease 13 new Boeing 737 Max 8s from Miami-based private equity company 777 Partners, with deliveries starting in “early 2021”. Canadian discount carrier Flair Airlines will lease 13 new Boeing 737 Max 8s from...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (01.24.21)

Aero Linx: Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities -- Statewide Aviation Aviation touches all aspects of life in rural Alaska, and is a basic mode of transportation due to the vastness of Alaska. Approximately 82% of Alaskan communities are...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (01.24.21)

“We explored a number of alternatives, but after careful consideration, we simply cannot execute a worthwhile event that would not potentially endanger both the community and members of Tinker Air Force Base... We understand what the air show means to...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (01.24.21): Hazardous Weather Information

Hazardous Weather Information Summary of significant meteorological information (SIGMET/WS), convective significant meteorological information (convective SIGMET/WST), urgent pilot weather reports (urgent PIREP/UUA), center weather advisories (CWA), airmen’s meteorological information (AIRMET/WA) and any other weather such as isolated thunderstorms that are rapidly...

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