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Covid uncertainty ends hopes for RIAT anniversary spectacular

Continued uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic has led show organisers to cancel the Royal International Air Tattoo’s (RIAT’s) 50th anniversary event, which had been scheduled to run from 16-18 July Continued uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic has led...

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After 2020’s blues, IndiGo boss upbeat on long-term growth

IndiGo proved its mettle in a tough 2020, and chief executive Ronojoy Dutta is optimistic about the low-cost carrier’s outlook in the coming years. IndiGo proved its mettle in a tough 2020, and chief executive Ronojoy Dutta is optimistic about...

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SAS stays with Leap-1A for remainder of A320neo order

Scandinavian operator SAS has stayed with CFM International for a further batch of engines for its Airbus A320neo-family fleet. SAS has directly ordered 65 A320neos of which 30 have been delivered. It also operates another 15 on lease, including a...

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Government to retain majority stake after Air NZ’s equity raise

New Zealand’s government has confirmed its commitment to retain a majority stake in flag carrier Air New Zealand following a proposed equity capital raise. New Zealand’s government has confirmed its commitment to retain a majority stake in flag carrier Air New Zealand following a...

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Pipistrel nears launch of new hydrogen-powered 19-seater

Slovenia’s Pipistrel Aircraft, best known for its range of lightweight two-seaters, is nearing the launch of a new hydrogen fuel-cell- and battery-powered 19-seat hybrid that it hopes will revolutionise the commuter-category segment. Slovenia’s Pipistrel Aircraft, best known for its range of lightweight...

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Court blocks Manston revival after government fails to explain need for airport

Plans to resurrect the UK’s dormant Manston airport to handle international cargo flights have suffered a setback after a judge quashed the development consent order given by transport secretary Grant Shapps’s office last year. The judge, in a ruling at...

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Skyways Technics expands Asia-Pacific facilities at Subang

Danish MRO provider Skyways Technics has completed expansion works of its Malaysia facilities, tripling its repair shop floor area and increasing its component warehouse size.  Danish MRO provider Skyways Technics has completed expansion works of its Malaysia facilities, tripling its...

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​Grounded Jet Airways reports $391 million FY2019-20 loss

Jet Airways, the Indian carrier that has been grounded since April 2019, has posted a net loss of Rs28.4 billion ($391 million) for the 2019-20 fiscal year ended 31 March 2020. Jet Airways, the Indian carrier that has been grounded since...

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Passengers down 70% at Dubai International last year

Dubai International’s passenger numbers collapsed in 2020, but the airport operator is reporting “positive strides” in the second half of the year. Dubai International’s passenger numbers collapsed in 2020, but the airport operator is reporting “positive strides” in the second...

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Norwegian reaches accommodation with several lessors

Norwegian and its subsidiaries have reached an accommodation with a number of lessors, including Avolon and SMBC Aviation Capital, relating to several aircraft the airline was formerly seeking to reject as part of its Irish restructuring process. Norwegian and its subsidiaries have...

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