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Air Nostrum seeks €103 million of government aid

Spanish carrier Air Nostrum is seeking €103 million ($124 million) of government financial support due to the impact of the pandemic on its operations. Air Nostrum is seeking €103 million ($124 million) of government financial support due to the impact of the pandemic...

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UK regulator clears path for JetBlue transatlantic debut

UK regulators have cleared JetBlue Airways to launch flights to London from New York and Boston, a further step in the carrier’s plans to begin transatlantic services this year. UK regulators have cleared JetBlue Airways to launch flights to London...

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Smith sees Transavia as key tool to counter loss of Air France’s Orly slots

Air France-KLM group chief executive Ben Smith believes the flexibility union agreements have given it to develop low-cost unit Transavia at Paris Orly provides the group with a tool to help offset the loss of slots at the airport. Air France-KLM group chief executive...

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New 2021 Top Hawk Participants Named

Textron Has Placed 26 Cessna Skyhawks With Participating Top Hawk Schools Textron Aviation has named four participants for its 2021 Top Hawk program that places one of the world’s leading training aircraft, the Cessna Skyhawk, with top pilot training programs...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.19.21)

“Stakeholder engagement is at the heart of NAV Canada’s aeronautical study process. The valuable input we have received indicates that a balanced approach is warranted as the industry navigates the ongoing pandemic. We are proactively taking these steps to maintain...

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NAV Canada Commits To Maintaining Certain Airport Services

There Will Be No Site Closures At Air Traffic Control Towers Or Flight Service Stations Amidst questions and concerns; NAV Canada confirmed that it will maintain air traffic control service to Canadian communities, including Fort McMurray AB, Prince George BC,...

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Airborne 04.16.21: Beringer Tire App, Aerolite EV-103, King Schools

Also: Highlander STOL, Diamond DA40 NG, A Sampling Of SnF Visitors Alright... we're two thirds of the way through the Fly-In that way too many people thought would never happen... but it did, and pretty darned well from all appearances....

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (04.17.21): Contaminated Runway

Contaminated Runway A runway is considered contaminated whenever standing water, ice, snow, slush, frost in any form, heavy rubber, or other substances are present. A runway is contaminated with respect to rubber deposits or other friction-degrading substances when the average...

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A400M nearing tanker clearance for French Caracal operations

Airbus Defence & Space has completed the latest phase of an in-flight refuelling test campaign involving its A400M and a pair of combat search and rescue helicopters. Airbus Defence & Space has completed the latest phase of an in-flight refuelling...

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Display pilots urged to ensure currency as air shows return

UK regulators are urging air display pilots to ensure they have reached the required level of proficiency for participation following the prolonged absence of practice resulting from pandemic-related restrictions. The Civil Aviation Authority believes display flying will be able to...

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