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No Lidl ground? Ryanair and Dublin airport chiefs clash on pricing

Complaints from airline chiefs about airport charges are as old as the industry itself, but a discussion at an ACI Europe conference today showed that the issue has a fresh relevance amid the coronavirus crisis. During a robust but good-humoured...

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Lufthansa network carriers to end free meals on short-haul flights

Lufthansa, Swiss and Austrian Airlines are to switch to a buy-on-board meal service for economy passengers on short- and medium-haul flights next year. Lufthansa, Swiss and Austrian Airlines are to switch to a buy-on-board meal service for economy passengers on...

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UK seals fresh air services deal with USA

UK and US officials have today signed an air services agreement to ensure flights can continue between the two countries once the existing EU transition period ends this year. Currently flights are covered under the existing air services agreement between...

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Embraer, Hungary sign contract for two KC-390 airlifters

Embraer has secured its second export buyer for the KC-390 Millennium transport/tanker, after Hungary signed for a pair of the twin-turbofan type. Embraer has secured its second export buyer for the KC-390 Millennium transport/tanker, after Hungary signed for a pair...

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Italy and Austria plan collaboration on AW169M LUH procurement

Italy and Austria are to co-operate on the procurement of Leonardo Helicopters AW169Ms following an agreement between their respective defence ministers.  Italy and Austria are to co-operate on the procurement of Leonardo Helicopters AW169Ms following an agreement between their respective...

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Boeing 737 Max to be inspected for foreign object debris prior to service return

All Boeing 737 Max will be inspected for foreign object debris (FOD) prior to returning to revenue service, according to Boeing. All Boeing 737 Max will be inspected for foreign object debris (FOD) prior to returning to revenue service, according...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (11.15.20): Visual Climb Over Airport (VCOA)

Visual Climb Over Airport (VCOA) A departure option for an IFR aircraft, operating in visual meteorological conditions equal to or greater than the specified visibility and ceiling, to visually conduct climbing turns over the airport to the published “climb-to” altitude...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (11.14.20)

Aero Linx: International Aviation Womens Association For almost 30 years, IAWA has effectively promoted the advancement of women in aviation and aerospace through an ever expanding global network. We build strong professional connections, promote leadership development and create enduring bonds....

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Wizz chief urges airports to end ‘cosy status quo’ with airlines

Airports must reconsider their relationships with incumbent airlines which may not be able to deliver on capacity expectations during the Covid-19 recovery, in the view of Wizz Air chief executive Jozsef Varadi. “In certain places there used to be a...

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Shuttered AirAsia Japan files for bankruptcy

AirAsia Japan has filed for bankruptcy, more than a month since it ceased all operations.  AirAsia Japan has filed for bankruptcy, more than a month since it ceased all operations.  AirAsia Group, which owns 33% of the Nagoya-based carrier, states...

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