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El Al loses argument as state accepts Kanfei as main shareholder

Israeli authorities have granted investor Eli Rozenberg control of the largest shareholding in flag-carrier El Al, following the airline’s recent share issue. El Al has disclosed a communication from the Government Companies Authority giving consent of the special state shareholder...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.03.20)

“ALPA continues to implore Congress to move legislation to extend the PSP as part of the comprehensive COVID-19 relief package under negotiation by Congress and the White House. For the tens of thousands of airline workers who were furloughed this...

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GE to perform GE9X sand-ingestion tests in 2021

GE Aviation in 2021 will kick off a GE9X test programme intended to validate the powerplant’s durability when operating in sandy, dusty conditions. GE Aviation in 2021 will kick off a GE9X test programme intended to validate the powerplant’s durability...

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US Army and USAF to jointly develop battlefield network, called CJADC2

The US Army and the US Air Force signed an agreement to jointly develop a battlefield communications network, called Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control. The US Army and the US Air Force (USAF) signed an agreement to jointly develop...

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US House leader Pelosi promises airlines further aid

US House of Representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi has promised relief for the aviation industry a day after airlines began furloughing staff as government financial aid expired. US House of Representatives speaker Nancy Pelosi has promised relief for the aviation industry...

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United to resume flights to more leisure destinations in November

United will resume 40 international routes in November, including many to leisure and beach destinations like Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean. United will resume 40 international routes in November, including many to leisure and beach destinations in Hawaii, Mexico, and...

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European regulators propose extending temporary state aid exemptions

European Commission regulators are proposing extending by a further six months and widening the scope of the temporary relaxations around state aid rules under which a string of airlines have been supported through the global pandemic. As the coronavirus crisis...

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​Qatar Airways to serve 124 destinations by year-end

Middle Eastern operator Qatar Airways will resume flights to three South African cities on 3 October, and aims to rebuild its network to include 124 destinations by the end of this year. Middle Eastern operator Qatar Airways will resume flights to three South African...

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Oklahoma City CARES Act funds dedicated to response, testing and tracing, and community support

With about three months to go before the federal government’s deadline, the City of Oklahoma City is on track to spend its COVID-19 relief funding on pandemic response, testing and tracing, and community support. The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (09.30.20): Flight Service Station (FSS)

Flight Service Station (FSS) An air traffic facility which provides pilot briefings, flight plan processing, en route flight advisories, search and rescue services, and assistance to lost aircraft and aircraft in emergency situations. FSS also relay ATC clearances, process Notices...

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