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Airborne 04.26.21: Tri-Motor Tour, SpaceX Crew-2, Ingenuity Flt #3

Also: AEA Urges Action, Next F-15EX Delivered, SnF21 Piper $$$, FAA Drone Pilot Tests After the covid pandemic halted operations in 2020, Liberty Aviation Museum's 1928 Ford Tri-Motor 5-AT-B will return for a full EAA national tour this year. The...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (04.28.21)

"The FAA notes that it is strictly enforcing a zero-tolerance policy toward passengers who cause disturbances on flights, fail to obey flight crew instructions in violation of the FAA’s regulations, or engage in conduct proscribed by federal law. The passengers...

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PIA outlines latest restructuring plan to return to profitability

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has confirmed that a restructuring plan is in place to return the airline back to profitability, though the coronavirus pandemic has delayed some of these plans.  Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has confirmed that a restructuring plan...

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India approved to buy six more P-8I maritime patrol aircraft for $2.42bn

The US State Department has approved the possible Foreign Military Sale of six P-8I maritime patrol aircraft to India for an estimated cost of $2.42 billion. The US State Department has approved the possible Foreign Military Sale of six P-8I...

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Perlan plans for 2021 flights following loss of ‘compass’ Enevoldson

Einar Enevoldson was the legendary test pilot behind a project that has flown sailplanes to altitudes exceeding 70,000ft, capturing records and advancing high-altitude scientific research. Perlan Project proved you don’t need fuel to fly to the edge of space. Mountain air will do...

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US extends mask mandate in airports, aircraft

The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the government agency responsible for security screenings across 450 commercial airports, has extended a mandatory face mask requirement by four months. The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the government agency responsible for security screenings...

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Icelandair Group reaches tentative agreement to sell tour operator

Icelandair Group and tour specialist Nordic Visitor have reached a heads-of-terms agreement over the sale of the group’s entire shareholding in tour operator Iceland Travel. The company, which wholly-owns Iceland Travel, disclosed earlier this year that it would divest the...

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‘No compromises’ in agreement for next-generation fighter engine: Safran chief

Olivier Andries, Safran chief executive, says a three-way agreement with MTU Aero Engines and ITP Aero covering the development of a next-generation military powerplant has been reached with “no compromises at all”. Olivier Andries, Safran chief executive, says a three-way...

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Pressured Mango to continue flights into May

Troubled South African low-cost carrier Mango Airlines has confirmed it will continue operations into May despite concerns over its ability to meet a reported end-April payment deadline set by creditors. Troubled South African low-cost carrier Mango Airlines has confirmed it will...

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Safran eyes interiors rebound after sluggish start to year

Safran is hopeful that its interiors business is poised for recovery as the year progresses after an “extremely weak” first quarter. Safran is hopeful that its interiors business is poised for recovery as the year progresses after an “extremely weak”...

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