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Cebu Pacific sees benefits in clear-cut pandemic travel rules

Cebu Pacific Air is optimistic that more clarity around inter-city travel amid the coronavirus pandemic will boost domestic air traffic. Cebu Pacific Air is optimistic that more clarity around inter-city travel amid the coronavirus pandemic will boost domestic air traffic....

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AirAsia to swap stock for full ownership of loyalty programme

Malaysia’s AirAsia Group and Aimia Holdings UK II have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a $25 million stock swap deal, for the latter’s 20% equity interest in the airline group’s loyalty programme. Malaysia’s AirAsia Group and Aimia Holdings UK II have signed...

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EVA Air in the red in 2020, while China Airlines remains profitable

Taiwan’s two major carriers — China Airlines and EVA Air— have reported contrasting financial results for the year ended 31 December 2020.  Taiwan’s two major carriers — China Airlines and EVA Air— reported contrasting financial results for the year ended...

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Cebu Pacific finds a silver lining in cargo

Cebu Pacific Air continues to enjoy strong cargo yields amid a drop in domestic capacity that coincides with a sharp rise in e-commerce. Cebu Pacific Air continues to enjoy strong cargo yields amid a drop in domestic capacity that coincides...

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Typhoon, C-130J and Puma retirements, FCAS investment headline UK defence review

The UK will retire its Tranche 1 Eurofighter Typhoons, Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transports and Airbus Helicopters Puma HC2 rotorcraft by the middle of this decade, as the Ministry of Defence (MoD) targets a range of capability updates. Detailed within...

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FAA to Implement South-Central Florida Metroplex on April 22

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on April 22 will implement the first phase of the South-Central Florida Metroplex, the agencys plan to move flights more safely and efficiently across the southern half of the state. Metroplex procedures will allow flights...

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DARPA tests artificial intelligent dogfighting in two-versus-one simulations

DARPA’s Air Combat Evolution programme tested team dogfighting between artificial intelligence-controlled fighters in a software simulation in February. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)’s Air Combat Evolution (ACE) programme tested team dogfighting between artificial intelligence-controlled fighters in a software...

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US trade groups call on government to ease travel restrictions

Numerous lobby groups and trade organisations representing the aviation and travel industries have called upon the US government to develop a roadmap that would relax international restrictions and once again allow foreign tourists to enter the country. Numerous lobby groups...

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France’s Aura Aero unveils 19-seat electric aircraft development plan

French aerospace firm Aura Aero is intending to develop a 19-seat electric-powered regional aircraft, as it looks to certify its two-seat Integral R light single. Aura Aero says the 19-seat project, to address the embryonic low-carbon transport sector, is supported...

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​Austrian resumes normal service on London and Tel Aviv flights

Austrian Airlines is resuming normal operation for flights to London and Tel Aviv from Vienna after an easing of Covid-19 related restrictions. Austrian Airlines is resuming normal operation for flights to London and Tel Aviv from Vienna after an easing of Covid-19...

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