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Flydubai fixes date for 737 Max re-introduction

Middle Eastern carrier Flydubai is intending to restart Boeing 737 Max flights on 8 April, following approval by United Arab Emirates regulators and updating of the fleet. Flydubai will operate the initial flight from Dubai to the Pakistani city of...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (03.31.21)

Aero Linx: Mission Safety International (MSI) Since its incorporation as a non-profit mission agency in 1983, Mission Safety International (MSI) has worked tirelessly to meet the safety needs of mission aviation departments spread from one side of the globe to...

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Airborne 04.02.21: Air Tractor 4000, CAF Theater, Lilium 7 Seater

Also: EAA & Sun 'n Fun, True Blue Power For R44, USPA Rating D-40000, Oshkosh Learn to Fly Center Last week; an Air Tractor 502XP, a single-seat agricultural aircraft, was delivered to its new owner during a send-off ceremony attended...

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Airbus shapes A321XLR systems layout with low-tech and hi-tech mock-ups

One of the Airbus A321neo fuselage sections previously intended for delivery to South American operator LATAM has instead been supporting the A321XLR development programme as a system integration platform. Originally a standard A321LR centre and aft section, the fuselage of...

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Industry welcomes new CDC guidance on vaccinated travellers

The US travel industry has welcomed a new public health determination that fully vaccinated people may travel domestically without required Covid-19 testing or mandatory quarantines. The US travel industry has welcomed a new public health determination that fully vaccinated people...

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Norse Atlantic fires back against US lawmakers, alleging ‘false’ claims

Start-up airline Norse Atlantic Airways has blasted US lawmakers for making “false” claims about its labour practices, insisting it will conform to US air transport treaties. The chief executive of start-up Norse Atlantic Airways has blasted US lawmakers for making...

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Embraer concludes in-flight refuelling qualification between two KC-390 Millennium transports

Embraer successfully concluded in-flight refuelling qualification between two KC-390 Millennium transports for the Brazilian air force. Embraer successfully concluded in-flight refuelling qualification between two KC-390 Millennium transports for the Brazilian air force. The aircraft used underwing refuelling pods and a hose...

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Spirit accuses JetBlue and American of coordinating beyond their alliance

Spirit Airlines is accusing JetBlue Airways and American Airlines of coordinating flights and routes outside of the scope of their new Northeast alliance. Spirit Airlines is accusing JetBlue Airways and American Airlines of coordinating flights and routes outside of the...

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FAA to require airlines replace fuel system units on 737 Max

The US Federal Aviation Administration has proposed requiring airlines to replace fuel system processors on Boeing 737 Max jets, citing problems with fuel shut-off systems. The US Federal Aviation Administration has proposed requiring airlines to replace fuel system processors on...

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US opposition builds to Norse Atlantic’s planned transatlantic flights

Top US lawmakers are gearing up to battle a potential application by start-up Norse Atlantic Airways to begin transatlantic flights to the USA. Top US lawmakers are gearing up to battle a potential application by start-up Norse Atlantic Airways to...

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