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EasyJet chief dismisses sustainable fuels as irrelevant to short-haul future

Short-haul carriers have little reason to invest in the development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) when new propulsion technologies are on the horizon, in the view of EasyJet chief executive Johan Lundgren. Short-haul carriers have little reason to invest in the development of sustainable aviation fuels...

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Alaska Airlines names new chief operating officer

Constance von Muehlen has been named as Alaska Airlines’ new chief operating officer, effective 3 April. Constance von Muehlen has been named as Alaska Airlines’ new chief operating officer, effective 3 April. She replaces Gary Beck, who is retiring. Source:...

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Don’t wait: Prepare for severe weather now as storm season begins in Oklahoma City

Now is the time to prepare for severe weather season in Oklahoma City, so you aren’t scrambling at the last minute to make a plan to keep your family safe during a tornado or thunderstorm. Be sure you always have...

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Satcom radome vibrations prompt A220 ELT antenna checks

Airbus A220 operators are being instructed to check and replace emergency locator transmitter antennas, after incidents in which vortices from a communications radome generated vibrations resulting in antenna failure. One of the incidents resulted in the antenna separating from the...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (03.19.21): Airport Rotating Beacon

Airport Rotating Beacon A visual NAVAID operated at many airports. At civil airports, alternating white and green flashes indicate the location of the airport. At military airports, the beacons flash alternately white and green, but are differentiated from civil beacons...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (03.19.21)

“Faced with the global unpredictability around event restrictions and international travel, we believe that we made the best decision for the event. This way we can provide a platform that is safe for exhibitors, visitors and staff and encourages high...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (03.19.21)

Aero Linx: The Arizona Pilot’s Association (APA) The Arizona Pilot’s Association (APA) was organized in 1978 to give Arizona’s general aviation community a voice in aviation matters. Our mission remains much the same today as we continue to promote general...

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​Austrian resumes normal service from 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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Zig-zag microrelief on wings could reduce stall risk

Russian researchers are testing a wing surface modification with vortex generators aimed at reducing the risk of airflow separation and stall at high angles of attack. The work is being conducted at Moscow’s Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute and centres on surface...

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EASA rejects Superjet door directive over ‘twisted slides’ concern

Sukhoi Superjet 100s will not be permitted to operate in Europe if power-assist systems for their exits have been de-activated, following concerns that evacuation could be hampered by flight attendants’ inability to open doors quickly. The European Union Aviation Safety...

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