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US DOT slams Hong Kong air crew quarantine rules

The US Department of Transport (DOT) has criticised the Hong Kong government’s quarantine requirements for air crew as “disproportionally” impacting US carriers “to the benefit of Hong Kong carriers”. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has criticised the Hong Kong...

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Online crackdown bad news for China aerospace watchers

Beijing’s move to rein in discussion of military affairs on social media will hurt the world’s understanding of its defence aerospace development. Beijing’s move to rein in discussion of military affairs on social media will hurt the world’s understanding of...

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Court allows merger of 321 HNA Group-linked firms as part of restructuring efforts

A court in China has given the green light for the merger of 321 companies linked to troubled HNA Group, including its aviation assets, to speed up restructuring efforts. A court in China has given the green light for the...

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What’s the strategic logic behind ‘surprise’ bomber flights?

US Air Force (USAF) bombers are touching down in new places. In February, for the first time in history, the Boeing B-1B Lancer bomber landed in India. Then, in March, the supersonic jet deployed for the first time from a Norwegian...

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Lockheed Martin kicks off USAF F-16 sustainment contract with receipt of first jet

Lockheed Martin received its first F-16 fighter in Greenville, South Carolina as part of a 10-year sustainment contract with the US Air Force. Lockheed Martin received its first F-16 fighter in Greenville, South Carolina as part of a 10-year sustainment...

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Airbus pits TwoTwenty against business jets like 7500s and G700s

Five months after launching its ACJ TwoTwenty executive jet, Airbus Corporate Jets (ASJ) is talking up the performance of its modified A220-100, pitching the type as competitive in two segments of the business-aircraft market. Five months after launching its ACJ TwoTwenty executive...

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Nigeria’s Azman told to suspend 737 operations for safety audit

Nigerian carrier Azman Air has been ordered to suspend Boeing 737 operations in order to undergo a safety audit. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority says the measure – which takes effect from 15 March – affects all 737s across the...

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Airbus and Draken Europe team for UK search and rescue bid

Airbus has teamed up with Draken Europe to bid for the UK’s forthcoming second-generation search and rescue contest, also known as UKSAR2G. Airbus has teamed up with Draken Europe to bid for the UK’s forthcoming second-generation search and rescue contest,...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (03.13.21)

Aero Linx: Australian Business Aviation Association The ABAA is a non-profit organisation that was formed to act as a collective voice for the business aviation community in Australia, and to assist its members in all aviation matters. The ABAA is...

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Klyde Morris (03.15.21)

Klyde Gets Burned... By Reality FMI: www.klydemorris.com

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