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WHO and ICAO call for aircrew priority in vaccine rollout

The World Health Organization and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have joined forces with other UN bodies to urge that aircrew, along with seafarers, be given priority in vaccination rollouts. The World Health Organization and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)...

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Norse Atlantic closes in on ‘competitive’ 787 leases

Long-haul start up Norse Atlantic Airways is closing in on its first lease agreements, chief executive Bjorn Tore Larsen has disclosed. Long-haul start up Norse Atlantic Airways is closing in on its first lease agreements, chief executive Bjorn Tore Larsen has disclosed. Larsen tells Cirium the...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (03.24.21): DME Fix

DME Fix A geographical position determined by reference to a navigational aid which provides distance and azimuth information. It is defined by a specific distance in nautical miles and a radial, azimuth, or course (i.e., localizer) in degrees magnetic from...

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Swiss A220 engine shutdown traced to leak from unmodified oil cooler

Investigators have determined that a Swiss Airbus A220-100 engine shutdown during climb out of Paris was triggered by a faulty seal leading to a loss of oil pressure. The aircraft (HB-JBC) was en route to Zurich from Paris Charles de...

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Bell commits to SAF blend for training fleet

Bell has begun using a 30% blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in its 20-strong training and customer demonstration fleet as it bids to lower the environmental impact of general aviation. Bell has begun using a 30% blend of sustainable...

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FlyArystan adds two Airbus A320s to its fleet

Kazakhstan’s FlyArystan has taken delivery of two additional Airbus A320s. Kazakhstan’s FlyArystan has taken delivery of two additional Airbus A320s. Both aircraft are configured with 180 economy-class seats, the Almaty-based low-cost carrier says. Source: FlyArystan FlyArystan launched operations in 2019 and already has a...

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European airlines seek joined-up approach to lifting restrictions

European airlines are urging EU member states to adopt a joint process to reopening their borders that includes co-ordination on testing, vaccination certificates and travel restrictions. European airlines are urging EU member states to adopt a joint process to reopening...

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EASA recommends 48-72h post-vaccination pause for aircrew

European safety regulators are advising aircrew to wait at least 48h, and up to 72h for single-crew operations, before engaging in flight-related tasks after being vaccinated against Covid-19. The precautionary measure arises from uncertainty as to whether in-flight conditions at...

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Thai Airways challenges lessors’ future rental claims

Thai Airways International is challenging lessors’ claims for future rentals agreed under long-term lease agreements, according to a lawyer acting for some of the airline’s creditors. Thai Airways International is challenging lessors’ claims for future rentals agreed under long-term lease...

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Lessor CALC axes 26 737 Max jets from orderbook

Lessor China Aircraft Leasing (CALC) has cut its orders for the Boeing 737 Max to 66 aircraft from 92 previously. In addition to cutting 26 orders for the Max, it will also “reschedule the delivery of certain aircraft,” says the...

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