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​Wizz to add new Italian base

Central European budget carrier Wizz Air is opening a new base at Palermo. Central European budget carrier Wizz Air is opening a new base at Palermo. Wizz says it will station two Airbus A321s at the Italian airport from June....

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Honeywell developing 1MW turbo-generator for air-taxi segment

Honeywell later this year plans to demonstrate a new, more-powerful turbo-generator designed for use on air taxis, cargo drones and hybrid-electric commercial aircraft. Honeywell later this year plans to demonstrate a new, more-powerful turbo-generator designed for use on air taxis,...

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​Lufthansa expands rail offering through Deutsche Bahn

Lufthansa is expanding its joint product with German rail operator Deutsche Bahn as it looks to improve connectivity and reduce emissions. Lufthansa is expanding its joint product with German rail operator Deutsche Bahn as it looks to improve connectivity and reduce emissions....

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What a merger between GECAS and AerCap could mean

Leasing juggernauts GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) and AerCap are by far the two biggest aircraft leasing companies in the world by fleet size, with a combined 2,098 aircraft between them. Leasing juggernauts GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) and AerCap...

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US Air Force B-1B bombers impress during Norwegian deployment

The US Air Force (USAF) says its first deployment of strategic bombers to a Norwegian air base is intended to boost allied training and readiness in the region, but the visit also underscores Washington’s commitment to protecting the Arctic “far...

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On International Women’s Day, female CEOs make up 4% of airline total

The global airline industry can cite recent progress towards achieving a better gender balance in executive teams, even if it is sometimes a case of two steps forward, one step back – from a very low base. As International Women’s...

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SAFE: NTSB May Focus On Flight Training Reform

Agency Delays 2021-22 'Most Wanted List' Meeting The Society of Aviation and Flight Educators has noted that the NTSB has postponed the March 9 unveiling of its 2021-2022 Most Wanted List (MWL) of transportation safety improvements, with no future announcements...

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Time for tough decisions about Garuda, Malaysia Airlines and Thai

The coronavirus pandemic is a salutary lesson in the risks associated with airline ownership, but will Southeast Asia’s governments get the message? The coronavirus pandemic is a salutary lesson in the risks associated with airline ownership, but will Southeast Asia’s...

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AirAsia eyes foray in drone deliveries, air taxis

AirAsia Group has tied up with Malaysia’s state-backed innovation sandbox to test drone delivery services, as it reportedly eyes a foray into air taxi services in the near-term. AirAsia Group has tied up with Malaysia’s state-backed innovation sandbox to test drone...

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Transportation Partners finance chief to depart: sources

Transportation Partners chief financial officer Valerie Tay is set to step down. Transportation Partners chief financial officer Valerie Tay is set to step down. Two lessors with exposure to Transportation Partners parent Lion Group tell Cirium that they have been...

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