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Lufthansa agrees savings deal with pilots until March 2022

Lufthansa has struck a cost savings deal with its pilots which will avert layoffs until March 2022. Lufthansa has struck a cost savings deal with its pilots which will avert layoffs until March 2022. The German carrier says the deal...

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Yak-40 fitted with propeller for superconducting motor test

Russian researchers are planning to test-fly a Yakovlev Yak-40 modified with a superconducting electric motor and propeller mounted on the trijet’s nose. The Moscow-based Central Institute of Aviation Motors expects the first flights to be carried out in 2021. Siberian...

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Greece cleared for €120m state contribution to Aegean

European regulators have approved Greek plans to contribute €120 million ($146 million) as part of recapitalisation plans for Aegean Airlines. Greece notified the European Commission of plans for an aid measure to compensate Aegean for damage suffered from travel restrictions...

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Alitalia replacement ITA plans 2021 start with 52 aircraft: reports

The new Italian airline being established to replace Alitalia has outlined plans to commence operations in April 2021 with an operation about half the size of its predecessor’s, according to media reports in Italy.  The new Italian airline being established...

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FAA Grants Santa Claus Special Flight and Launch Permissions

Santa Claus and his reindeer-powered sleigh granted special permissions to fly directly to rooftops on Christmas Eve.

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Maiden sorties for first Qatar NH90 helicopters

NH Industries has flown the first naval frigate and troop transport variants of the NH90 helicopter destined for Qatar. NH Industries (NHI) has flown the first naval frigate and troop transport variants of the NH90 helicopter destined for Qatar. The...

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EasyJet readies Brexit ownership contingency plan

Low-cost carrier EasyJet has confirmed it will activate a contingency plan if non-EU nationals’ ownership of the carrier remains above 49.5% when the UK’s Brexit transition period expires at the end of the month. Low-cost carrier EasyJet has confirmed it...

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How European states stepped in to support grounded airlines in 2020

European governments have stepped in with an unprecedented level of financial support to keep airlines in the region afloat during the pandemic, with the likelihood of further funding required in the year to come. European governments have stepped in with...

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Will air shows return in 2021?

Will air shows ever be the same again? The wait continues after almost a year of virtual gatherings, with Moscow and Dubai potentially on the horizon in 2021 If you think aviation had a rough 2020, consider the conference and...

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Qantas, JAL propose five-year joint venture to reboot tourism travel

Qantas and Japan Airlines (JAL) plan to form a joint venture to operate between Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. Qantas and Japan Airlines (JAL) plan to form a joint venture to operate between Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. The two...

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