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UK leisure carrier Jet2 to open Bristol base

UK leisure carrier Jet2 is to launch a base at Bristol airport and will offer 29 destinations next summer. UK leisure carrier Jet2 is to launch a base at Bristol airport and will offer 29 destinations next summer. The operator will base...

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South African start-up Lift set to launch in December

South African start-up carrier Lift is aiming to launch domestic services in December with flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town and George. South African start-up carrier Lift is aiming to launch domestic services in December. The airline’s website shows it...

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​Heathrow blames UK government for ‘catastrophic decline’

London Heathrow has warned that the lack of a Covid-19 airport testing regime in the UK has left it “unable to compete” with rival European gateways, after reporting that passenger numbers in October had declined by 82% year on year. October’s...

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Lilium puts Florida first as it signs up initial US operating site

German electric air taxi start-up Lilium has unveiled its first operating location in the USA after striking a deal with the city of Orlando, and Florida real estate specialist Tavistock Development. German electric air taxi start-up Lilium has unveiled its...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (11.09.20)

Aero Linx: British Columbia Aviation Council Aviation and aerospace is critical to growing the region’s economy. The sector supports British Columbians in their lives everyday. BCAC, in partnership with members, stakeholders, and the community, positively influences the well-being of British...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (11.09.20): Under The Hood

Under The Hood Indicates that the pilot is using a hood to restrict visibility outside the cockpit while simulating instrument flight. An appropriately rated pilot is required in the other control seat while this operation is being conducted.

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (11.09.20)

“I was anxious when I flew a jet aircraft out to the USS John F. Kennedy 25 years ago, but after my first landing, I was very happy because I had demonstrated the operational capability that sets apart naval aviation....

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Airborne 11.09.20: PBY On The Mend, Airborne on Roku/FireTV!, Biden TFR

Also: Beringer Aero Takes Stand, Hill Helicopters, AMA Updates Testing Details, Crew 1 In Position We're pleased to note that a story we did a few days appears to be heading towards a proper resolution. Miss Pick Up is the...

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Airborne 11.06.20: AirCar Flies!, Blue Angels, Gone West: Audrey Poberezny

Also: OSIRIS-REx Stows Sample, Drone Pilot Program, KAI FA-50 Demo, Arcadia Named FL GA Airport of the Year AirCar (V5) is the latest generation flying car that transforms from road vehicle into air vehicle in less than 3-minutes. The fifth...

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Airborne-Flight Training 11.04.20: Navy StandDown, Rich Stowell, Skyborne

Also: Sporty's Intro's Latest Learn to Fly, ASA Pilot Training Kits, Vaughn College, Convertible ALSIM Last week was a tough week for Naval aviation... Vice Adm. Kenneth White-sell, Commander, Naval Air Forces, directed all non-deployed U.S. Navy aviation units to...

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