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NewsCargolux paints surgical mask on nose door of Boeing 747-8F
The paint scheme is intended to highlight the ”airline’s commitment to the fight against Covid-19”.
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NewsSAA restructuring team sifts through unsolicited investor approaches
More than 10 unsolicited approaches expressing interest in South African Airways have been received from potential investors and partners. The South African government’s department of public enterprises states that the approaches concern SAA and its subsidiaries Mango Airlines, SAA Technical, and catering arm Air Chefs. “[We have] been busy assessing ...
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NewsBrussels Airlines gets approval for €290 million bailout
European competition regulators have given the green light for a €290 million ($343 million) state-support measure for Brussels Airlines to help the carrier recover from the coronavirus crisis.
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NewsScoot converts A320 into temporary freighter
Singapore-based low-cost carrier Scoot has begun cargo charter operations using a freight-optimised Airbus A320ceo, tapping on demand as an alternative revenue source. The aircraft, registered 9V-TAZ, underwent a four-day modification programme earlier this month. That involved the removal of all 180 seats, as well as the installation of placards to ...
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NewsChinese carrier Q2 losses expected to narrow amid domestic recovery: HSBC
China’s three largest carriers — Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines — are expected to see losses narrow in the second quarter helped by strong domestic traffic recovery and a flat Chinese Yuan against the US dollar.
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NewsSingapore lifts quarantine requirements on Brunei and New Zealand
Singapore will allow entry from Brunei and New Zealand starting 1 September – subject to Covid-19 testing – in a move applauded by the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group and trade associations. Travellers from both countries will be exempt from a 14-day quarantine and instead undergo Covid-19 testing at the airport ...
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NewsQantas International chief exits amid consolidation
Qantas Group is trimming and reorganising its executive team in response to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, with the changes coming into effect on 1 September. The chief executive of Qantas International, Tino La Spina, will leave Qantas Group “in light of what is likely to be the extended grounding of ...
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NewsFiji Airways now ‘focused on survival’ after bumper year in 2019
Fiji Airways had a bumper year in 2019, increasing its revenue, profit and passenger numbers despite high-priced fuel, foreign exchange fluctuations and increased competition from major shareholder Qantas, but 2020 saw the airline enter survival mode after the Covid-19 pandemic struck. Group operating profit before tax for the year ended ...
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NewsUkrainian 737 recorders indicate crew survived initial missile strike
Flight recorders from the Ukraine International Airlines Boeing 737-800 shot down over Tehran captured 19s of information after the first missile strike, and revealed discussions in the cockpit on the state of the stricken aircraft. Both the cockpit-voice and flight-data recorder were cut off after 19s and did not register ...
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NewsTempest windtunnel testing shows design detail
BAE Systems has revealed images of the UK’s Tempest future combat aircraft undergoing windtunnel testing at its Warton site in Lancashire earlier this year.
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NewsPentagon confident F-35 full-rate production decision won’t slip again
After suffering delays, including problems caused by the coronavirus, the US Department of Defense (DoD) believes the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II will be ready for a full-rate production decision by March 2021.
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NewsAirlines walk tightrope on pilot furloughs
Airlines find themselves facing a critical dilemma as they resize their networks for a new post-coronavirus normal, and must walk a tightrope between furloughing pilots and keeping them on staff to maintain their network flexibility, experts say.
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NewsPentagon approves five US drone makers ahead of likely ban on China’s DJI
Ahead of a likely ban on the US federal government’s use of Chinese-made quadcopters, including the very popular DJI drones, the Department of Defense has approved the products of five US-based unmanned air vehicle makers for government use.
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NewsLufthansa ticket refund bill reaches €2.3 billion
Lufthansa Group has disclosed it paid more than €2.3 billion ($2.7 billion) in ticket refunds to almost 5.4 million customers so far this year.
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NewsFrance performs first ‘wet’ contact between A400M and H225M helicopter
France has carried out the first in-flight refuelling of an Airbus Helicopters H225M Caracal using its Airbus Defence & Space A400M
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OpinionBoeing’s challenge to address the reputational crisis around Max brand
Seattle’s marketing strategy is in the spotlight amid renewed speculation about its commitment to the name. But is a rebrand the right solution?
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NewsAerion lands ‘multi-million’ investment from state of Florida
Aerion Supersonic has received a “multi-million” dollar investment from Florida’s aerospace development agency for the purpose of supporting Aerion’s plan to relocate to Florida.
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NewsAirline Business podcast: uncertainties prevail after bleak Q2 results
Graham and Lewis discuss a bleak financial results season, as airlines count the costs of a ruinous April-June period while grappling with a bumpier-than-expected comeback in the current quarter.
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NewsBritish Airways’ union calls for strike action
British Airways staff represented by the Unite union have “overwhelmingly” called for strike action over the airline’s plans for job losses and changes to employment terms.
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NewsLufthansa pilot school under threat: union
German pilot union Vereinigung Cockpit sees Lufthansa’s in-house flight academy in Bremen under threat as the ministry of defence in Berlin evaluates a termination of its training contract with the school.