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Initial Report Suggests PIA Crash Was Caused By Pilot Error
The investigation into the devastating PIA crash last month has published some initial findings. Essentially, the report suggests that the aircraft was fit to fly and that the weather through all stages of the trip was fine. Although the investigation is ongoing, the preliminary report suggests that pilot error was to blame.
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Ukraine International Employee Suspended Over Puppy Deaths
Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) said today that it is opening an investigation and suspending an employee due to the deaths of 38 French bulldog puppies. The incident took place on a flight to Toronto, Canada, on June 13th. As many as 550 dogs were being transported on the flight from Kyiv, Ukraine.
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Global News

Europe Could Ban US Tourists When It Reopens
American tourists may be unwelcome in Europe as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States. With borders set to open next month, draft lists of tourists allowed into the European Union exclude the United States while allowing travelers from countries like China and Vietnam.
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Commercial

Why Does Airbus Build Aircraft In The United States?
Airbus is Europe’s dominant power when it comes to aircraft manufacturing. The company is a direct rival to United States’ Boeing, and the two firms have been going head to head over the decades. However, Airbus has recently been ramping up its production on US soil. What spurred on this decision?
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Airlines

What Are The Pros And Cons Of State-Owned Airlines?
There was a time when most airlines were backed by the state. These flag carriers paved the way for 21st-century aviation, but over the years, ownership has changed. Now, it’s less attractive for countries to own their own airlines, and many have privatized what were once their national carriers.
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Air France To Operate One Final Airbus A380 Flight On Friday
The white-blue-and-red livery era of the Air France A380 is coming to an early but definite end. The airline is choosing to mark the occasion with a special two-hour farewell flight over France on Friday, June 26th.
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Which US Airlines Operate The Largest Fleets?
The worldwide travel disruption caused by the COVID-19 outbreak didn’t just cause airlines to temporarily ground their fleets. The outbreak also gave airlines the impetus to rethink aircraft retirement plans, as well as postponing deliveries of new planes. The result is lots of changes to fleet sizes and new networks. So which airlines now operate the largest fleets in the world? Can anyone compete with the giant US carriers?
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Lufthansa Prepares For Critical Make Or Break Bailout Vote
Lufthansa is preparing for what could be one of the most important days of its existence. Tomorrow, shareholders are due to vote on a bailout deal worth €9 billion ($10.2 billion). However, last week the airline was worried that the agreement would not make it past shareholders, given low attendance at its annual general meeting.
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United Airlines Cuts Its Newark - Manchester Route
Chicago-headquartered United Airlines has decided to cut its Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) flight to Manchester Airport (MAN) that was due to resume in the autumn. While no comment has come from the American carrier in the form of a written statement, it is almost certainly linked to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Airline Alliances: What Are They & What Are The Benefits?
Understanding the three main airline alliances – Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam – can make a big difference to your travels. Airlines have cooperated this way for over 20 years, and offer many benefits to passengers and airlines alike. This guide explains the history and membership of the alliances and how they work together to offer benefits to passengers. It also looks at some recent developments and the future of the alliances.
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Qatar Airways Eyes New First Class Cabin For Some 777X Aircraft
Qatar Airways’ CEO, Akbar Al Baker, has said this week that he is studying an ultra-premium first class cabin for the airline’s forthcoming Boeing 777X aircraft. The new cabin will be installed on only a handful of the 777-9s it has on order and will be used to fly premium-heavy routes into Europe.
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Airports

You Might Soon See Drones Flying Over Amestrdam Schiphol
Drones and airports are historically two things that don’t go together. Just look at the time London Gatwick was closed for over a day during a peak holiday travel period, due to sightings of the unmanned aircraft. However, that could be about to change, according to a new initiative being trialed by Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport this week.
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Buenos Aires' Low-Cost Airport Won't Reopen Until December
The Argentinian Government has announced that the Jorge Newbery Airfield that serves Buenos Aires will stay closed until December. The airfield is the second most important hub in Argentina after Ezeiza International Airport. What does it mean for the Argentinian air industry? Let’s investigate further.
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Military

What Will Happen To Air Force One When It Is Retired?
There are few planes as famous as Air Force One. History and pop culture have immortalized the famous presidential plane. Even the current president, a man not easily impressed, seems to enjoy this perk of his job. But those big jumbos we see ferrying the president about are slated for retirement. What happens to an aircraft that has served as Air Force One?
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Aviation Quote

Engines of war have long since reached their limits, and I see no further hope of any improvement in the art.

- Frontinus, 90 A.D.

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