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How much value aircraft have lost?
With the drop in demand, the overflowing supply of used aircraft on the market made very significant changes to the way aircraft are priced. The latest order by Alliance Airlines, an Australia-based airline that also provides charter services, shows how much.
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FAA to fine Boeing for tampering at 787 Dreamliner plant
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it proposed two separate fines for Boeing, totaling $1.25 million as the manufacturer‘s managers allegedly interfered with the administration’s designees at the North Charleston, South Carolina site, where Boeing produces the 787 Dreamliner.
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Airbus Only Delivered Short Haul Aircraft In July
On Thursday, Airbus announced that it had delivered 49 aircraft in July. Numbers were up from the months prior but included only narrowbody jets of the A220 and A320neo families. Nearly half have yet to enter into service.
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A380s In The Boneyard: How Many Superjumbos Have Been Scrapped?
While some Airbus A380 had already been retired before the current situation, several others have, unfortunately, had their demise speed up. Some of these aircraft have been sent to storage, while others have been scrapped. Simple Flying decided to investigate the fate of those Airbus A380s that have already been retired.
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Russia's 737 MAX Alternative: The MC-21-300 Set To Fly By Year End
Russia’s competitor to the Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320neo, the MC-21-300, is set to take off by the end of the year with locally made engines. The airframe has already passed flight tests and is undergoing final checks before taking to the skies with the Russian PD-14 engine.
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Volga-Dnepr Takes Delivery Of Its First 777F Despite Order Dispute
After several months of ‘will they, won’t they?’, Russian cargo airline Volga-Dnepr has taken delivery of its first Boeing 777 Freighter. The group first placed an order for 29 freighters back in 2018, but legal issues earlier this year raised questions over delivery.
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Italy Flight Ban On The Cards For Ryanair
Ryanair could see itself banned from flying to Italy, according to the country’s air regulator (ENAC). The statement comes as Italy claims that Ryanair is flouting COVID-19 safety precautions. However, the carrier has categorically denied these claims and insists it is following all the protocols.
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Canada's Porter Airlines Extends Flight Suspensions To October
One of Canada’s niche carriers, Porter Airlines, has announced it is extending its service suspension until October 7th. This is the fourth delay to the airline’s restart target. Porter Airlines has suspended its operations since March 21st.
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What Will Happen To Virgin Australia's Widebody Fleet?
This week, Virgin Australia outlined its plans for the future. The recently sold airline is keen to get back to business. The new Virgin Australia will have many similarities to the old one. However, there will also be some differences. Notably, the carrier will revert to an all Boeing 737 fleet. Where will that leave its’s widebody fleet ?
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How To Connect In Hong Kong During COVID-19
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) allowed the resumption of transit services in June, after a two-month ban to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. Passengers can now travel with multiple airlines, but there are several new restrictions in place. Let’s take a closer look.
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Fort Lauderdale Scrapped By Emirates After 4 Years
Emirates is dropping its first US route this week, with Fort Lauderdale leaving the schedule permanently. The news comes as Emirates starts trimming its extensive route map, even as it looks to resume more routes in the coming months. As it becomes clear that air travel will take at least a few years to bounce back, airlines are making new long-term plans.
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Tower, <a/c call sign>, three in the breeze, over the trees, last hop for a full stop.
- Phrase U.S. Navy student pilots in Pensacola could say on their last hop - if they said it without messing up they'd get an 'above' rating on radio comms.
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