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British Airways flight forced to land over burning smell in cabin
A British Airways plane flying from the United Kingdom to Italy had to make an emergency landing at Heathrow airport shortly after takeoff after passengers reported a smell of burning and a member of the flight crew felt unwell.
The Airbus A320-232, registration G-EUYD, was to carry out flight BA2596 from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Verona Airport (VRN).
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US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet crashes during training in California
An F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet of the United States Navy crashed during training in California.
The fighter was involved in a routine training mission near China Lake Test Base when it crashed for an unknown reason.
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What each Boeing airliner does: a visual guide | Data
What is the difference between Boeing 777-300ER and 787-8? Those numbers, stacked behind the manufacturer’s name, are difficult. So, here are some simple charts to put all the models Boeing is producing into drawers where they belong.
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Embraer delivers 250th private jet, 7 E-jets for commercial use
Embraer, a Brazilian aerospace manufacturer, delivered a total of 28 aircraft in the third quarter of 2020. The delivery list showed that the planemaker accomplished 21 executive aircraft orders of which 19 were light and the other 2 large jets. Embraer also handed over 7 commercial aircraft.
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How Many Boeing 737 Aircraft Are Currently In Service & Stored ?
Continuing in our series of how many aircraft are in operation and stored from specific aircraft families, we’ve now turned our attention to the Boeing 737. But just how many aircraft are currently flying ?
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The 400 Seat Passenger Plane With No Customers: The Il-96-400M
Russian aircraft builder Ilyushin is readying a brand new plane for certification. The Il-96-400M is a widebody quadjet with space for up to 400 passengers onboard. Despite delays to the program, the jet is expected to take its first flight next year. The only problem is, nobody wants it.
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How Much Does It Cost To Fuel A Commercial Airliner ?
The next time you fly onboard a long-haul international flight across an ocean, your thoughts might shift to the guzzling engines next to you. Thousands of liters burned to fly yourself and tons of cargo around the world for a comparatively low ticket price. How much fuel does a plane need ? And what does it cost ?
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Cathay to restructure, behead Dragon and cut 6000 jobs
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific announced plans to discontinue Cathay Dragon regional airline and lay off 17% of the company’s workforce, as well as go on with HK$2.2 billion ($283.9 million) restructuring plan that will cause changes in workers’ contracts, significant executive pay cuts and delays to Boeing 777-9 deliveries.
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Lufthansa suffers €1.26 billion loss, expects more
Deutsche Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA), the largest German airline, reported an operating loss of €1.26 billion in the third quarter of 2020. However, after the airline expanded its flight schedule in July and August 2020 and significantly reduced costs, the losses became slightly lower in comparison to the previous quarter loss of €1.5 billion.
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Aeromexico Reports A $136 Million Loss For Q3
The Mexican carrier Aeromexico posted a US$137 million net loss during 2020’s third quarter due to the current crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the airline performed better than in the second quarter, there is still a long way to achieve a full recovery.
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American Airlines To Trial Digital ID In Washington & Dallas
American Airlines is to trial allowing passengers to use digital ID on their mobile devices when handing bags over to airport workers. The scheme will go live from today at the airline’s Dallas Fort Worth hub.
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Wow: TAP Air Portugal Launches Unlimited Europe Flight Pass
TAP Air Portugal recently launched its ‘Europe Flight Pass.’ This novel ticket type allows the holder to fly an unlimited amount between European destinations and the cities of Lisbon and Porto. But what exactly are the conditions attached to this seemingly boundless ticket ?
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Air Belgium Sends Half Of Its A340 Fleet Into Long Term Storage
Brussels-headquartered Air Belgium yesterday sent half of its Airbus A340 fleet into long-term storage in southern France. Air Belgium decided that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a decline in passenger numbers, that the two A340s were superfluous to its current needs.
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98% Of American Airlines' Passengers Are Happy To Fly On Full Planes
American Airlines has pulled a lot of capacity from its network for the winter. Nevertheless, some flights are operating almost full. Managing Director Rhett Workman noted that, even though American notifies passengers when flights are approaching capacity, only 2% to 4% of people will choose to change to a different service.
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Cathay Pacific Delays Boeing 777X Deliveries To Beyond 2025
While announcing the closing down of its regional brand Cathay Dragon on Wednesday, Cathay Pacific said that talks with Boeing for the deferral of its 777X had now been concluded. The new flagship aircraft, meant to feature the carrier’s new first class suites, will not join the fleet until “2025 and beyond.”
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Two JAL Affiliates To Join oneworld Alliance
The oneworld alliance is growing bigger as it welcomes two Japan Airlines Group airlines from October 25th. Japan Air Commuter and Hokkaido Air System will join as oneworld affiliates, and all passengers flying them will be bestowed with oneworld benefits.
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The Final Countdown: 10 Days Until Berlin's New Airport Opens
While some may find it hard to believe, Berlin’s brand new Brandenburg Airport is finally set to open some ten years after the initial plan. In just ten days, Lufthansa and easyJet will come together to mark the airport’s opening.
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Keflavik International Airport Is Using Dynamic Forecasting To Navigate The Pandemic
The global health crisis rocked the commercial aviation industry across the continents this year. From quarantine procedures to border closures, the pandemic caused several travel restrictions to be implemented. As a result, Keflavik International Airport (KEF) has implemented a dynamic forecasting solution to assist in the smooth running of operations when dealing with volatile flight schedules, load factors, and passenger presentation profiles.
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BLR Airport experiences growth in cargo volumes following COVID-19 slump
Cargo volumes at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR) are gathering momentum, with international cargo leading the recovery, following a prolonged slump due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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IAI and Airbus to monitor Mediterranean with drones
Israeli Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Airbus Defence and Space Airborne Solutions (ADAS) were awarded a contract to use IAI Heron unmanned aerial vehicles for monitoring the southern border of the Schengen area, operating from bases on Mediterranean coast.
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Air power alone does not guarantee America's security, but I believe it best exploits the nation's greatest asset — our technical skill.
- General Hoyt S. Vandenberg, second AF Chief of Staff.
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