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Accidents/Incidents

Authenticity of Footage of Alleged UFO Encounter With US Navy Confirmed by Pentagon
The US Military has confirmed the veracity of several photos and a video taken by naval personnel in California in 2019 when suspected UFOs flew over US warships there, Metro reports, citing Mystery Wire.
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Audio from cockpit voice recorder of crashed Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737 has been downloaded successfully
The cockpit voice recorder (CVR) from the crashed Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737 data has been downloaded successfully, including the crucial last minutes of the flight that crashed with no survivors.
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Commercial

Antonov makes planes again: four An-178s in production after years-long break
Ukrainian aircraft manufacturer Antonov announced that four An-178s are to be under construction in 2021, putting an end to a years-long gap in production.
According to the Ukrainian news website Liga, the company will mainly be working on three An-178s ordered by the Ukrainian government in 2020.
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Airlines

More Help for Canada’s Airlines is on the Way After Air Canada’s $5 Billion in Aid
Since the pandemic began, Canadian carriers have lobbied the federal government to provide aid to the industry, but other than supporting laid-off airline workers through existing unemployment assistance programs, Ottawa has stayed on the sidelines. That changed yesterday, when the federal government extended an $4.7 billion (CAD$5.9 billion) aid package to Air Canada.
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Airbus A380 works “very well” for British Airways, CEO says
While the pandemic keeps taking its toll on international air travel, airlines are reviewing the future of their wide-body aircraft. Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) and Air France already announced that their Super Jumbos would not return into service, as China Southern hinted about its possible retirement.
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Flybe eyes 2021 summer reboot
Previously known as the largest regional airline in Europe, Flybe moves closer to its reentry into operations with the now finalized purchase from new owners Thyme Opco.
Having operated at 81 airports for domestic UK routes outside London, the Exeter- based had a strong presence at UK airport bases such as Southampton, Aberdeen, Belfast City, and Manchester before the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
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EasyJet hopes to see capacity levels rise in May 2021
A British low-cost carrier EasyJet bets on a strong summer season of 2021 and expects to see its capacity levels rise from May 2021. But until then, the budget airline plans to fly only 20% of its pre-pandemic schedule.
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Bamboo Airways seeks to raise $200 million
Bamboo Airways is preparing for a U.S. public listing in the third quarter, planning to offer a 5%-7% stake. The airline is aiming to raise $200 million from investors, said chairman Trinh Van Quyet, which will potentially secure a market capitalization of up to $4 billion on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Virgin Australia plans to add 10 Boeing 737s, hire staff
On April 15, 2021, the Brisbane-based air carrier said it would re-acquire 10 Boeing 737-800s, with the first three to join in April 2021. Other 737s are set to progressively enter service by October 2021. Leased Boeing 737s are all former Virgin Australia aircraft returning back to the airline.
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Airports

A step towards sustainability: Aviator Finland fully electrical
Aviator, a Nordic one-stop-shop for aviation ground handling services, announces the introduction of Vestergaard electrical chassis, able to carry a number of Ground support equipment (GSE) applications, such as water and lavatory carts, increasing the base’s operational capability and reducing Aviator’s environmental footprint.
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Riga Airport recognised as A-CDM compliant by EUROCONTROL
Latvian airport, Riga International Airport (RIX), has been recognised as an Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) compliant airport by EUROCONTROL with the use of TAV Technologies’ Airport Management Solutions.
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Melbourne Airport completes $85 million International Arrivals Hall refurbishment
Melbourne Airport (MEL) has announced that it has completed an $85 million refurbishment of its International Arrivals Hall. The upgrade has created a more spacious and inviting environment, ready to welcome more New Zealanders and future international guests.
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Military

First daytime test in 57 years for French nuclear air forces
Operation Poker, during which the French Air Force showcases its nuclear deterrence capability, is by no means a rare occurrence. Indeed, the simulated nuclear strike on France’s national territory is carried four times a year. However, for the first time ever, the test took place in broad daylight.
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German parliament approves €3B Eurodrone contract
The Budget committee of the Bundestag agreed to finance the pan-European MALE drone project.
With this move, the stalling program is on track to continue. According to an unnamed insider source quoted by Reuters, Germany is planning to order 21 drones, 12 ground control stations, and 4 simulators as a replacement for its small fleet of leased IAI Herons.
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Russian S-70 attack drone on schedule for 2024 delivery
The development of the Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik (“Hunter”) attack drone is on target for delivery to the Russian military in 2024, according to a board member of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC).
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The winds and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators.

- Edward Gibbon, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, 1776-1787.


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