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Caspian MD83 autopilot malfunction triggered Qatar Airways A350 stall warning over Iran
A Caspian Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-83 jet was flying on a domestic route from Tehran to Kish when its autopilot malfunctioned. This malfunction caused the aircraft to climb 400 feet above its assigned altitude.
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Airlines

Reuters: Breeze Airways boosts its Airbus A220 jet order
“Breeze Airways, a new U.S. carrier founded by airline backer David Neeleman, has expanded its growth plans with an additional order for 20 Airbus A220-300 jets, industry sources said. Bringing the startup’s total order for the jet to 80, the deal would make Breeze the second-biggest customer for the Canadian-designed A220 family after Delta Air Lines.”
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Finnair pilots sign a new 3.5 year collective labor agreement
Finnish Air Line Pilots’ Association and Service Sector Employers Palta have signed an agreement on a new, 3.5-year collective labour agreement for Finnair pilots.
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Saudia and Gulf Air hold talks to enhance partnership
Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, and Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, recently held talks to discuss their close commercial relationships and explore ways to build on the ties by establishing a codeshare agreement.
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Finnair to fly to over 60 destinations in summer 2021 – flights to be added as travel gradually opens
Finnair is preparing to grow its flight schedule this summer with a focus on leisure destinations, as the vaccine roll-out is expected to enable the reopening of travel in many countries.
In June, Finnair will resume flights to destinations like Reykjavik, Bodø, Nice, Lisbon and Vilnius. Additional frequencies will also be added to Greek islands such as Rhodes, Chania and Santorini, as well as to Mallorca, Malaga and Alicante in Spain. Finnair’s summer destinations in Italy include Rome, Milan and Venice.
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Vistara to offer free flights to fight the record Covid surge in India
An Indian airline Vistara, backed by Tata Group, is ready to support India’s governmental efforts to cope with the instant surge of the COVID-19 cases. The airline will offer free services across its domestic network for local doctors and nurses representing governmental health organizations.
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Emirates proceeds with passenger health data digitization
As the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines fuels the global debates over the use of digital health-related data to reopen air traveling, Emirates implemented a fully digital verification of medical records for passengers based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Cathay Pacific to shrink Boeing 777X aircraft order?
The Hong Kong flag-carrier Cathay Pacific may shrink its Boeing 777X aircraft order, a move that would help the cash-strapped airline cut billions of costs.
Cathay Pacific would downsize its Boeing 777-9X aircraft order from 21 aircraft to between 10 and 15 airplanes. The decision comes as the ongoing pandemic induces a rethink on the commercial aircraft orders and cost cutting means, the South China Morning Post reported on April 25, 2021, citing insider sources.
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Airports

Manchester Airports Group calls for path to restriction-free travel
Plotting a path to restriction-free travel is key to the full revival of the UK’s ailing aviation sector. That was the message delivered by Manchester Airports Group (MAG), as the UK’s largest airport group revealed figures showing that passenger numbers were down by 90 per cent across the first 12 months of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Heathrow refused airline requests to operate extra repatriation flights from India
London Heathrow Airport has turned down airline requests to operate extra repatriation flights from India before the country is added to the UK travel red list.
Heathrow reportedly refused to offer more flights because of concerns about crowded immigration queues at passport control.
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Military

Iran-China fighter deal deadlock: an opportunity for Russia?
Since the end of the 1970s, Iran has been the target of international sanctions that have limited its ability to acquire new aircraft. The restrictive measures have been used as a way for the United States to strongarm the policies of the Islamic republic, particularly on its nuclear program. While Iran previously seemed to have found an alternative supplier in China, things appear more complicated.
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We have the enemy surrounded. We are dug in and have overwhelming numbers. But enemy airpower is mauling us badly. We will have to withdraw.

- a Japanese infantry commander, situation report to headquarters, Burma, WW II.


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