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Hamburg summit proposes measures to fix German flight chaos
Government officials and aviation industry executives have proposed a series of measures to end massive flight delays that plagued air traffic in Germany this summer.
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Russian government to inject $146.2 million into state lessor
The Russian government will provide a $146.2 million subsidy to the State Transport Leasing Co. (STLC) based on a decision signed Oct. 2 and published by the government Oct. 4.
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The Brexit effect on airlines
The UK government has released the latest batch of papers advising British people and businesses about how to prepare for a no-deal Brexit. The papers include warnings on potential disruption citizens may face travelling into and from the European Union (EU) by air.
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Airbus forecasts Africa to need 1,100+ new aircraft through 2038
The Airbus Global Market Forecast predicts passenger traffic from and to Africa will increase by 4.9% annually over the next 20 years. The report also forecasts African carriers will need more than 1,100 new passenger and freighter aircraft to meet this demand.
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SR Technics seeks US partner to grow line station network
Europe-headquartered MRO provider SR Technics has tentatively agreed a partnership with US line support specialist FEAM Maintenance/Engineering to jointly serve customers in the two regions.
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Etihad to indirectly inject $35 million into Jet Airways
Loss-making Indian carrier Jet Airways will receive a $35 million boost from part-owner Etihad Airways, via the airline’s loyalty program, JetPrivilege, Etihad confirmed Oct. 5.
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Spirit announces Orlando crew base, launches Latin American routes
Florida-based ultra-LCC Spirit Airlines has announced plans to launch a new crew base at Orlando International Airport (MCO). The base—slated to open Dec. 1—will eventually house 500 flight attendants and 300 pilots, according to the company. That comes on top of the 150 service providers the airline has already hired in recent months to support its expanded offerings at MCO.
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Barcelona court favors Ryanair on cancellation compensation
Ryanair has welcomed a ruling by the Commercial Court of Barcelona confirming the Irish LCC owes no compensation under European Union rules to passengers whose flights were canceled because of internal strike action, which were beyond the airline’s control.
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Lufthansa to boost frequency from Singapore to Munich
German flag carrier Lufthansa plans to add a sixth weekly flight between Munich and Singapore starting April 1.
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Avianca eyes more European destinations
Bogota-based Avianca, which plans to launch 5X-weekly service to Munich in November, is targeting more destinations in Europe.
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Air New Zealand, SIA partnership approved for 5 more years
Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand have been granted regulatory approval to continue their joint venture partnership for another five years, and the pair are preparing to introduce more combined services.
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United Express regional CommutAir launches Montreal service
United Express regional carrier CommutAir launched its first international routes Oct. 4, inaugurating five daily flights to Montreal’s Pierre-Elliot Trudeau International Airport (YUL) from New York/Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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Arkia to replace Primera as A321LR launch operator
Israeli carrier Arkia is to take delivery of the first Airbus A321LR, replacing original launch operator Primera Air, although a date for the handover has yet to be fixed.
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A320 conducted short-field take-off after runway blunder
United Arab Emirates investigators are probing an incident in which an Airbus A320 turned onto Sharjah’s runway in the wrong direction before an intersection take-off.
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New York JFK airport’s $13 billion expansion to increase capacity 25%
Modernization of New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) will be centered around two new terminals that will be designed to increase the airport’s annual passenger capacity by 25%, part of a $13 billion plan unveiled by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Oct. 4
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India to employ facial recognition at airports
The Indian civil aviation ministry has released a policy that aims to shorten passenger processing times at airports by using biometric data.
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USAF designates GOLauncher1 hypersonic research rocket vehicle as X-60A
The US Air Force has applied the official military designation of X-60A to a hypersonic research rocket formerly known as GOLauncher1.
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New Delhi bought 36 Rafales as “emergency” buy
The chief of the Indian air force has defended the Narendra Modi government’s decision to obtain 36 Dassault Rafale fighters off the shelf, after terminating the long-running Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) deal.
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