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News about commercial airlines, including regulations, aircraft orders, safety, acquisitions, and mergers.

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Airline Leaders Slam Politicians over Irrational Covid Policies

IATA director general Willie Walsh and Flypop founder Nino Judge demanded fundamental changes in Covid travel policies to open international routes.
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European Commission Confirms Plans for Aviation Fuel Tax

Along with new taxes, Europe’s “Fit for 55” green policies include an SAF blending mandate and the end of airlines’ free allowances in the bloc’s ETS.
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United Airlines Backs Heart's Plans For Electric Regional Airliner

Heart Aerospace now says it has commitments for more than 400 of its ES-19 electric aircraft, which will carry 19 passengers up to around 250 miles.
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Porter Airlines Revealed as Major Embraer E-Jet Customer

A firm order for 30 E195-E2s makes Porter Airlines the North American launch customer for the Embraer series of jets.
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Aircraft

Ryanair CEO Sings Praises of Newly Delivered Max 8-200s

Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair will take delivery of 10 more Max ‘Gamechanger’ aircraft this month as traffic recovers across Europe.
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Pandemic Accelerates Move Toward Digital Training Methods

Post-Covid aviation training will place a larger focus on digital methods as opposed to conventional classroom training, a new survey reveals.
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Network Airlines Lobby To Keep Slot Rule Waivers in Place

As authorities consider reimposing “use it or lose it” rules, carriers again consider the possibility of operating “ghost flights” to keep their slots.
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IATA To Update its Long-term CO2 Reduction Target

The airline trade body points to CORSIA and SAF as key short-term solutions to address airlines’ CO2 emissions.
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IATA Calls for Clarity from Governments as Airlines Bleed Cash

During IATA’s media day on Wednesday, association director general Willie Walsh said European airlines will take a cautious approach to adding capacity.
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Accidents

No Survivors Found from Russian An-26 Crash in Kamchatka

An Antonov An-26 twin turboprop operated by Kamchatka Aviation Enterprise crashed in the sea while on approach to Palana Airport on Russia's Pacific coast.
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Porter Airlines to Restart Operations on September 8

With the restart of services from Toronto Billy Bishop Airport, Porter Airlines will resume flights after more than 18 months of Covid-related inactivity.
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Satellite Data Reveals How Airlines Still Are Scrambling to Deal With Covid Fallout

Satellite Data Reveals How Airlines Still Are Scrambling to Deal With Covid Fallout
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U.S. Airlines Poised for Relief from Covid Crisis

Airlines for America chief economist expects boost in business traffic to gain momentum in the third quarter.
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Saudi Arabia Weighs Launch of New ‘National' Airline

Impact of the move to launch a new airline on the kingdom’s existing aviation sector remains unclear.
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Airbus, Delta TechOps Welcome GE to Digital Alliance

Under an expanded partnership, GE Digital will double the analytics and parts scope of the existing Airbus-Delta TechOps Digital Alliance.
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EU’s Covid Pass Risks Disrupting Air Travel

Europe’s airlines and airports lament the uncoordinated and unaligned approach to the verification of the EU Digital Covid Certificate.
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UK Jet Zero Council Funds Zero Emissions Infrastructure R&D

The Jet Zero Council has provided additional funding for work to develop infrastructure to support electric- and hydrogen-powered aircraft at UK airports.
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Aircraft

United Airlines Orders 270 Boeing and Airbus Narrowbodies

Deals for 200 Max jets and 70 A321neos mark the largest airplane commitment in United’s history.
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Airlines

Commercial Aviation in Caribbean Still Has Its Hurdles

For a region highly dependent upon tourism as the Caribbean, air connectivity between islands still can be very difficult.
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AA Could Have Avoided Schedule Cuts, Says Pilots Union

Allied Pilots Association official calls on management to allow more flexibility in pilot scheduling.
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GE’s Slattery Calls Hydrogen Power the ‘Real Nirvana’

Airlines believe in the “noble cause” of reducing carbon emissions, said GE Aviation CEO John Slattery.
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Jet Airways’ Restart Faces Headwinds

More projected losses among Indian airlines has analysts questioning the timing of Jet Airways’ re-launch of operations.
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UK Air Travel Industry Leads Protests over Covid Restrictions

Airline and airport staff joined forces with their managements in a "travel day of action" protest, demanding changes to UK government Covid travel rules.
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Aircraft

More Aircraft Return to Flying as European Summer Arrives

Eurocontrol data shows that the number of inactive airplanes parked at European airports has fallen to less than half its peak in 2020.
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Airlines, Airports Sue UK Government Over Covid Travel Rules

Ryanair and Manchester Airport Group are demanding a full judicial review of the UK's Covid travel restrictions.
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DOT Opens App Process for Manufacturing Jobs Relief

DOT, which opened the application system for Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection relief funds on June 15, is accepting applications through July 13.
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ICAO Probe into Forced Diversion of a Ryanair 737 Progresses

Belarus and Poland have provided preliminary details in response to requests for information from ICAO.
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European Airlines Plead For Covid Relief and Lasting Reforms

Leaders of Airlines For Europe member carriers called for Covid-19 travel restrictions to lift from July 1 and an end to punitive ATC charges.
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Aircraft

Airlines Back Vertical with Largest eVTOL Aircraft Deal So Far

American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and leasing group Avolon might buy up to 1,000 of Vertical Aerospace's VA-X4 eVTOL aircraft.
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Brazil’s Gol To Acquire ATR Operator MAP

Now Brazil’s number-two airline, Gol will gain 26 slots at Congonhas Sao Paulo Airport with its purchase of MAP.