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Boeing under the US government microscope

The focus of US regulators remains on Boeing, according to US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, as the aircraft manufacturer works to resolve the quality issues it faces. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that it is halting an increase in Boeing 737 MAX production, as a six-week audit of Boeing and supplier Spirit […]

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ACI Europe: 2.3 billion passengers at European airports in 2023, what is Athens’ position?

Aircraft movements in Europe increased by 11.8% in 2023 compared to 2022, but are still -8.1% below their pre-pandemic (2019) levels. The report on European airport traffic for the full year 2023, the fourth quarter and December 2023 published by ACI Europe reveals a dynamic aviation market, reshaped by a mix of structural changes, resilience […]

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Europe’s regional airport leaders gather as “challenges and complexity” beset a disrupted industry

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Europe’s regional airports and their business partners gather in Palermo, Italy for the 13th Annual ACI EUROPE Regional Airports Conference and Exhibition, hosted by GESAP (Palermo Airport Company). The event provides the opportunity to review trading conditions against the background of a much more controlled but […]

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IATA: Passengers confident in onboard safety, continue to support mask-wearing

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that based on its latest passenger survey conducted in June, most air travelers are confident about the safety of air travel and support mask-wearing in the near-term. However, a majority are also frustrated with the “hassle factor” around COVID-19 protocols, including confusion and uncertainty about travel rules, testing […]

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SIA unveils A350 remix track in celebration ofinaugural Seattle flight

Singapore Airlines (SIA) on September 3rd 2019, commemorated the launch of non-stop flights to Seattle with the release of a new music track featuring ambient sounds collected from the aircraft type operating these flights – the Airbus A350-900. The track, a creative collaboration between SIA and Seattle-based artist Chong the Nomad, is part of an […]

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Scoot to add 16 Airbus A321neos to fleet to support growth plans

Scoot announced the introduction of 16 brand-new A321neo aircraft into its fleet. The first aircraft, named “Wings of Change”, will be delivered in the last quarter of 2020 and will be used on routes within six hours (medium-haul markets). The new fleet will enable Scoot to meet its double-digit growth plan by the end of […]

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Laudamotion and Ryanair Partnership Takes Off

Laudamotion and Ryanair today (28 March) announced details of the Laudamotion summer 2018 schedule with a total of 21 aircraft operating from 9 cities in Austria and Germany from June. Laudamotion’s summer 2018 schedule will deliver: 21 aircraft 9 bases in three countries: Austria – Vienna Germany – Berlin Tegel, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich, Nuremberg, […]

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