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New Ryanair routes from Bucharest & Vilnius to London Southend

Ryanair reported two new Southend routes to Bucharest and Vilnius, commencing in November 2019. The new route to Bucharest will operate with a five times weekly service, while the new Vilnius route will operate three times weekly. Ryanair continues its Central and Eastern European expansion with the launch of these new routes to Romania and […]

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Quantum signs for 26 electric airplanes from Bye Aerospace

Bye Aerospace reports that Quantum Air has signed a purchase deposit agreement for 22 of its all-electric four-seat eFlyer 4s and 2 two-seat eFlyer 2 airplanes. The company also signed a comprehensive agreement that includes two future advanced aircraft under development from Bye Aerospace. Additionally, Bye will join Quantum’s board of advisers. “The future has

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Portugal signs contract for five Multi-Mission Airlift KC-390 from Embraer

The Portuguese Government and Embraer signed today a contract for the acquisition of five multi-mission airlifters Embraer KC-390. Additionally, services and support and a flight simulator are included in the contract as part of the process to modernize Portuguese Air Force capabilities to support national Armed Forces operations and increase readiness in missions of public

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NAC delivers one new ATR 42-600 and one new ATR 72-600 to Silver Airways

Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has delivered one new ATR 42-600, MSN 1219 and one new ATR 72-600, MSN 1548, to Silver Airways on lease. Silver Airways operates the most routes within Florida and between Florida and the Bahamas from its hubs in Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Tampa, and also flies between Boston and Bar Harbor,

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Irish courts halt Ryanair Dublin-based pilots’ strike – trouble still looms in the U.K., Portugal and Spain

Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has successfully staved off an impending strike after the Irish High Court granted an injunction Wednesday, August 21, preventing the company’s Dublin-based pilots from taking action over pay and conditions. However, shortly afterwards, a London, U.K. court rejected a similar application from Ryanair to stop British pilots from striking. The situation

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Air Astana posts financial results for first half 2019

Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, achieved an improved financial performance during the first half of 2019. Whilst revenue was marginally down, the Company reported an operating profit of US$6.8 million, with EBITDAR up 49% at US$50.0 million, despite a challenging global economic backdrop. The Company continued to demonstrate its strong cost control, improving

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VoloCity to become first commercial Volocopter aircraft

Volocopter, a pioneer in Urban Air Mobility, unveiled the design for its newest air taxi model: VoloCity. This will be the fourth-generation electrical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL), by the German Urban Air Mobility developer. The VoloCity has been designed to meet the safety standards specified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (SC-VTOL category enhanced)

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Jazz Aviation expands instructor pathway with addition of Toronto Airways

Jazz Aviation, a subsidiary of Chorus Aviation reports that it has signed an agreement with Toronto Airways (TAI) for the carrier to become the twentieth organization in the Jazz Aviation Pathways Program (Jazz APP). The Jazz APP will provide potential employment opportunities for qualifying TAI instructors to transition to first officer positions at Jazz, providing

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328 Support Services to form new Leipzig based OEM – DRA

328 Support Services the type certificate holder of the Dornier 328 aircraft, has formed a new aircraft original equipment manufacturer, DRA GmbH, founded on the proud heritage of Dornier and Germany’s reputation for engineering design, quality and innovation. Representatives of 328SSG, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sierra Nevada Corporation and the German Federal & State

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Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific extend strategic agreement

Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific have welcomed the decision by the Minister of Transport Phil Twyford to re-authorise their joint venture alliance for a further five years until October 31, 2024. Air New Zealand Chief Strategy, Networks and Alliances Officer Nick Judd states the Cathay Pacific partnership plays a significant role in the airline’s

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