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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT
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US House panel votes to amend pilot retirement age to 67 to counter shortage
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On Wednesday of this week Members of the US House Committee on Transportation voted 32-31 to raise the mandatory retirement age for pilots from 65 to 67 in proposed legislation to re-authorise Federal Aviation Administration programmes for five years. “It’s a modest increase but that gives us some time for long-term solutions to take shape,” said Faye Malarkey Black, President …
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New A320neo for Uzbekistan Airways
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BOC Aviation has delivered the first of a new group of four Airbus A320neo aircraft on lease to Uzbekistan Airways. BOC Aviation previously leased three A320neos to the airline. The aircraft are all powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines. “We are delighted to deliver the first of another four A320neo aircraft to Uzbekistan Airways and are looking forward to supporting the …
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Embraer inaugurates first flight simulator for the KC-390 Millennium
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Embraer has inaugurated its first flight simulator (Full-Flight Simulator - FFS) for the KC-390 Millennium multi-mission jet at the Embraer Academy, located at the Eugênio de Mello unit in São José dos Campos. “The new KC-390 flight simulator will meet the demand of current and future customers for basic and advanced pilot training, thus contributing to the safe and effective …
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Flybondi receives government approval to access foreign currency
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Flybondi has reported that it is now operating at 100% after receiving government approval to access foreign currency. Due to current restrictions that exist in Argentina to make payments abroad in foreign currency, Flybondi needs to file requests to access foreign currency through a system called SIRASE (System for Imports of the Argentine Republic and Payment of Services Abroad). This …
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Qantas unveils entire cabin design of Airbus A350s
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Qantas has unveiled the entire cabin design of its specially designed Airbus A350s that will fly direct from Sydney to New York and London from late 2025 and is set to conquer the final frontier of long-haul travel. The airline showcased its luxe first- and business-class cabins in February and has now unveiled the rest of the aircraft interior, including a unique …
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CDB Aviation sells one E190 aircraft to Airlink
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CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing (CDB Leasing), has executed a sale-and-purchase agreement for one Embraer E190 aircraft with South African airline Airlink. The aircraft, previously on lease to BA Cityflyer, was delivered to Airlink in May 2023, coinciding with the airline’s celebration of connecting Southern Africa for 31 years. The transaction was …
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IAG Cargo appoints new Head of Pharmaceutical
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IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced the appointment of Jordan Kohlbeck as Head of Pharmaceutical. In his new role, Kohlbeck will assume the responsibility of overseeing IAG Cargo’s temperature control pharmaceutical product. He will set the vision and strategic direction of its pharmaceutical and life sciences division. He will ensure the delivery of outstanding …
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Elfly Group presents all-electric seaplane design 'NoEmi'
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IAE appoints first female President
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Eve Air Mobility and United plan to bring UAM to San Francisco
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SR Technics appoints Matthias Düllmann as new CEO
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Vallair completes sale of two aircraft engines to TrueAero
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Turkish Technic and Emirates expand partnership in aircraft maintenance
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