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Do It Yourself? Iran Begins Producing Its Own Airbus & Boeing Aircraft Parts
According to local news reports, Iran has begun producing its own parts for its airlines’ aircraft as it attempts to mitigate the impacts of Western sanctions. The Iranian aviation fleet is of considerable age, and the availability of…
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Aer Lingus Receives First 2 New Airbus A321XLRs Headed For Nashville & Indianapolis Next Year
Aer Lingus has officially taken delivery of its first two Airbus A321XLR aircraft during a landmark day for the Irish carrier. Initially earmarked as the world's first A321XLR operator, a pilot pay dispute would pass this milestone to…
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US DOT Grants United Airlines Request For 3X Weekly Flights Between Los Angeles & Beijing
United Airlines has received approval from the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to launch three weekly flights between Los Angeles and Beijing, with services starting no later than May 11, 2025.
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Spirit Airlines Sale Of 23 Airbus A320s & A321s Gets Bankruptcy Court Approval
Spirit Airlines and GA Telesis have passed the final hurdle to finalize the sale of the airline’s 23 Airbus A320ceo and A321ceo aircraft to the United States-based aerospace manager after the bankruptcy court approved the transaction.…
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Spirit Airlines Expects Shareholders To Be Wiped Out In Bankruptcy As Bondholders Take Control
Shareholders of Florida-based Spirit Airlines are expected to have their shares wiped out if the ultra-low-cost carrier proceeds with a robust restructuring deal. The airline, which is doing its best to avoid liquidation, recently filed…
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STARLUX Airlines To Increase Flight Frequencies From Los Angeles And Seattle To Taipei
Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines is doubling down on its US offerings and will increase its flight frequencies to two cities on the West Coast. The airline positions itself as a premium carrier and offers services to various destinations in…
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JetBlue CEO Calls For ATC And Outdated Tech Overhaul As Trump Prepares To Take Office
JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty has called on President-elect Donald Trump to address long-standing issues within the US air traffic control ( ATC) system, underscoring the need for urgent staffing improvements and modernization. In a…
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FAA Reports 388% Surge In Lithium Battery Fires On US Flights Since 2015
The United States Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) is raising concerns about a rising risk concealed in many travelers' luggage: lithium
batteries, as millions of passengers get ready to take to…
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Finnair Adds Flights To Lapland For Easter And Peak Autumn Colors
Finnair
has added flights to Lapland during the Easter and autumn periods next year, as well as for a few special events happening in the region during the summer. The Finnish carrier—which prides itself on being the…
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Icelandair-ITA Airways Partnership Opens Up Exciting Travel Routes
This has been quite the year for Icelandair
in terms of new partnerships. The Icelandic flag carrier today announced is has signed a codeshare with Italy's ITA Airways
to connect their networks. This…
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