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Aircraft

Fifty years since the DC-10's first flight

Airlines

More flights to nowhere? Yes, that’s a (big) thing now.ExpressJet, once one of the largest regional aircraft operators in the U.S., shutting down in September 2020Delta leads the way in onboard COVID 19 safety procedures.  AgainUnited – possibly - aggravates its passengers with a controversial new programVirgin Atlantic shifts focus away from the struggling North Atlantic to more visiting friends and relatives destinations. The carrier also gets closer to financial relief.Thai International’s aircraft acquisition comes under scrutiny.  Fifteen years later.India’s Vistara tries a unique approach with its new onboard safety videoEasyJet approaches possible mass pilot layoffs in an innovative manner

Aircraft and Engines

Boeing’s troubled 737 Max moves steadily towards worldwide re-certificationMore negative press for Boeing as it immediately grounds 8 newly-delivered 787sIs Rolls Royce really becoming a British calamity?   

Airports

Cleared to land at the much-delayed new BER airport?  Yes, er, maybe.


 



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