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In depthHong Kong seaplane start-up buoyant about success despite headwinds
A seaplane start-up in Hong Kong is hoping to get airborne as early as the middle of 2021 — with a long-term goal of establishing similar operations in several Southeast Asian countries.
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Canadian airlines’ coronavirus anguish far from over
Canadian airlines continue to struggle as the coronavius forces more job cuts, smaller networks and louder calls for government assistance.
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How Airbus’ 2020 orders and deliveries compare to Boeing’s
The release by Airbus and Boeing of full-year 2020 order and delivery figures has brought into stark view just how significantly the Covid-19 pandemic has stricken the world’s two largest airframers.
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Airline coronavirus recovery tracker: January 2021 update
Our regular examination of the latest global data for several key airline market indicators, including international and domestic travel restrictions, traffic and capacity in passenger and cargo markets, in-service and stored fleets, jet fuel costs, and share price trends for the world’s largest groups.
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US government blames just two Boeing test pilots for Boeing’s Max ‘fraud’
The US government’s criminal case against Boeing rested on the actions of just two Boeing employees who prosecutors say conspired to defraud the US government.
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New law targets FAA’s self-certification system, takes aim at 737 Max lessons
The US government has ordered an “expert review” of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) programme, while also setting aside $81 million to help the FAA hire more technical staffers.
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How many jobs have Europe’s airlines cut in 2020?
Tens of thousands of jobs have been lost in Europe’s airline sector since the crisis began, as carriers seek to reduce cash burn and ‘right-size’ for the eventual recovery in demand.
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Flight International Letters, January 2021
Your views about the aerospace industry and our reporting
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How European states stepped in to support grounded airlines in 2020
European governments have stepped in with an unprecedented level of financial support to keep airlines in the region afloat during the pandemic, with the likelihood of further funding required in the year to come.
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Which aircraft types did airlines fly for the last time in 2020?
Airlines phased out a series of aircraft types in 2020, some as part of planned renewals and others hastened departures accelerated by the impact of the global pandemic
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What may lie ahead for aviation in 2021?
After a nightmare 2020 in which the global pandemic brought years of strong air transport growth to an abrupt halt from which it is still recovering, what are the key issues facing the aviation industry in the year ahead?
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In pictures: The airline industry’s crisis year
A year that began with plenty of reasons for optimism about the industry’s prospects quickly turned into 12 months of unprecedented challenges, dominated by the Covid-19 pandemic
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Finnish government prepares possible €400m loan for Finnair
Finland’s government is preparing to provide a loan of up to €400 million ($486 million) to flag-carrier Finnair, to support the airline’s liquidity. The facility is intended to allow Finnair to access the funds should its cash or equity position fall below certain limits. This planned support – ...
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Former presidential candidate Buttigieg nominated to head US DOT
US president-elect Joe Biden has nominated former presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg as his choice for secretary of transportation. Buttigieg was the mayor of the Indiana city of South Bend and former intelligence officer in the US Navy Reserve. He entered the race for the presidency last year but ...
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Airline coronavirus recovery tracker: December 2020 update
Our regular examination of the latest global data for several key airline market indicators, including traffic and capacity in passenger and cargo markets, airport passenger throughput, in-service and stored fleets, jet fuel costs, and share price trends for the world’s largest groups.
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JAL pursues path as urban air mobility innovator
Japan Airlines’ foray into the urban air mobility (UAM) sector could one day see the airline benefit from alternative revenue streams .
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Flight International festive quiz 2020
The landing lights are on for Flight 2020 after the bumpiest journey any of us on board have experienced. Before we take-off again into the hopefully sunnier skies of 2021, it is time, as always, to reflect on the 12 months that was with our always popular festive quiz. How much attention have you paid to the news, grim though it has mostly been? Has lockdown stunted or sharpened your aircraft spotting skills? This is your chance to end 2020 on a high. There are 25 multiple choice questions. Score 20 or more and celebrate your status as a Total Aviation Person. If your tally is between 12 and 20, you are well on your way to your captain’s stripes. Get five to 11 right and a few more lessons in the simulator are required. Fewer than five and you are well and truly grounded – until December 2021 at least.
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How France’s DGA kept flight testing safe during pandemic
FlightGlobal spoke to General Arvind Badrinath, director of flight testing for France’s DGA defence procurement agency, about its activities this year.
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How the different helicopter markets are shaping up
FlightGlobal takes a look at the latest product developments across the various segments of the helicopter market.
