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British Airways signs extension for A380s to remain
/ | 1 Comment on British Airways signs extension for A380s to remainBritish Airways has signed a contract extension with its maintenance company for its 12 Airbus A380 jets to fly for another few years, while the aircraft continues to phase out elsewhere. Lufthansa Technik (LHT), a subsidiary to Lufthansa Group, provides maintenance, completion and repair for BA’s aircraft and tweeted that it will continue to support
Read morePodcast: Cancellation chaos and the return of LAX jetpack man
/ | 2 Comments on Podcast: Cancellation chaos and the return of LAX jetpack manIn this episode of the World of Aviation Podcast, Adam and Hannah discuss the current labour crisis in the US, plus the return of the infamous jetpack man.
Read moreUnited takes delivery of first MAX 8 from aircraft lessor
/The mid-sized variant of the narrowbody aircraft can seat up to 178 passengers, compared to the smaller 7’s 153 and the larger 9’s 193.
Read moreSuper Hornet fires new radar-targeting missile
/The test was conducted at the Point Mugu Sea Range off the coast of southern California and demonstrated the new missile’s long-range capability.
Read moreDelta CEO hesitant to mandate vaccination for domestic travel
/Delta Air Lines’ chief executive said the carrier will still hold back on making the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for domestic travel, despite calls for the company to do so.
Read moreDHL buys 12 all-electric aircraft
| 2 Comments on DHL buys 12 all-electric aircraftThe aircraft, dubbed the ‘Alice’, are due to debut in three years’ time and can carry up to 1,200 kilograms of cargo.
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