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A British Airways Airbus A380. (Rob Finlayson)

British Airways signs extension for A380s to remain

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British 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

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Podcast: Cancellation chaos and the return of LAX jetpack man

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In 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.

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United takes delivery of first MAX 8 from aircraft lessor

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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.

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Super Hornet fires new radar-targeting missile

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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.

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Four engines for long haul – Boeing 747s will continue to serve as key long-haul aircraft for the foreseeable future. (Delta Air Lines)

Delta CEO hesitant to mandate vaccination for domestic travel

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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.

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DHL buys 12 all-electric aircraft

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The 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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