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Etihad slapped with temporary ban from flying to China
Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad has been slapped with an additional one-week ban on flying into China, after five passengers onboard a flight to Shanghai tested positive for COVID-19. The Chinese government has announced that the UAE flag carrier will have its Abu Dhabi to Shanghai route suspended from 24 August. The new ban extends upon
Read moreLift-off on Canadian 737 MAX tests
/ | 3 Comments on Lift-off on Canadian 737 MAX testsThe journey towards recertification continues for the troubled Boeing 737 MAX, as Transport Canada officially begins its latest round of safety tests.
Read moreFirst Boeing 737-700 FlexCombi delivered
| 2 Comments on First Boeing 737-700 FlexCombi deliveredThe world’s first Boeing 737-700 FlexCombi aircraft was delivered to Bahrain-based cargo carrier Texel Air on Tuesday.
Read moreSpirit pilots cut new deal to save 600 jobs
/ | 1 Comment on Spirit pilots cut new deal to save 600 jobsFlorida’s Spirit Airlines has cut a deal with its pilots’ union to save around 600 pilot positions when US federal aid expires in October.
Read moreCargolux 747 wears COVID-19 face mask
Luxembourg freighter operator Cargolux has painted a COVID-19 blue mask onto the front of one of its Boeing 747 jumbo jets.
Read moreBAE engineers unveil concept for Tempest fighter
/BAE digital design and aerospace engineers are exploiting the digital environment to design, test and fly concepts for a next-generation British combat air system.
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