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Feature: The surprising ways COVID-19 has reshaped aviation
/From pigs to shipping masks, hazmat suits, medical equipment, and even street-disinfecting vehicles, COVID-19 has radically reshaped the nature of cargo.
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COVID-19 testing takes hold at German airports
/Airport COVID-19 testing stations have been set up in both Frankfurt and Munich, in partnership with Germany’s largest airline Lufthansa, to reduce the spread of the contagious disease and ease the mind of passengers while travelling.
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American Airlines under fire after middle seat decision
The US carrier has come under fire in a Senate hearing on Tuesday, following its announcement to begin booking flights at full passenger capacity from Wednesday.
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Boeing delivers 2,500th AH-64 Apache helicopter
/The latest delivery of an E-model Apache tailored to US Army specifications marks a milestone for both the company and the program – the 2,500th Apache produced and distributed for service. When the first AH-64 (A-model) was delivered by Boeing heritage company McDonnell Douglas in January 1984, the production line served just the US Army.
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EU suspends Pakistani airline amid fraudulent license scandal
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has announced that it will be suspending Pakistan International Airlines’ authorisation to fly into EU member states, citing “safety management” concerns.
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Podcast: Qatar’s new VP reveals how the airline seized the initiative
/In this episode, we talk to the VP Pacific of Qatar Airways, Tom Scruby, about why the airline decided to keep flying.
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