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UK ‘air bridges’ plan takes shape
‘Air bridges’ between the UK and low-risk European nations are likely to be introduced by the end of the month, according to British outlet The Times. Under the plan, arrivals from low-risk countries would be exempt from the two-week long quarantine period, which enters into force as of 8 June. All international arrivals, including returning Britons, will
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Drones join the fight against Indian locust plague
/In a midnight mission, Jaipur officials have used drones to kill locusts in the northern province. This was the second time in a week that a drone has been used to spray pesticides on locust swarms in Jaipur district. India and Pakistan are both battling another crisis as they fight the coronavirus, their worst locust
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Lufthansa accepts sweetened bailout deal after further negotiation
/Lufthansa’s management board accepted a more favourable set of demands made by the European Commission in exchange for approval of a €9 billion government bailout.
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British Airways could outsource redundant staff’s jobs, say reports
/British Airways is planning to outsource 450 jobs undertaken by employees it’s making redundant, according to reports.
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Why diversity in the cockpit will avoid a looming pilot shortage
/The pandemic has forced school closures across America, but it’s also disrupting aviation training programs, vital to faciliating more gender diversity.
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IATA criticises lack of action from South American governments
/The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has criticised Latin American governments for a lack of action and assistance for airlines as the coronavirus continues to devastate the industry. The group is also questioning when the sector will return to pre-virus strength and whether all carriers will survive the pandemic. Peter Cerda, IATA’s vice-president for Latin
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