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NEWS 10 killed as 2 Choppers collide in Argentina
At least 10 people died as two helicopters crashed in a remote area in northwestern Argentina during the filming of a documentary. A French TV crew perished in the accident, according to media reports quoting officials. The helicopters exploded while flying near Villa Castelli in La Rioja province after a possible collision, according to Argentinian…
NEWS Airline subsidies in the Gulf Feeling the heat
ALLEGATIONS of unfair competition are nothing new for the Gulf’s carriers. The region’s big three airlines—Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways—have long been accused of receiving government subsidies by their rivals in Europe and America. But supporting evidence has been in short supply. That apparently changed yesterday, when a group of airlines disclosed details of…
NEWS Boeing eyes new midsize jet
In the longer term, Mr. Tinseth told a conference hosted by the International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading that customer feedback is pushing Boeing to evaluate a new product that fits between today’s single-aisle 737 and larger long-range 787. He said airlines and lessors are interested in a jetliner that can fly about 4,800 nautical…
NEWS Turkish Airlines orders four additional A330-200 Freighters
Turkish Airlines has signed a firm order for the purchase of four A330-200F freighter aircraft. Operated by Turkish Cargo, a brand of Turkish Airlines, the additional aircraft will help to further boost the company’s expansion in the cargo market. Link
NEWS This Super Hornet Squadron's New Cruise Video Is The Best One Yet
One of the Navy’s top Super Hornet squadrons, VFA-27 “Royal Maces,” have accomplished an incredible feat: Creating a cruise video that is better than their last, which was just about the best thing we have ever seen up until now.