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NEWS KC-46 tanker likely will miss planned April first flight
The first Boeing KC-46A configured as an aerial refueling tanker will likely miss its planned April first flight because of issues with integration of military-specific components and systems, service officials say. Engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) aircraft number one flew for the first time in late 2014, but was not equipped with systems required to…
NEWS @Airbus delivers its 9000th aircraft, to VietJetAir
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NEWS Eurowings expands long-haul routes
The new Eurowings is further expanding its long-haul routes. The first flight from Cologne to Puerto Plata in the Caribbean will take off on 7 November 2015.
NEWS Jetblue steps up Caribbean services
JetBlue is planning to start offering its well-regarded lie-flat Mint seats on flights to the Caribbean, with services commencing from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to Barbados and Aruba.
NEWS Etihad Airways makes new appointments
Etihad Airways has made new key appointments within its commercial division which will support the airline’s growth and expansion plans.
NEWS Authorities in Crimea plans to launch own airline – @theSundaily
Authorities in Crimea said on Saturday they are planning to set up an airline to facilitate connections with Russia and encourage tourism in the Black Sea, a year after the Ukrainian territory was annexed by Moscow. It says the new airline requires a fleet of six aircraft and 40 pilots to serve 14 planned destinations,…