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EASA lifts four-year ban on PIA, restoring access to European market

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After a four-year suspension, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has lifted its ban on Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). The airline is now set to resume flights to the European Union. PIA’s return to European routes marks a crucial step forward for the airline.

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First PIA flight to Paris in four years departs Islamabad after EU ban lifted 

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The first Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight to Paris in four years has departed Islamabad International Airport (ISB), in the wake of a ban from European Union airspace being lifted last year. The airline celebrated resuming operations to the EU by welcoming guests at Islamabad Airport with a replica of the Arc de Triomphe.

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Amsterdam delays lifting restrictions on runway affected by solar farm sun glare

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Glare being caused by sunlight reflecting off the panels of a nearby solar farm has caused authorities at Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport (AMS) in the Netherlands to delay the lifting of restrictions on one of the airport’s main runways due to safety concerns.

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Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines orders an additional five A350F freighters

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Airbus has announced that STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has placed a firm order with the European-based planemaker for an additional five A350F freighters. The cargo market is set to become a key element in our business model and will benefit from the advantages offered by Taiwans geographical location, said STARLUX Airlines CEO Glenn Chai.

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FlySafair faces sanctions over breach of foreign ownership rules 

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FlySafair, one of South Africa’s largest airlines, is in trouble over an alleged breach of the country’s foreign ownership rules. This is a violation of South Africa’s airline ownership laws, which only allow for 25% foreign ownership for airlines domiciled in the country.

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Electra unveils EL9 ultra-STOL hybrid-electric aircraft design

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The EL9 uses blown lift technology to land on runways as short as 150 feet (45 meters), which would even enable it to land in unconventional spots such as football fields and parking lots. It has been an intense week for Virginia-based hybrid-electric aircraft startup Electra.

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BOC Aviation orders 70 Airbus and 50 Boeing narrowbodies for further expansion

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Airbus This transaction will lift our remaining Airbus order book to around 200 aircraft and takes our total Airbus aircraft deliveries to over 700 since our first order in 1996, said Steven Townend, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of BOC Aviation.

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