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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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London-Heathrow ends busiest-ever year in 2024 with record-breaking December

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In 2025, our journey towards better value for our customers will continue by investing in the kind of facilities our passengers and airlines are looking for. I’m proud of all my colleagues and our partners who worked so hard to deliver great experiences for more passengers than ever before.

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Kenya Airways hauls retired Boeing 737 through Nairobi to new school home

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Photos of the huge load being lifted onto the truck and transported to the school were shared online and live coverage of the journey was broadcast live on local news stations. A special ceremony to mark the occasion was held and attended by Archbishop Rev.

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