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New Pilot Deal Helps Air Canada Realize Its Cargo Ambitions Aviation WeekView the full article

MIAMI – Although the former Berlin Tegel Airport (BEL) will close its operations as terminal 2 at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), it will remain open for medical purposes. According to Berlin city officials, the closed BEL will now serve as a vaccination center. German media The Local reported that the medical refitting is due in […] The post Former Berlin Tegel Airport to Become a COVID-19 Vaccination Center appeared first on Airways Magazine. View the full article

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MIAMI – COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China) has received the type inspection authorization for its C919 narrowbody program, paving the way for final flight testing and certification. This week, flightglobal.com reports that the authorization, issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) on November 27, means that the aircraft design is finalized and […] The post COMAC C919 Receives Type Inspection Authorization appeared first on Airways Magazine. View the full article

LONDON – Tata Group is planning to raise its stake in AirAsia India (I5) to more than 76% by 2021. I5 is a joint venture between Tata Group and Malaysia’s AirAsia (AK). According to Deccan Herald, AK’s Malaysian parent, which owns a 49% stake in I5, had hinted earlier this month that it may exit India. […] The post Tata Group To Raise Its Stake in AirAsia India appeared first on Airways Magazine. View the full article

MIAMI – As COVID-19 vaccines are ready to break into the market, aviation forecasts start to depict what we should expect for Summer 2021, which will be the test bench for the long-waited start of the recovery for the aviation market. Nearly Like 2019 Value Considering as benchmark value the performance of 2019, the new […] The post Summer 2021 Routes Scheme Forecasts Are Promising appeared first on Airways Magazine. View the full article

MIAMI – Boosting the air bubble agreement between India and the UK, Air India (AI) plans to launch direct flights from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) next year. The information comes from a carrier’s spokesperson. The operations would be effective in January 2021, but the source did not specify what day. […] The post Air India to Operate Chennai-London Non-Stop Flights from January appeared first on Airways Magazine. View the full article

LONDON – Austrian Airlines (OS) extends the test phase for mandatory free COVID-19 antigen rapid tests until December 15, 2020. All passengers and crew members on OS flights OS171 (Vienna-Hamburg) and OS172 (Hamburg-Vienna) will be tested for the virus prior to departure. The testing scheme ensures that all persons on board have been tested negative […] The post Austrian Airlines Extends COVID-19 Rapid Testing appeared first on Airways Magazine. View the full article

MIAMI – Transavia France’s (HV) entry into the country’s domestic market forms a key part of Air France-KLM’s strategy to rationalize its short-haul network and improve profitability, according to CEO Ben Smith speaking at the Routes Reconnected conference. A news release from the event quotes Smith as saying that the group expects its domestic operations […] The post Air France-KLM CEO Discusses Profitability on Domestic Routes appeared first on Airways Magazine. View the full article

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MIAMI – Aeroflot (SU) is handing over all 54 of its Russian Sukhoi Superjet SSJ100 to its subsidiary Rossiya Airlines FV, converting its own fleet to Airbus jets. Two Futures for the Airlines With a specific schedule regarding the aircraft transfer, the core brand led by SU will continue its repositioning to become a five-star […] The post Aeroflot Hands over Sukhoi Superjets-100 to Rossiya Airlines appeared first on Airways Magazine. View the full article

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LONDON – Australian carrier Qantas (QF) has today confirmed plans to terminate 2,000 jobs from its workforce from 10 different airports due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The jobs will be affected at the following airports: Brisbane (BNE) Perth (PER) Adelaide (ADL) Melbourne (MEL) Sydney (SYD) Canberra (CBR) Townsville (TSV) Cairns (CNS) Darwin (DRW) Alice Springs […] The post Qantas To Axe 2,000 Jobs from 10 Airports appeared first on Airways Magazine. View the full article