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Last Updated: Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, 11:10 PM PST
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Boeing CIO Susan Doniz to Leave Company, CEO Tells Employees
By Bloomberg: Boeing Co. Chief Information Officer Susan Doniz is leaving the company, Chief Executive Officer Kelly Ortberg told employees in a memo on Friday.
Turkish Airlines sets Guinness World Records title for the “Most Countries Flown to by an Airline”
By Aeronews: Turkish Airlines, which has held the title of flying to the most countries in the world since 2012, has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the record holder.….
Lufthansa Group purchases additional five A350-1000 aircraft
By AeroTime: The Lufthansa Group has announced it has ordered five more Airbus A350-1000s, increasing its firm order of the aircraft to 15.
Air Canada Orders Five Additional A220-300s
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Malaysia accepts proposal to resume search for flight MH370
By Bangkok Post: KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia is negotiating terms and conditions with Ocean Infinity after accepting its proposal to search for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
Glimpse Wisk’s under-assembly autonomous air taxi prototype
By FlightGlobal: Wisk Aero has shared new images of the first full-scale prototype of its autonomous Gen6 air taxi.
New Open Skies Pact Brokered Between U.S., Dominican Republic
By Aviation Week: The Open Skies agreement with the Dominican Republic has resulted in Dominican startup Arajet unveiling new U.S fights.
US government shutdown could cost travel sector $1 billion per week, disrupt holiday travel
By Reuters: A partial government shutdown could cost the U.S. travel industry $1 billion per week and lead to widespread disruptions for travelers, a trade group representing airlines, hotels and other travel companies said on Friday.