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Air New Zealand and BETA complete ALIA CX300 electric demonstrator campaign in New Zealand

Air New Zealand, BETA Technologies complete Phase 1 of next‑generation aircraft demonstrator programme

Arkia resumes transits over Somalia — implications for routing and flight times

Owner of Türkiye's Pegasus Airlines to pledge 10% stake

Qatar Airways’ New CEO Prioritizes Better Relations With Airbus

IndiGo says staffing at 'optimum' levels after aviation exemptions expire

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Air Niugini cancels order for two Boeing 787-8s, per Boeing data

Air Niugini CEO says no change in B787 order

Air Astana Finalizes Order For Up to 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliner Jets

Air Astana Finalises Major Order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners to Boost Long-Haul Growth

Air Astana finalises order for up to 15 Boeing 787s

Air New Zealand and Beta Technologies Complete CX300 Electric Aircraft Demonstration in New Zealand

Arkia resumes transits over Somalia — implications for routing and flight times

Owner of Türkiye's Pegasus Airlines to pledge 10% stake

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