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U.S.-Israeli strike destroys Iran Air A319 at Bushehr airport

IranAir A319 reportedly destroyed in strike attributed to US and Israeli forces

Airlink could face fines up to 10% of turnover as South African antitrust probe concludes

Airbus urges suppliers to build resilience as it accelerates production ramp-up

South African regional carrier Fly Blue Crane suspends operations

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Arcline makes preliminary all-cash bid for UK aerospace supplier Senior amid competing offers

Turkish court overturns bankruptcy ruling for Onur Air, opening path to revival

South African regional carrier Fly Blue Crane suspends operations

Airlink could face fines up to 10% of turnover as South African antitrust probe concludes

Airbus urges suppliers to build resilience as it accelerates production ramp-up

U.S.-Israeli Strike on Bushehr Airport Destroys Iran Air A319

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