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• Hilka Birns
Romania has suspended Animawings’ air operator certificate as the airline faces insolvency, putting its authority to conduct commercial flights in question. The available report provides no details on the suspension’s timing, the airline’s operations or any restructuring plans.
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Romania has suspended Animawings’ air operator certificate as the airline faces insolvency, putting its authority to conduct commercial flights in question. The available report provides no details on the suspension’s timing, the airline’s operations or any restructuring plans.
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