Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
A new U.S. requirement tells all international air travelers bound for the country to attest that they have not been in the Democratic Republic of Congo during the previous 21 days, amid concern about Ebola importation. Airlines say the measure is disproportionate and unworkable.
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An investor in Indonesian charter and aircraft services provider Travira Air is exploring an exit, according to a report whose details are unavailable in the supplied summary. The information provided does not identify the investor, the potential buyer, valuation, timing or any effect on Travira Air’s operations.
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A new U.S. requirement tells all international air travelers bound for the country to attest that they have not been in the Democratic Republic of Congo during the previous 21 days, amid concern about Ebola importation. Airlines say the measure is disproportionate and unworkable.
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Greenland has opened a new airport at Ilulissat, replacing an 845-meter runway with a 2,200-meter strip capable of accommodating larger aircraft. Air Greenland’s A330-800 Tuukkaq made the airport’s inaugural widebody arrival on Oct. 29, as the opening completes a wider expansion of the territory’s airport network.
At MRO Europe, industry participants weighed how rising fuel prices could affect Europe’s aftermarket as airlines balance fuel efficiency against maintenance expense. Aging fleets, delayed aircraft deliveries and supply-chain constraints are increasing the maintenance burden, while many carriers still manage fuel and maintenance as separate priorities.
Fly Jinnah is due to receive its first Airbus A320neo, marking a fleet addition for the Pakistani low-cost carrier. The available report provides no further details on the aircraft’s delivery timing, configuration or planned deployment.
Fly Jinnah is due to receive its first A320neo, marking a fleet addition for the Pakistani airline. The available report provides no details on the aircraft’s delivery timing, configuration or intended deployment.
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Archer Aviation and ITA Airways have agreed to develop all-electric air-taxi services linking major Italian cities. The proposed network remains contingent on EASA certification, operational approvals and the infrastructure needed to support eVTOL operations; the agreement does not establish a launch timeline.
Landline is moving beyond coach connections sold as part of airline tickets, focusing instead on airport transportation customers can book separately. The shift changes how the service is packaged and accessed, positioning Landline’s ground connections outside the airline-ticketing relationship.
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