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Last Updated: Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, 3:42 PM PDT
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Amazon explores cargo charter service utilizing Sun Country aircraft
By FreightWaves: Amazon Air is looking to make money from its in-house cargo airline by renting out aircraft, including those operated by Sun Country Airlines, to shippers.
BETA Technologies raises more than $300M in additional equity capital
By Vertical Mag: QIA led the raise and several of BETA’s largest investors, including Fidelity Management & Research Company and TPG Rise Climate increased their ownership in BETA.
Final objections filed on DCA slot allocation
By PaxEx.Aero: Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and JetBlue lodged objections with the US Department of Transportation over the assignment of new long-distance slots at DCA.
Aviation International News
By AINonline: Business, Air Transport, Defense & General Aviation News.
Bombardier Delivers 100th Challenger 3500
Bombardier celebrates 100th Challenger 3500 delivery
SkyWest to deploy 40 CR550s into United’s network, including 11 former GoJet aircraft
By FlightGlobal: SkyWest Airlines on 31 October disclosed a deal to deploy 40 MHIRJ CRJ550 regional jets to fly under contract for United Airlines.
Lufthansa’s Long-Delayed Allegris First Class Will Finally Debut On November 9 But You Can’t Book Tickets Yet
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: German flag carrier Lufthansa will finally debut its much-delayed new First Class suite on November 9, although passengers still aren’t able to buy tickets for the highly anticipated seat as the airline plans to fill the cabin with top-tier frequent flyers.
New Lufthansa Allegris First Class takes off on November 9
UK Plans 50% Tax Hike For Business Jet Charter Passengers
By AINonline: Business, Air Transport, Defense & General Aviation News.