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Twenty hours on a Qantas plane: is this the future of aviation or a fresh hell in economy?

Airline’s ultra long-haul flights are slated to begin in late 2025, but questions remain over the carbon footprint, price and effect on passengers’ bodies

The Guardian - AU

Who were the pilots flying MH370 when it went missing?

Netflix’s MH370: The Plane That Disappeared recalls the tragic true story of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370

Manchester Evening News

Our 2023 Welsh export champions with global reach

Here we feature firms across Wales, from tech to food and drink, that are driving impressive export growth

Birmingham Post

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DOJ sues to block JetBlue-Spirit merger, saying it will curb competition

The Biden administration sued on Tuesday to block the $3.8 billion purchase, saying the deal would reduce competition and drive up air fares for consumers.

WEKU

India sets out to swarm skies with helicopters after jumbo jetliner deal

After signing an eye-popping deal for 470 Boeing and Airbus jets, India will also start building helicopters by the hundreds – some with a bit of help from its new military suitor France.

Radio France Internationale

Pioneering flight uses hydrogen to power regional airplane

MOSES LAKE, Washington — A small crowd of investors, airline representatives and journalists at Moses Lake in Central Washington got a first look Thursday morning at whether hydrogen power might be the future of sustainable, zero-emissions aviation.

Tribune News Service

900 pilots, 4,200 cabin crew: Air India to go on hiring spree after record aircraft deal

NEW DELHI: After a mega deal with Airbus and Boeing, Air India now plans to hire over 4,200 cabin crew and 900 pilots this year as the airline looks to revamp its fleet.

The Times of India

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Qantas gives first look at lavish First Class suites with sliding doors and beds

Qantas will launch its newly designed Airbus A350s in late 2025, with the first class suites to have extra-wide fixed bed, separate recliner chair, personal wardrobe, dining table for two and a 32” ultra-high definition TV

Daily Mirror

Air India pee incident embarrassing, faulty jet engines most challenging: DGCA

The Air India urination incident was the most embarrassing period for Indian aviation. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Harland and Wolff to make frame at Devon yard as part of new deals

The shipbuilder has said it has secured six contracts for work across all its sites worth more than £10m

Birmingham Post

Air India mega deal: Airline may need over 6,500 pilots for newly acquired 470 planes

NEW DELHI: Air India may need more than 6,500 pilots following its mega $80 billion deal to purchase 470 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing, news agency PTI reported quoting industry sources.

The Times of India

Airbus chalks up record profits despite supply chain woes

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus made record profits in 2022, even in the face of supply chain problems.

Radio France Internationale

Airbus earnings up despite supply chain issues impacting output

The aerospace giant which employs thousands of people at its UK sites in South Gloucestershire and North Wales has announced its production target for commercial aircraft in 2023

Birmingham Post

Airbus sees profit boost, but defense and space challenges

Airbus is urging stepped-up European cooperation to ensure the continent’s security and future access to space

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Gauging systems supplier to Airbus and Rolls-Royce expands into new Filton office

Third Dimension specialise in both hand-held and automated measurement equipment and is looking to grow its workforce in South Gloucestershire

France 24

French government’s pension reform plans hit first roadblock in National Assembly

The government's proposed changes to the pension system have partly been turned down by the country's parliament. Article 2, which would have set up a "senior employment index" to support older workers, did not get a majority. The measure was meant to accompany the raising of the legal retirement age…

The Independent UK

Air India places record aircraft order that could change aviation landscape

Carrier ‘on a large transformation journey’, says chairperson after largest deal ever struck by single airline

France 24

EU Parliament votes to ban petrol, diesel cars from 2035

The European Parliament has given its’ green light to a plan to halt sales of petrol and diesel cars from 2035. It is a crucial part of the bloc's plan to become a "climate neutral" economy by 2050. Also in the show: US inflation remains hotter than expected, putting pressure…

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The Guardian - UK

Air India makes record-breaking purchases from Airbus and Boeing

Tata-owned airline orders 470 planes from rivals in expectation of rapid surge in passenger demand in Asia

The Times of India

470 planes, $80 billion, largest-ever deal: Air India to revamp fleet with huge Boeing, Airbus orders

NEW DELHI: Air India has finally unveiled its comprehensive transformation plan to once again establish itself as a world-class global airline with mega 470 aircraft deal.

WEKU

As its ambitions soar, Air India orders 470 Boeing and Airbus aircraft

India's second-largest domestic carrier placed orders for 220 Boeing aircraft valued at $34 billion and 250 Airbus planes in a separate deal that could be worth tens of billions of dollars.

The Times of India

After 250 Airbus planes, Air India to buy 220 Boeing aircraft

NEW DELHI: After Airbus, Air India will purchase 220 planes from Boeing, the White House announced on Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale

Air India splashes out 32 billion euros for fleet of Airbus planes

Air India is to buy 250 new aircraft from French-based constructor Airbus, in a deal worth 32 billion euros based on current catalogue prices. This is a "historic moment for India, for Air India and for Airbus," according to the French plane-maker's chief executive, Guillaume Faury.

The Independent UK

Air India orders 250 Airbus jets as air travel demand swells

Air India’s owner is buying 250 Airbus passenger jets in a mammoth order that underlines the surging demand for air travel fueled by the country’s swelling middle class

The Times of India

PM Modi hails Tata-Airbus deal, says India will become 3rd biggest market in aviation sector in near future

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the deal between Air India and Airbus under which the Tata-owned carrier will acquire 250 aircraft and said India's growing aviation sector would need over 2,000 aircraft in the next 15 years.

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