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Exclusive: We’ll fly Rex routes if carrier goes under, says rival

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October 24, 2024
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The revelation has presented a dilemma for Rex’s administrator as it tries to save the airline on the grounds that its flights are “essential” regional services. It also suggests airlines and businesses could be waiting for Rex to be formally wound up …

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PLDT gets US$34.4m social loan from HSBC to bridge digital divide

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October 24, 2024
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Philippine telco PLDT announced on Wednesday it has a secured a PHP2 billion (US$34.4 million) social loan facility from HSBC Philippines to finance its fibre infrastructure rollouts to underserved and unserved communities.

Virgin would axe Etihad codeshares under Qatar deal

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October 24, 2024
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The news is likely to have significant ramifications for long-haul travel into Australia, given the tie-up with Virgin is a major incentive for customers to book travel with Etihad. Abu Dhabi itself offers onward connections to more than 130 destinations.

Cathay Pacific Disappointed By Boeing 777X Delays

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October 24, 2024
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Cathay Pacific has expressed its disappointment about the latest Boeing 777X delays, which have derailed the a…

SWISS Passenger Arrested In Newark After Cockpit Breach Attempt During Flight To Zurich

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October 24, 2024
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Jan Daeninck, of Belgium, was arrested this week after causing a stir onboard a SWISS flight between Newark an…

JetBlue Updates Inflight Beverage Offerings With Bespoke Bourbon Cream

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October 24, 2024
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The airline now has seven liquor offerings.

Cathay Pacific Growing With New Routes And Upgraded Boeing 777s

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October 24, 2024
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Cathay Pacific is laying a solid foundation for 2025 by adding new destinations, more capacity, lounges and upgraded 777s to its operations.

Jetstar to add fifth weekly Rarotonga flight in peak season

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October 24, 2024
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Starting in May 2025 for the peak season, the low-cost carrier will add a fifth weekly flight on Saturdays from Sydney to the Pacific destination, on a route served by its A321neo LR (NEO) fleet.

The US Air Force Bases Assigned B-52H Bombers

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October 24, 2024
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Only two bases are assigned, the B-52 bombers, providing the US with both nuclear and conventional strategic bombing capabilities.

Quickstep confirms no offers for aerospace services business

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October 24, 2024
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The company previously announced the proposed sale of Quickstep Aerospace Services and its maintenance, repair and overhaul operation based in Tullamarine, Victoria.