Delta Air Lines is going to equip the rear of the fuselage of its Boeing 737-800s and -900ERs with so-called finlets. This aerodynamic modification is intended to further improve the fuel efficiency of the fleet
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Over 237 kilos of drugs have been intercepted at Monrovia airport in Liberia. The shipment, valued at 17 million euros, was to be transported to Europe on a Brussels Airlines flight. According to African media, the Dutch drug dealer ‘Bolle Jos’ Leijdekkers is involved in the case
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Qatar Airways has put four of its eight Airbus A380s back into service. The aircraft had been grounded since the outbreak of the war in the Middle East, but are now gradually being deployed again on a limited number of routes
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Four Airbus A220s that previously flew for EgyptAir are being dismantled. The aircraft are between five and seven years old.
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Emirates from Dubai is the first airline in the world to offer a new travel insurance policy that provides travelers with extra protection in the event of disruptions, including conflicts. The coverage includes, among other things, medical expenses, hotel accommodation arranged by the airline, and support for extended stays. Etihad from Abu Dhabi also offers additional insurance
to travelers.

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