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AirAsia’s problems grow as India minister hints at local shutdown
AirAsia Group Bhd. is closing its affiliate operations in India, the local aviation minister said over the weekend, a comment his office later suggested was…
Port of Rotterdam pilot uses AI microgrid to trade renewables
The Port of Rotterdam is testing technology to manage and trade renewable energy consumption, finding the effort has already made a significant cost savings.
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Virgin Atlantic trials pre-flight Covid testing for air crews
Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. will carry out rapid pre-flight coronavirus testing for cabin crew and pilots from its base at London’s Heathrow airport, the company…
Libya ramps up oil exports as output nears 300,000 barrels a day
Libya’s oil output has risen to 295,000 barrels following a truce in the OPEC nation’s civil war and the lifting of a blockade on energy…
Ethiopian Airlines limits South African offer to pilots, planes
Ethiopian Airlines Group is willing to provide planes, pilots and maintenance services to beleaguered rival South African Airways as part of a joint venture with…
The Dubai-Istanbul route, once rammed with flights, stays silent
For years, passenger jets have darted back and forth between Istanbul and Dubai, the two main hubs connecting airline passengers in the Middle East with…
U.S. opens trade case to probe Vietnam currency undervaluation
The U.S. announced it’s opening a trade investigation into Vietnam’s currency policy to determine whether an undervalued dong hurts American businesses.
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World’s best airport warns of ‘daunting’ future amid pandemic
Changi Airport Group said the impact from the Covid-19 pandemic isn’t abating as officials behind the world’s best airport warned of a “daunting” period ahead.
Palm oil farmers say U.S. ban to hurt more than 32,000 planters
Malaysia’s palm oil planters condemned the U.S. block on imports of FGV Holdings Bhd. products, saying the move will affect more than 32,000 farmers.
Airline payroll aid blocked in U.S. House as layoffs pile up
A last-ditch effort to pass legislation in the House to prevent massive airline layoffs was blocked on Friday, ending an attempt by House Speaker Nancy…