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Latam Air reaches bankruptcy deal that hands reins to creditors
Latam Airlines Group SA has reached a deal with key stakeholders that paves the way for the Chilean carrier to slash debt and exit bankruptcy…
South Africa says U.K. flight ban over virus variant was rushed
The South African government criticized the U.K.’s decision to temporarily ban flights after the discovery of a new Covid-19 variant in the country.
Shanghai slashes flights after a handful of Covid cases found
Shanghai scrapped about one-third of the flights from its busiest international airport on Friday and suspended some hospital services after a handful of Covid infections…
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Saudi Prince’s ‘Neom’ to expand port to rival region’s biggest
Saudi Arabia’s high-tech “Neom” mega-project plans to expand a tiny local port into a trade and manufacturing hub near the Suez Canal that officials say…
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Shipping push for world-first CO2 charge stalls at IMO talks
Shipping’s global regulator signaled that a tiny CO2-based charge on vessels’ fuel consumption will not be approved at a meeting this week, underscoring the challenge…
Paris plans electric flying taxi routes in time for Olympics
France will begin testing electric air taxis in coming months at a hub outside Paris with the goal of having two dedicated flight paths to…
French fishermen to block ports, Eurotunnel over license spat
France’s leading fishermen union said it will block access to and from three ports as well as the Eurotunnel on Friday to step up pressure…
Europe closes to Southern Africa on fears of virus strain
Countries across Europe halted air travel from southern Africa amid growing concern about a new, potentially riskier Covid-19 variant that originated there and has since…
Ukraine unveils 22-plane Airbus deal for new national carrier
Ukraine signed an outline deal for a mix of single-aisle and wide-body jetliners from Airbus SE as part of the government’s plan to establish a…
Shell sees major potential for sustainable aviation fuel in Asia
Royal Dutch Shell Plc is eyeing opportunities in sustainable aviation fuel and electric vehicle charging points in Asia as it reduces its oil refining operations…