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variant
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Likely refers to variants of a specific aircraft type, or possibly to variants of the COVID-19 virus and their impact on the aviation industry.
Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet: its origin, purpose and performance
The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a carrier-capable supersonic and highly capable multirole fighter aircraft known for its…
Exploring the legacy of the F4 Phantom: history and notable features
An iconic fighter jet that has left a lasting mark on aviation history, the McDonnell Douglas F4 Phantom…
Wizz Air says Omicron has dented recovery, but optimistic for spring and summer
Wizz Air says the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has dented its recovery plans, with travel demand over the…
IATA calls for end to travel restrictions after announcing 2021 pax, cargo data
Global airline association IATA has urged governments to ease travel restrictions for both vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers after detailing how…
Finnair latest to cut schedules due to Omicron-sickness among staff
Finnair is cutting its schedule by 20% in February due to increased sick leave amongst staff caused by…
Heathrow hit by Omicron, says 2021 passengers less than 25% of pre-COVID levels
Over 600,000 passengers canceled travel plans from London Heathrow (LHR) in December due to the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, the…
Eurocontrol data: What’s the outlook for European air traffic in 2022?
European air traffic may be suffering from the effects of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus right…
Cathay Pacific dismisses two crew members over COVID-19 protocol breach
Cathay Pacific has fired two air crew members after they breached strict COVID-19 protocols, the airline has announced. …
WestJet cancels 15% of flights in January due to Omicron impact on staffing
WestJet has become the last North American carrier to cancel flights due to rising COVID-19 cases among staff. The…
Germany re-opens borders to travelers from Britain, Africa
Germany is removing Britain from its list of “virus variant” countries as of January 4, 2022, thus re-opening…
No Christmas cheer for Ryanair as Omicron prompts profit warning, flight cuts
Europe’s largest low-cost carrier, Ryanair, is feeling the effects of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, issuing…
Singapore restricts vaccinated travel lane tickets over Omicron
Singapore is restricting ticket sales via its vaccinated travel lanes in light of the spread of the Omicron…
Germany restricts arrivals from Britain over Omicron variant
Germany has added the United Kingdom to its list of ‘virus variant’ countries, restricting arrivals from the country over the…
UK removes all 11 countries from its red list
The UK government is removing all 11 countries currently on its red list from 4am local time on…