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Top pilots’ union sounds alarm as regulators consider smaller crew sizes

Firms accused of putting profits over safety as EU group weighs cutting minimum number of pilots from two to one

The Guardian - US

Thousands of flights to and from Europe affected by suspected Russian jamming

About 46,000 aircraft have logged GPS problems over Baltic Sea since August, says report

The Guardian - UK

British holiday flights 'attacked by dangerous Russian GPS jamming', rise in plane satnav incidents suggests

A defence source has branded the tactic ‘wildly irresponsible’ and said it ‘could potentially endanger people’s lives’

Evening Standard

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Increase In GPS Interference Over Baltic Region Raises Concerns

GPS signal disruptions in Baltic region raise concerns of Russian involvement, impacting over 1,600 aircraft. Eurocontrol reports increasing interference c...

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False GPS Signal Surge Makes Life Hard For Pilots

False GPS signals that deceive on-board plane systems and complicate the work of airline pilots are surging near conflict zones, industry employees and officials told AFP. A ground collision alert sounds in the cockpit, for instance, even though the plane is flying at high altitude -- a phenomenon affecting several…

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The disappearance of passenger jet MH370 could be repeated

“Good Night. Malaysian Three Seven Zero.”

The Times of India

Volocopter Flying Taxi Seeks To Seduce Paris

A German company is seeking to use the exposure generated by the Paris Olympics to overcome the opposition of local politicians and demonstrate that flying taxis can serve the French capital.

International Business Times

Escalating scandal grips airlines including American and Southwest, wreaking havoc on flight delays as nearly 100 planes find fake parts from company that vanished overnight

The mysterious UK firm AOG Technics is accused of falsifying paperwork for plane parts that ended up being sold to United, Southwest, Virgin, and American Airlines, at least.

Fortune

Heartbreaking final message from pilot of tragic Leicester City helicopter crash

The club’s owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four other people were killed in the crash in October 2018.

The Independent UK

Leicester City helicopter crash pilot: ‘I’ve no idea what’s going on’

The club’s owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four other people were killed in the crash in October 2018.

The Independent UK

Airlines pushing for single pilot flights

Airlines and regulators are pushing to have just one pilot in the cockpit of passenger jets instead of two. It would lower costs and ease pressure from crew shortages, but placing such responsibility on a single person at the controls is unsettling for some.

Bangkok Post

Airlines push for lone pilot flights to cut costs despite safety fears

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The Independent UK

Airbus and Qatar Airways allege regulator ‘collusion’ in A350 aircraft dispute

The aircraft manufacturing giant is accused of ‘exerting its influence’ over the European Union Aviation Safety Agency.

Benzinga

Vertical Aerospace Partners With Molicel To Power VX4 Aircraft

Vertical Aerospace Ltd (NYSE:EVTL) established a strategic partnership with E-One Moli Energy Corp (Molicel), a manufacturer of lithium-ion cells, to supply high-power cylindrical cells for VX4 eVTOL aircraft. With this partnership, Vertical has secured the supply of battery cells to develop the VX4 through to certification and entry into service, working with Molicel to…

The Independent UK

Safety regulators investigate comments by Wizz Air chief on pilot fatigue

Safety expert tells The Independent air chaos is ‘conducive to staff getting more tired sooner’

The Guardian - UK

Fury as Wizz Air boss suggests too many pilots refusing to fly when tired

Pilots’ union urges aviation regulator to act over József Váradi’s briefing to staff

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The Independent UK

Do I have to wear a mask on my flight? All the current UK airline rules

All the individual airline rules in the UK and Ireland right now

The Independent UK

EU drops mask mandate but Italy and Spain continue to demand masks on planes

Ryanair issues list of 14 countries for which you’ll still have to wear masks on flights

Glasgow Live

Ryanair: 15 flight routes where face masks are still mandatory

Ryanair is dropping its face mask rules on flights for passengers after the EU announced that coverings are no longer mandatory - but some holiday hotspots such as Greece and Spain haven't made the cut

Irish Mirror

Do I still need to wear a mask on Ryanair flights? Latest rules for Irish tourists heading to Spain, Portugal and more

The advice for the mandatory wearing of face masks in airports and on board flights across Europe was changed on Wednesday

Manchester Evening News

Ryanair update facemask rules after EU change

Some destinations like France, Germany, and Greece still require passengers to wear facemasks.

Daily Record

Face mask rules on Ryanair, EasyJet, TUI and Jet2 flights in Europe after travel change

Here is what four of the UK’s major airlines are doing in response to the revised guidance.

Glasgow Live

Ryanair, British Airways, easyJet, Jet2 face mask rules as airlines issue update

The European Union have announced that they will be lifting the mandatory face mask rule on flights and in airports from next week. Major airlines have since updated their policy.

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