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By Federico Maccioni, Hadeel Al Sayegh and Andres Gonzalez DUBAI/LONDON (Reuters) – Etihad Airways and flynas are gearing up to list on local stock markets this year, marking the first IPOs by Gulf carriers in nearly two decades, with Etihad sounding out investors next week ahead of a potential sale…
Mysterious aircraft sightings have been reported around New Jersey lately.The unexplained incidents have fueled theories, including that Iran may have launched the systems from a ship.Iran does have drone-carrying vessels, but satellite images show they’re far from the US right now.Newly captured satellite imagery shows that Iran’s drone carriers are…
Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs has fined five budget airlines a total of 179 million euros ($187 million).The fines affect Ryanair, Vueling, easyJet, Norwegian, and Volotea.The ministry accused the airlines of “abusive practices” including charging extra carry-on fees.Airlines are fuming over a decision by Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs to…
Replenishment ships are essential to resupplying carrier groups at sea with fuel, food and bombs.The US is overhauling its aging ships while China has built a dozen.These ships extend the range of carrier groups but also are its most vulnerable asset. Involved in nearly every crisis since World War II,…
US airlines have ditched first class for improved business cabins to optimize space and revenue.Some global carriers are adopting a different strategy as demand for more onboard luxury spikes.Ultra-wealthy travelers will book first class on routes that private jets can’t reach. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines years ago eliminated…
