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ITA Airways estimates $174m in damages over engine issues
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India considers extended tax break to boost aircraft leasing industry dominated by Ireland
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United Airlines and Travelport announce strategic relationship
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Cork’s Imperial Hotel has releases one-minute Christmas film
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Dublin’s Saint Anne’s Park wins archaeology award
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Villa Vie Residences to launch second residential cruise brand
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Riviera Travel reveals Matt Luscombe to take over as CEO from Phil Hullah
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Ryanair to pull out of the Azores at end of Winter 2025/26
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USA FAA investigates airlines that operate flights during restricted period
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