‘High speed impact’ – Investigation into crash and pilot fatality of Beziers-bound Vulcanair P68C near Waterford
The Air Accident Investigation Unit continues its examination this morning of the Vulcanair P.68C crash…
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WestJet launches three new Europeanl routes from Halifax
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EgyptAir adds three A350-900s through sale-and-leaseback with Dublin-based BOC Aviation
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Loganair wet-leases ATR72-500 from DAT Denmark to provide rescue routes in Jersey
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Air Astana agrees to purchase 25 A320neo
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Ryanair puts on 15 extra flights for Ireland World Cup play-off in Prague
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Dublin’s Hoxton hotel on Exchequer Street hosts first visitors
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Hilton Honors reduces requirements for gold status
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Bright & green Christmas conference hosted by Waterford
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Ryanair fails to get court orders for return of seized documents in Italian probe
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Key takeaways from IBTM World in Barcelona
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IAG, Air France & Lufthansa prepare bids to buy Portugal’s TAP
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Bernadette Randles’ Dromhall Hotel Kerry celebrates 60 years in business
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Libya’s Buraq Air joins Airbus family with agreement for ten A320neo
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