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FAA announces $76 million in airport improvement grants

Modernizing the nation’s infrastructure is a top priority for President Biden’s economic agenda, and the Airport Improvement Program allows airports nationwide to upgrade and improve the safety of their facilities Three grants for infrastructure projects through FAA FY2021 Airport Improvement Program announced The grants will provide $76 million to Chicago O’Hare International, Dallas-Fort Worth International […]

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WestJet suspends service to four domestic airports

Unfortunately, with new and increasingly restrictive policies, we are left once again, with no other option than to suspend service to these communities Airline to halt flights to St. John’s, London, Ont., Lloydminster and Medicine Hat Service suspended as demand continues to falter from COVID-19 WestJet continues to operate at more than a 90 per […]

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France mulls new restrictions and lockdowns as COVID-19 rages on

There are a few cities and areas in France where the virus is circulating much more quickly than elsewhere and this may require regional confinement measures Accelerating spread of coronavirus may force France to impose new restrictions and regional lockdowns Local authorities are ready to implement additional restrictions France emerged from its second nationwide lockdown […]

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Champagne for Everyone is your COVID Stimulus

The Founder of New York Champagne Week,, Blaine Ashley, was interviewed by Dr. Elinor Garely, where the discussion focused on why Champagne is exactly what the world needs now. Can opening a bottle of Champagne help us get through the rough, lumpy, bumpy, uneven road otherwise known as COVID-19? More consumers are finding it enjoyable […]

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Ukraine International Airlines begins spring restart of flights

UIA restores a number of flights that were canceled due to quarantine restrictions and increases the number of frequencies on the most popular routes UIA will start gradually rebuilding its network on March 1 UIA to restore a number of flights canceled due to quarantine restrictions UIA will increases the number of frequencies to the […]

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Former Minister I Gede Ardika

Former Minister of Culture and Tourism for the Republic of Indonesia, an Indonesian tourism hero passed away today after a battle with cancer. I Ardika Gede has served twice as the appointed Minister for Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia under two Presidential Cabinets, President Abdurraham Wahid and President Megawati Soekarnoputri. I Gede Ardika (born February 15, 1945 in Singaraja, Bali, […]

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South Korea tourists on their way to Thailand under golf quarantine

If spending quarantine at a golf course seems palatable to you, then tourists may want to consider a trip to Thailand where a golf quarantine program has been established. Travel will be direct and monitored for health safety. Golf quarantine tourists will spend 14 days in quarantine at a certified golf course. The trip will […]

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Seychelles welcomes STORY and L’Escale onto its shores

The Seychelles Islands luxury segment expands as the tropical island destination welcomes STORY (Seychelles) and L’Escale Resort Marina & Spa two exclusive properties on Mahé.   Launched in January 2021, L’Escale Resort Marina & Spa lies off the North East coast of Mahe on the site of the previously Wharf Hotel close to Eden Island, inviting […]

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NASA’s Perseverance rover sends sneak peek of Mars landing

After landing, two of the Hazard Cameras (Hazcams) captured views from the front and rear of the rover, showing one of its wheels in the Martian dirt The Perseverance team were relieved to see the rover’s health reports The rover reports showed everything appeared to be working as expected Unlike with past rovers, the majority […]

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566 commercial aircraft delivered in 2020

The 2020 results demonstrate the resilience of Airbus in the most challenging crisis to hit the aerospace industry 566 commercial aircraft delivered in adverse market environment Financials reflect the early business adaptation and cash containment plan Full-Year revenues € 49.9 billion; Full-Year EBIT Adjusted € 1.7 billion Airbus SE reported consolidated Full-Year (FY) 2020 financial […]