In this issue:

• Dassault Aviation Launches New Ultra Long Range Falcon 10X
• Updated Red, Amber and Green List Rules for Entering England
• FAA Issues Two New Airworthiness Directives for 737 MAX
• Malaysia Airlines to Retire All A380s
• Lufthansa Orders 5 B787-9 and 5 A350-900
• Airlines Flies 300 tonnes of Emergency Medical Supplies to India
• Video: Spectacular Scenic Flight – Island Hopping in Seychelles

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Dassault Aviation Launches New Ultra Long Range Falcon 10X

Dassault Aviation has unveiled its all-new Falcon jet 10X. Featuring a range of 7,500 nautical miles, the Falcon 10X will fly nonstop from New York to Shanghai, Los Angeles to Sydney, Hong Kong to New York or Paris to Santiago. Top speed will be Mach 0.925. “Today we are introducing a new benchmark in business […]

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Updated Red, Amber and Green List Rules for Entering England

The United Kingdom has released a proposed ‘Traffic Light’ system for the resumption of international travel, which could see English travellers resuming holidays from 17th May. Under the system, countries would be sorted into green, amber and red lists; with each having varying rules for testing and quarantining for returning travellers. The following restrictions will […]

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FAA Issues Two New Airworthiness Directives for 737 MAX

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued two new airworthiness directives (AD) regarding the Boeing 737 MAX, one for an electrical grounding issue and one for LEAP-1B engine corrosion reports. Electrical Grounding Issue At the beginning of April airlines pulled dozens of 737 MAX aircraft from service; this was after Boeing warned of a production-related electrical grounding problem […]

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Malaysia Airlines to Retire All A380s

As reported by Executive Traveller, Malaysia Airlines’ CEO has confirmed that the airline plans to retire its Airbus A380 fleet. "We are cognizant of the challenges to sell this aeroplane, but we are still looking at ways and means to dispose of our 380 fleet. At the moment, the management is convinced that the 380 doesn't fit […]

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Lufthansa Orders 5 B787-9 and 5 A350-900

Lufthansa Group is accelerating the modernization of its fleet, the Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG decided to buy ten long-haul aircraft: five Airbus A350-900s and five Boeing B787-9. The Supervisory Board approved the purchase today. These aircraft will be operated by Lufthansa Airline. Boeing 787-9 Due to the dramatic impact of the coronavirus pandemic […]

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Airlines Flies 300 tonnes of Emergency Medical Supplies to India

The last few days saw an unprecedented surge in Covid-19 cases in India, accounting for an average of 3000 plus deaths every day. Many nations, including the US, UK, Russia, UAE, and others, have started transporting immediate medical supplies, oxygen concentrators, oxygen cylinders, ventilators to India US State Department has dispatched the third set of […]

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Video: Spectacular Scenic Flight – Island Hopping in Seychelles

After a spectacular arrival into Seychelles, I flew with Air Seychelles Twin Otter from Mahe to Praslin on a day trip to explore Praslin Island. The Twin Otter pilots explained their operations in details. The sceneries on this short inter-island flight were spectacular.

After arriving at Praslin, I visited Vallée de Mai and Anse Lazio; possibly the most beautiful beach in the world with clear water, soft sand and granite rocks.

After flew back to Mahe Island, I was given a tour around the island in an open buggy converted from VW Beatles. I did some great plane spotting at Mahe International Airport from the hill above the airport with spectacular views. I spent an amazing 3 days aviation holiday in Seychelles.

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