The New York Times reports the group expects the White House to keep the mandate in place indefinitely, claiming there is still protection needed for flight attendants and other passengers. Union leadership has not yet made a formal request for a policy extension.   AFA-CWA Calls Face Coverings Part …

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  The Wall Street Journal reports Eurocontrol has closed the Ukranian air to all civil aircraft with fighting begins, due to the “potential hazard” to all flights.   Ukrainian Airspace Closed After Airstrikes and Attacks The airspace closure coincides with the nation declaring a state of emergency after Russian troops …

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  The French aerospace giant announced a new partnership with CFM International to use the giant airframe to test fly a hydrogen-powered engine, hoping to bring it into service in 13 years.   Partnership Looks to Adapt GE Engine for Hydrogen for A380 Test Flights The partnership between Airbus and …

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