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Norwegian Air subsidiary files Chapter 7 bankruptcy, lays off South Florida workers

Category: Airline / Travel

The U.S. affiliate of a large international airline filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy Feb. 12. Fort Lauderdale-based Norwegian Air Resources US Inc. filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida, according to court filings. The filing is part of a larger reorganization strategy from parent company Norwegian Air Shuttle, […]

Source: Bizjournals

Starting January 26: Negative Test Result or Proof of Recovery for All Airline Passengers Arriving into the US

Category: Airline / Travel

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued an Order on January 12, 2021 requiring proof of a negative COVID-19 test or documentation of having recovered from COVID-19 for all air passengers arriving from a foreign country to the US.

Source: CDC

Published: December 1, 2021

Lockheed Martin-Built Orion Spacecraft Is Ready For Its Moon Mission

Category: Airline / Travel

NASA’s Orion spacecraft is ready for its mission to the Moon. Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has completed assembly and testing of the Orion Artemis I spacecraft and has transferred possession to NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) team today.

Source: Lockheed Martin

Published: March 2, 2021

Covid-19: U.S. to Require Negative Virus Tests From International Air Travelers

Category: Airline / Travel

The Trump administration expanded vaccine eligibility to all Americans over 65 as part of an effort to accelerate distribution. New York is setting up a mass vaccination site at the Mets’ home stadium.

Source: The New York Times

Published: March 2, 2021

FAA lifts ban on Boeing 737 Max after crashes in 2018 and 2019 grounded the jet

Category: Airline / Travel

The Federal Aviation Administration lifted its ban on the Boeing 737 Max on Wednesday, 20 months after the aircraft was grounded following two crashes within five months that killed 346 people. The action means the FAA is satisfied that software and other fixes, and new pilot training, make the plane safe to fly again.

Source: The Washington Post

Published: March 2, 2021