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Air Malta Ceases Flights After 5 Decades Of Service

Starting on March 31, the Maltese Islands will have a new flag carrier.

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An Ariana Afghan Airlines Airbus A310-300 flying in the sky.
Small But Mighty: 5 National Flag Carriers You May Not Have Heard Of

The five airlines have a combined total of 26 aircraft.

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Boeing Demands $4.5 Million From Mozambique's LAM But Airline Disputes The Amount

LAM received an invoice from Boeing but only recognized about 16% of the stated amount.

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An Emirates Boeing 777 taking off from Dubai.
Is State Ownership Good For Airlines?

Some counties have state-owned airlines, while others have airlines in which the government is a shareholder.

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Air Gabon 747
What Happened To Air Gabon?

The African carrier has a fascinating history.

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Breeze Airways Airbus A220
Breeze Is Looking To Become A US Flag Carrier To Enable International Flights

Permission to operate international flights would allow the airline to tap into several growing markets from the US.

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An Aerolineas Argentinas Airbus A330-202 flying in the sky.
Examined: Aerolineas Argentinas' 5 Longest Routes

The Argentine flag carrier flies to many distant destinations.

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Etihad Boeing 777 & Emirates Airbus A380 Frankfurt
Why Does The UAE Have Two Flag Carriers?

The UAE is unusual, with two main airlines acting as flag carriers.

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KLM Cityhopper E190
A Brief Guide To The Regional Subsidiaries Of Europe's Main Flag Carrier Airlines

Many European flag carriers have established subsidiaries to act as feeder airlines.

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Adria Airways Airbus A320 at Frankfurt
Slovenia Prepares To Choose A New Flag Carrier Next Month

Discussions are currently underway with the results of a feasibility study due imminently.

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Air Zimbabwe Boeing 767-200
Air Zimbabwe To Convert One Of Its Boeing 767s Into A Freighter

The national carrier looks to boost cargo operations in its turnaround strategy.

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Which Nations Don't Have A Flag Carrier In 2023?

Featuring countries from each region of the globe.

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Air Vanuatu Boeing 737-800
Australian Aviation Experts To Assess The State Of Struggling Air Vanuatu

The assessment is expected to last for over 70 days.

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An Estonian Air Bombardier CRJ900 jet
Estonian Air: A Fleet History

A former national carrier of Estonia operated a small but unconventional fleet of aircraft.

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UK flag British Airways
Aviation Economics: Why Europe Loves Flag Carriers

The economic, political, and aviation arguments in favor of national airlines and flag carriers, with examples from Europe.

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A United Airlines plane takes off above American Airlines planes
Why Doesn't The United States Have A Flag Carrier?

We explore the various reasons - from historic to present.

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Estonian Air Embraer E170
A Brief History Of Estonian Air

The carrier was active for 24 years.

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Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-941
Singapore Airlines Extends Sponsorship Of Local Formula 1 Race

Singapore Airlines first signed as the title sponsor in 2014 for four years.

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Slovak Airlines Tupolev Tu-154
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