Virgin Atlantic's Modified Boeing 747 Takes Off From Newquay For Rehearsal Flight

Nicknamed Cosmic Girl, the aircraft is designed to send satellites to space in an affordable and accessible way. The announcement comes as the airline looks to ensure the plane's safety and functionality in preparation for an actual satellite launch.

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IATA's Willie Walsh Says Air Travel Is Fundamental To How We Live And Work

Willie Walsh, the director general of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has launched a spirited defense of commercial air travel. Walsh's defense is contained in IATA's latest Air Passenger Market analysis, released last Thursday

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