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US-bound Jetliner Battered by Hailstorm Over Milan and Diverts to Rome; Delta Says All Are Safe

July 24, 2023
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ROME—Hail battered a Delta Air Lines passenger jet bound for New York shortly after taking off from Milan on Monday, forcing it to divert safely to Rome’s main airport, Italian media and the airline said. The aircraft sustained damage to its nose and on the fuselage near the wings, Italian media said. According to Delta,…

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Air France-KLM Unveils Tiny A220 Jet in Superjumbo’s Shadow

September 30, 2021
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PARIS—Air France took delivery of its first compact Airbus A220 jetliner on Tuesday, pledging greater comfort and lower emissions on short routes as its Franco-Dutch parent pushes ahead with a broader fleet shake-up to streamline costs. The French airline, part of the Franco-Dutch Air France-KLM group, said the 148-seat, Canadian-designed jet would reduce fuel consumption…

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