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  Bloomberg US aviation regulators granted approvals that will allow some jetliners to operate within zones where new 5G wireless services are set to begin Wednesday, significantly reducing the potential impact on flight schedules. The Federal Aviation Administration said airline manufacturers had shown that the mobile-phone signals won’t cause interference with critical aircraft equipment on certain Airbus SE and Boeing ...

  Bloomberg A new Hong Kong-based airline with ties to Beijing is considering ordering up to 30 narrow-body jets from either Boeing Co or Airbus SE as it tries to establish itself in a market dominated by Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. Greater Bay Airlines, which is awaiting final approval to operate commercial passenger flights out of Hong Kong, is assessing ...

  Bloomberg The airline industry needs aggressive action if it is to meet its emissions reduction targets by 2050, according to a trade group that represents some of the world’s top airline leasing companies. Aircraft Leasing Ireland supports the pledge made by the airline industry to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, as approved by the International Air Transport ...

Bloomberg The jet fuel market is soaring in Europe as global air traffic withstands the impact of the Omicron virus strain. One of the fuel’s most important market metrics, its differential to diesel, on Friday surged to its highest since September 2019 — long before Covid-19 decimated the continent’s aviation industry. “We’re tight supply everywhere,” said Mark Williams, an oil ...

  Bloomberg Andrew Robb, former chief operating officer of New York-listed fashion company Farfetch Ltd, is among the candidates being considered to lead Asos Plc, Sky News reported. Former Asos CEO Nick Beighton stepped down in October. Asos declined to comment to Sky, and Robb couldn’t be reached by Sky for comment. Last week, Asos announced a plan to move ...

  Bloomberg Walmart Inc is preparing to create its own cryptocurrency and collection of non-fungible tokens, filings with the US Patent and Trademark Office show, setting the stage for meeting its customers in the emerging metaverse. The retailer sought several new trademarks in December that show it intends to make and sell virtual goods such as electronics, decor, toys, sporting ...

  Bloomberg Amazon.com Inc has made a last-minute reversal to its plan to ban the use of Visa Inc.’s credit cards issued in the UK. The e-commerce firm emailed UK customers on Monday to say that the ban — set for Wednesday — will no longer take place. Amazon had previously said it was taking this step because of the ...

  Bloomberg North Korea test-launched two suspected ballistic missiles on Monday in its fourth rocket volley this year, turning up pressure on the Biden administration with its biggest string of tests since August 2019. South Korea’s military said North Korea fired what appeared to be two ballistic missiles into waters off its east coast at 8:50 and 8:54 am that ...

  Bloomberg Serbia took a step closer to joining the European Union as voters in the Balkan nation decided to change the constitution to create a more independent judiciary in line with the 27-member bloc’s standards. Shielding judges and prosecutors from political influence is a key step in aligning the former Yugoslav republic’s laws with the EU. Almost 62% of ...

  Bloomberg Australia’s opposition leader Anthony Albanese said the government needs to respond to Beijing in a way that is strong but also diplomatic, toughening his stance on China in the lead up to the 2022 elections. The Chinese government’s “posture in the region” had changed in recent years and is responsible for the worsening relationship with Australia, Albanese, the ...