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Deutsche Aircraft has entered into a partnership with Weerts Group for the construction of its Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the D328eco turboprop regional aircraft, which can carry up to 40 passengers in commuter specification. The site at Leipzig/Halle Airport is expected to become operational in the fourth quarter of 2025, with capacity of 48 aircraft annually

Two female Virgin Atlantic crew members welcoming guests on board an aircraft using sign language

1 in 3 adults in the UK are deaf or have hearing loss, and many are planning at least one holiday in the next year – but more than half worry about communicating with crew. In this film released to mark International Week of Deaf People, Virgin Atlantic crew trained in British Sign Language (BSL) showed some special guests how they provide a warm welcome, assist with onboard navigation, and generally make the onboard experience more accessible

Dave Stevens, a board member of All Wheels Up, in front of a giant screen at the Global Forum, showing the words 'We love accessible air travel' against an orange background

All Wheels Up, a champion of accessible air travel, held its fifth Annual Global Forum on Wheelchair Accessible Air Travel at the US Department of Transportation Volpe Center in Boston, Massachusetts earlier this month. Join Dave Stevens, a board member of All Wheels Up, for a recap of the event