First fatal crash for Dreamliner as Air India jet goes down
An Air India 787-8 crashed into a dorm shortly after take-off in Ahmedabad.
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Auckland Airport regional airfield upgrade
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Auckland Airport says regional airfield upgrade could allow for more local jet flights
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