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The action besides in Germany, also in Belgium, Ireland and Sweden
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The airline operates by a E-190E2 jet aircraft
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The fact during a training flight. Closed the airport
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The best offer would have been that of the Airbus A-319
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Waiting to clarify the facts; the armament is still sought, unexploded
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The complete version of the document - ATTACHMENT
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"The customers informed on the options of the alternative flights"
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