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Air Canada Flight Attendants Overwhelmingly Support Strike Action Over 10,000 flight attendants at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge have voted, with 99.7% favoring strike action over workplace grievances.

Over 10,000 flight attendants at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge have voted, with 99.7% favoring strike action over workplace grievances. The negotiation period is set to end 16 August.

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Ryanair Achieves Record Passenger Numbers in July Despite ATC Challenges Ryanair reported a record 20.7 million passengers transported in July, despite flight disruptions caused by European and UK ATC issues.

Ryanair reported a record 20.7 million passengers transported in July with a 96% load factor, despite flight disruptions during the month caused by European and UK ATC issues.

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Alaska Airlines Unveils New London and Reykjavik Routes and Striking 787-9 Livery Alaska Airlines has unveiled a refreshed livery for its long-haul 787-9 fleet, and announced plans to open routes to London and Reykjavik.

Alaska Airlines has unveiled a refreshed livery for its long-haul 787-9 fleet, and announced plans to open routes to London and Reykjavik in spring 2026.

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Turkish Airlines Emerges as Sole Bidder for Air Europa Stake Turkish Airlines is the sole bidder for a minority stake in Spanish carrier Air Europa, after the withdrawal of Air France-KLM and Lufthansa.

Turkish Airlines has become the sole bidder for a minority stake in Spanish carrier Air Europa, after the withdrawal of interest from Air France-KLM and Lufthansa.

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IndiGo Adds London Heathrow to Its European Network As the next step in its European expansion, IndiGo has revealed plans to launch daily direct flights to London Heathrow starting October 2025.

As the next step in its European network expansion, IndiGo has revealed plans to launch daily direct flights to London Heathrow starting October 2025.

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Boeing Aims to Boost Monthly 737 MAX Production Boeing has signaled its intention to raise 737 MAX production rates from the present FAA imposed cap of 38 per month to 42 by late 2025.

Boeing has signaled its intention to raise 737 MAX production rates from the present FAA imposed cap of 38 per month to 42 by late 2025.

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SAS Scandinavian Flight Diverts to Brussels After One Pilot Incapacitated SAS Scandinavia flight SK4671, an A320-200 enroute to Alicante from Oslo, made a precautionary diversion to Brussels are one pilot became unwell on 3 August.

SAS Scandinavian flight SK4671, an A320-200 enroute to Alicante from Oslo, made a precautionary diversion to Brussels after one pilot became unwell on 3 August.

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Joby Aviation Acquires Blade Air Mobility’s Passenger Business Electric air taxi pioneer Joby Aviation signs an agreement to acquire the urban air mobility passenger business of Blade Air Mobility, Inc.

In a strategic move, electric air taxi pioneer Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the urban air mobility passenger business of Blade Air Mobility, Inc.

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FLYGABON Acquires ATR 42-600 as Part of Fleet Transition FLYGABON has seen the acquisition of a factory-new ATR 42-600, as part of its fleet transition from the older ATR-500 series aircraft.

FLYGABON has seen the acquisition of a factory-new ATR 42-600, as part of its fleet transition from the older ATR-500 series aircraft.

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Europe to Canada Flights Soar to Record Highs in August 2025 August 2025 is set to break travel records for flights between Canada and Europe, with Air Canada leading the charge, according to Cirium data

August 2025 is set to break travel records for flights between Canada and Europe, with Air Canada leading the charge, according to new Cirium data.

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Delta Air Lines Flight DL4 London-New York Diverts to Dublin Delta Air Lines flight DL4, an A330-900 bound for New York from London Heathrow, diverted to Dublin Airport due to a medical emergency.

Delta Air Lines flight DL4, an A330-900 bound for New York from London Heathrow, diverted to Dublin Airport due to a medical emergency on 4 August.

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Emirates Launches Fourth Daily London Gatwick Flight with Airbus A350 Emirates boosts its London Gatwick flight frequencies with the introduction of a fourth daily flight from Dubai, operated by its Airbus A350.

Emirates boosts its London Gatwick flight frequencies with the introduction of a fourth daily flight from Dubai starting February 2026, operated by its Airbus A350.

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Wizz Air Expands its Presence in Poland with New Aircraft and Routes Wizz Air is expanding its presence in Poland, stationing a sixth aircraft in Kraków and a seventh in Katowice, and introducing 10 new routes.

Wizz Air is expanding its presence in Poland, stationing a sixth aircraft in Kraków and a seventh in Katowice, and introducing 10 new routes.

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Virgin Australia Rejects Rex Airlines Takeover Amid Fleet Cost Concerns Virgin Australia has reportedly distanced itself from a potential acquisition of Rex Airlines, citing the prohibitive costs of renewing Rex’s aging fleet.

Virgin Australia has reportedly distanced itself from a potential acquisition of Regional Express (Rex) Airlines, citing the prohibitive costs of renewing Rex’s aging Saab 340 fleet.

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Koala Airlines: A New Australian Carrier or Just a Drop Bear Tale? Murmurs of a 2026 start-up for a new Australian airline have begun. Is Koala Airlines the real deal or just another Aussie "drop bear" tale?

Murmurs of a 2026 start-up for a new Australian domestic airline have begun. But without any formal statements, is Koala Airlines the real deal or just another Aussie "drop bear" tale?

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Boeing Faces Lawsuits from Flight Attendants Over 737 MAX 9 Door Blowout Four flight attendants begin legal proceedings against Boeing for damages related to the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 door plug blowout incident.

Four flight attendants have commenced legal proceedings against Boeing for damages related to the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 door plug blowout incident.

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LATAM B787-8 Returns to Los Angeles with RAT Deployed LATAM Airlines flight LA603, a B787-8 departing for Santiago, Chile, returned to Los Angeles with the RAT deployed on 31 July 2025.

LATAM Airlines flight LA603, a B787-8 departing for Santiago, Chile, returned to Los Angeles (LAX) with the RAT deployed after reporting electronics problems on 31 July 2025.

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American Airlines Flight AA3221 Declares Emergency, Diverts to Philadelphia American Airlines flight AA3221, a B737 MAX 8 enroute to Charlotte from New York LaGuardia, declared an emergency and diverted to Philadelphia

American Airlines flight AA3221, a B737 MAX 8 enroute to Charlotte from New York LaGuardia, declared an emergency and diverted to Philadelphia earlier this evening.

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Global Air Cargo Growth Slows Amid U.S. Trade Tensions IATA's June 2025 performance data shows that global air cargo growth stalled to 0.8% amid continued U.S. trade tensions and tariff uncertainty

IATA's June 2025 performance data shows that global air cargo growth stalled to 0.8% for the month, amid continued U.S. trade tensions and tariff uncertainty.

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Heathrow Airport Submits Ambitious Third Runway Plan Heathrow Airport has submitted plans for a third runway system, confirming that it can be operational within a decade, at a cost of £21bn.

Heathrow Airport has submitted plans for a third runway system, confirming that it can be operational within a decade, at a cost of £21bn.

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Etihad Airways has completed the first commercial flight of its all-new A321LR, operating from Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport to Phuket.

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IAG Confirms Deployment of 50 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft to Vueling The International Airlines Group (IAG) lays out its network and fleet expansion strategy, confirming 50 Boeing 737 MAX deployment to Vueling.

The International Airlines Group (IAG) has laid out its network and fleet expansion strategy, confirming 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft will be deployed to Vueling.

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NTSB Hearing Reveals Critical Failures in Fatal DCA Collision The 3-day NTSB hearing into the Washington DCA midair collision exposed serious flaws in airspace management, equipment, and communication.

The 3-day NTSB hearing into the fatal Washington DCA midair collision has exposed serious flaws in airspace management, aircraft equipment, and communication.

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Air Incheon Rebrands Asiana Airlines' Cargo Division as Air Zeta Air Incheon has officially rebranded its newly acquired Asiana Airlines’ cargo division as Air Zeta. The name change came into effect 1 August

Air Incheon has officially rebranded its newly acquired Asiana Airlines’ cargo division as Air Zeta. The name change and rebranding officially came into effect from 1 August.

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Cambodia to Buy Boeing 737 MAX Jets to Ease U.S. Tariffs Cambodia has agreed to purchase up to 20 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft as part of a broader agreement to reduce U.S. tariffs on Cambodian goods.

Cambodia has agreed to purchase up to 20 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft as part of a broader agreement to reduce U.S. tariffs on Cambodian goods.

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Air Farce One: Is the Qatar 747 Just a White Elephant? Air Force One solution or white elephant? Is expenditure of time and money to convert an ex-Qatar Boeing 747-8 all just an inefficient waste?

Air Force One solution or white elephant? Is the expenditure of time, money and resources to convert an ex-Qatar Boeing 747-8 all just an inefficient and unnecessary waste?

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Emirates continues its expansion into China, with the inauguration of Hangzhou as its fifth mainland China destination. This follows the recent inauguration of Shenzhen services.

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Tokyo-Bound JAL 787-8 Returns to London With Technical Issue Japan Airlines flight JL42, a B787-8 bound for Tokyo, made a precautionary return to London Heathrow after reporting a technical problem.

Japan Airlines flight JL42, a B787-8 Dreamliner bound for Tokyo, made a precautionary return to London Heathrow after reporting a technical problem on 31 July.

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Lufthansa Group Net Profit More Than Doubles in Second Quarter Lufthansa Group airlines have all posted strong results for Q2 2025, with profit more than doubling to 1 billion euros.

Lufthansa Group airlines have all posted strong results for Q2 2025, with profit more than doubling to 1 billion euros; up from 469 million a year ago.

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July 2025 became Etihad's busiest month ever for aircraft deliveries. The airline welcomed its inaugural A321LR, two Boeing 787 Dreamliners, one Airbus A350-1000, and one Airbus A320ceo.

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