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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Higher ATR and 787 production helps Leonardo’s aerostructures unit narrow losses

Leonardo’s aerostructures business reduced its losses in the first half of 2026 as manufacturing rates increased on the ATR and Boeing 787 programs. Ongoing restructuring also supported the improvement, bringing the unit closer to break-even while highlighting the importance of sustained production growth to its recovery.

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2026-07-31T08:32:17.761239-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Hans Loewenheath

Every lightning delay is a decision. Are airlines making the right ones?

By FlightGlobal: Lightning may strike at a single airport, but its impact rarely ends there. A delayed departure in Dallas can disrupt aircraft rotations in Chicago, create missed connections in Charlotte, and leave crews out of position by the end of the day.

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2026-07-31T08:32:19.217379-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Russia's Izhavia loses AOC, suspends flights

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2026-07-31T09:10:25.749316-07:00

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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

Epic Aircraft's E1000 AX secures EASA type certification

By ch-aviation: Epic Aircraft (Bend) has secured European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) type certification for the E1000 AX, a single-engine turboprop capable of carrying up to six passengers.

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2026-07-31T08:35:08.127467-07:00

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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

FAA finalizes 100LL phaseout plan but leaves key details unresolved

By AeroTime: The FAA has finalized its plan to phase out 100LL by 2030, but fuel selection, costs, aircraft modifications and transition dates remain unresolved.

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2026-07-31T08:35:10.991069-07:00

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CNA

Indonesia arrests Malaysian pilot for allegedly smuggling 26kg of MDMA; risks death penalty

By CNA: The pilot had just flown a Malaysia Airlines plane from Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta, and was found to have been under the influence of cocaine and methamphetamine after a urine test.

FL360aero

Malaysia Airlines Responds After Pilot Arrested in Indonesia Over Alleged Drug Smuggling.

Aviation24

Malaysia Airlines pilot faces death penalty in Indonesia over alleged drug smuggling

Also: Associated Press, The Independent and en.antaranews.com

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2026-07-30T22:18:31.928772-07:00

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CAPA

LOT Polish Airlines to launch Warsaw-Hanoi service from Mar-2027

By CAPA: LOT Polish Airlines , via its official LinkedIn account, announced (30-Jul-2026) plans to launch three times weekly Warsaw - Hanoi service from 31-Mar-2027, operating with Boeing 787 .

Also: AeroTime

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2026-07-31T00:49:27.151087-07:00

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Uganda Airlines owes aviation authority $24.5mn

By ch-aviation: Discover more news on Uganda Airlines at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.

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2026-07-31T06:36:29.402088-07:00

Higher ATR and 787 production helps Leonardo’s aerostructures unit narrow losses

Every lightning delay is a decision. Are airlines making the right ones?

Russia's Izhavia loses AOC, suspends flights

Epic Aircraft's E1000 AX secures EASA type certification

FAA finalizes 100LL phaseout plan but leaves key details unresolved

Indonesia arrests Malaysian pilot for allegedly smuggling 26kg of MDMA; risks death penalty

Malaysia Airlines Responds After Pilot Arrested in Indonesia Over Alleged Drug Smuggling.

Malaysia Airlines pilot faces death penalty in Indonesia over alleged drug smuggling

LOT Polish Airlines to launch Warsaw-Hanoi service from Mar-2027

Uganda Airlines owes aviation authority $24.5mn

Russia's Izhavia loses AOC, suspends flights

FAA finalizes 100LL phaseout plan but leaves key details unresolved

Epic Aircraft's E1000 AX secures EASA type certification

Every lightning delay is a decision. Are airlines making the right ones?

ATR and 787 output helps Leonardo trim losses at aerostructures unit

Uganda Airlines owes aviation authority $24.5mn

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