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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Saudia takes first Airbus A321XLR for June entry on Saudi–Europe/Africa long-range narrowbody routes

Saudia has received its first Airbus A321XLR, positioning the carrier as an early operator of Airbus’s new long-range narrowbody. The aircraft will enter service in June on routes connecting Saudi Arabia with Europe and Africa, with a newly configured premium cabin layout.

2026-05-24T10:05:09.376457-07:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   IATA   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Lufthansa  
Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

Lufthansa Cargo Achieves Comprehensive IATA CEIV Pharma Certifications

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Also: Aeronews
2026-05-23T08:24:53.759838-07:00
Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Airlines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

No, Flight Attendants Aren't Allowed to Smoke Cannabis, Canadian Employment Tribunal Rules

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: In a lengthy 80-page ruling, a Canadian employment tribunal has ruled that flight attendants are not permitted to consume cannabis, whether on or off duty, after a union argued that a ban on crew members smoking marijuana was unfair.

2026-05-23T06:54:45.769963-07:00