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CNBC • Sam Meredith

Zelenskyy warns airlines to avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine expands drone operations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian airspace is “completely unsafe,” urging airlines to avoid it as Ukraine expands drone operations. The warning raises fresh operational and safety concerns for carriers whose routes cross or approach Russian airspace amid the ongoing conflict.

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2026-09-02T02:49:57.389881-07:00

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Reuters • Rozanna Latiff

AirAsia launches first codeshare with Turkey's Pegasus Airlines

By Reuters: Malaysia's AirAsia has entered into its first codeshare partnership with Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines, opening ‌up connections between Southeast Asia and Europe via Istanbul, the airline said on Wednesday.

FlightGlobal

Turkish low-cost operator Pegasus becomes AirAsia’s first-ever codeshare partner

Airline Economics

AirAsia and Pegasus launch codeshare partnership

Also: Economic Times and CNA

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2026-09-02T02:28:51.172873-07:00

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AINonline • Howard Hardee

Cutting 'Traveled Work' Delays At Spirit Is Critical To Boosting 737 Output

By AINonline: Spirit AeroSystems workers give Leeham News and Analysis the inside track.

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2026-09-02T04:06:04.871041-07:00

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Airline Economics • Justin Pugsley

ANA selects Airbus for new pilot training programme

By Airline Economics: All Nippon Airways has selected Airbus to provide ab-initio pilot training for ANA Group and partner airline cadets, with the first 19 trainees starting later this year.

AeroTime

Airbus to train All Nippon Airways’ next generation of rookie airline pilots

Aviation Week

ANA Selects Airbus' Ab Initio Pilot Training Program

Also: Aviation24, Airbus and 3 more

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2026-09-02T00:50:09.762687-07:00

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AeroTime • Miquel Ros

Sceye high-altitude airship flies from US to Japan through stratosphere

By AeroTime: Sceye’s High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS) flies from the US to Japan through to test telecommunications technology from the stratosphere.

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2026-09-02T02:28:50.271789-07:00

MRO Africa Policy & Regulation Airlines

ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Airline welcomes Ghana tax relief on aircraft parts

By ch-aviation: Support Contact Newsroom Print Page Preparing for print Commercial Aviation Africa World Airlines Embraer E145, © Africa World Airlines (Sean Mendis) By Hilka Birns 02Sep2026 LinkedIn X Facebook Copy news link RSS Feed Africa World Airlines (AW, Accra ) has welcomed Ghana's decision to exempt domestic airlines from duties and taxes on imported aircraft spare parts, after President John Dramani Mahama signed legislation granting a long-sought concession aimed at lowering operating costs and improving the sector's financial sustainability.

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2026-09-02T02:50:33.293037-07:00

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mrobusinesstoday.com • Nancy M

Lufthansa Technik Extends Emirates A380 Maintenance Contract Through 2030

By mrobusinesstoday.com: Lufthansa Technik Philippines will provide Emirates A380 base maintenance through 2030, with heavy checks in Manila and additional capacity.