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AINonline • Matt Thurber

KDCA Midair Collision Puts Aircraft Collision-Avoidance Technology Under Scrutiny

The midair collision at KDCA has prompted renewed discussion about the effectiveness and availability of aircraft collision-avoidance technology. The incident is focusing attention on critical safety systems and the role they play in preventing airborne conflicts and reducing collision risk.

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2026-08-03T05:15:11.891027-07:00

Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines Southwest Airlines

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Bloomberg • Thomas Black

Southwest Is Defying the Odds in Elliott’s Activist Overhaul

By Bloomberg: In a tale of two activist airline deals, one is treading water while the other is outperforming the broader market solidly.The names involved — Icahn Enterprises and Elliott Investment Management — aren’t new to airlines.

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2026-08-03T05:59:53.426853-07:00

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Reuters • Oliver Taslic

Breakingviews - Iran war fuels new European airline dichotomy

By Reuters: Shares in Air France-KLM, Lufthansa ‌and £19 bln British Airways owner IAG have outperformed low-cost rivals of late. Premium demand, Asia routes and weak intra-Europe fares explain the gap.

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2026-08-03T04:31:22.604703-07:00

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CAPA

STARLUX Airlines launches Taiwan-Prague service

By CAPA: Prague Václav Havel Airport announced (01-Aug-2026) STARLUX Airlines launched three times weekly Taiwan Taoyuan - Prague service with A350 -900 equipment.

AeroTime

Starlux Airlines launches first European route with Taipei-Prague flight

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2026-08-02T23:39:11.966830-07:00

GA AI Aviation Safety & Regulation

AINonline • Jessica Reed

Garmin Emergency Autoland Installed on More Than 2,000 Aircraft

By AINonline: Garmin’s Emergency Autoland is installed on more than 2,000 airplanes.

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2026-08-03T05:15:12.066368-07:00

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AINonline • Curt Epstein

Bombardier Regains Business-Jet Product Support Lead as Supply-Chain Challenges Persist

By AINonline: Bombardier returns as bizjet leader while supply chain challenges industry.

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2026-08-03T05:15:12.087379-07:00

Europe Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

ch-aviation • Vanja Popovic

Romania’s FLYYO to start ULCC scheduled ops in late 1Q27

By ch-aviation: This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data.

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2026-08-03T04:00:35.990035-07:00

Aircraft Finance & Leasing Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airlines Boeing Boeing 737

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2026-08-03T00:59:45.583147-07:00

KDCA Midair Collision Puts Aircraft Collision-Avoidance Technology Under Scrutiny

Southwest Is Defying the Odds in Elliott’s Activist Overhaul

Breakingviews - Iran war fuels new European airline dichotomy

STARLUX Airlines launches Taiwan-Prague service

Starlux Airlines launches first European route with Taipei-Prague flight

Garmin Emergency Autoland Installed on More Than 2,000 Aircraft

Bombardier Regains Business-Jet Product Support Lead as Supply-Chain Challenges Persist

Romania’s FLYYO to start ULCC scheduled ops in late 1Q27

Somon Air Receives Its First Boeing 737 MAX Jet

Somon Air receives first Boeing 737 MAX 8

Tajikistan’s Somon Air receives first 737 Max

Southwest Is Defying the Odds in Elliott’s Activist Overhaul

KDCA Midair Collision Puts Aircraft Collision-Avoidance Technology Under Scrutiny

Bombardier Regains Business-Jet Product Support Lead as Supply-Chain Challenges Persist

Garmin Emergency Autoland Installed on More Than 2,000 Aircraft

Breakingviews - Iran war fuels new European airline dichotomy

STARLUX Airlines launches Taiwan-Prague service

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