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New York Times • John Yoon

Iran War Diverts Middle East Transit Traffic to Asian Hubs

The Iran war has sharply reduced connecting traffic through Middle Eastern airports, including major long-haul hubs, as airlines and passengers seek alternatives. Seoul and other airports in Asia and beyond are capturing some of the displaced demand, though the shift may prove temporary if regional conditions stabilize.

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2026-08-20T03:05:07.294657-07:00

Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

World’s longest aircraft project moves into industrialization phase

By Air Data News: The 109-meter WindRunner is taking shape around a global supply chain as its developer expands plans beyond its original Radia is advancing development of the WindRunner, the extraordinary 109-meter-long cargo aircraft conceived to transport oversized loads that cannot fit inside conventional freighters.

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2026-08-20T03:05:12.693101-07:00

Europe Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Aircraft Finance & Leasing Airlines

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FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Norse Atlantic sees ‘strong interest’ in possible takeover after disappointing second quarter

By FlightGlobal: Scandinavian carrier also expects decision within a month on reallocating 787s returned by IndiGo following lease termination.

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2026-08-20T03:05:12.933959-07:00

Middle East Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airlines

ch-aviation • Vanja Popovic

Iran lost 100 civilian aircraft during war

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2026-08-20T01:50:36.467155-07:00

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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Singapore Airlines expands Europe network with new Madrid route, more flights

By AeroTime: Singapore Airlines is expanding its European network with a new route to Madrid and increased flights to Manchester, London-Gatwick, Milan, and Munich.

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2026-08-20T02:04:59.093905-07:00

Policy & Regulation Airlines

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ch-aviation • Paul Ash

Russia Proposes New Rules for Local Airlines’ International Operations

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2026-08-20T02:33:14.820675-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Azul says four-year E195-E2 grounding problem is over

By Air Data News: CEO John Rodgerson says Pratt & Whitney engine issues no longer keep the type grounded, although individual aircraft can still be unavailable says it has finally overcome the engine availability problems that kept part of its Embraer E195-E2 fleet on the ground for much of the past four years.

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2026-08-20T00:50:06.622019-07:00

Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airbus A350 Airbus

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Iran War Diverts Middle East Transit Traffic to Asian Hubs

World’s longest aircraft project moves into industrialization phase

Norse Atlantic sees ‘strong interest’ in possible takeover after disappointing second quarter

Iran lost 100 civilian aircraft during war

Singapore Airlines expands Europe network with new Madrid route, more flights

Russia Proposes New Rules for Local Airlines’ International Operations

Azul says four-year E195-E2 grounding problem is over

A350F test aircraft emerges in distinctive ‘parcel’ paint scheme

First Airbus A350F emerges in special ‘delivery box’ livery

Airbus Rolls Out First A350F Freighter Ahead of Planned First Flight

Norse Atlantic sees ‘strong interest’ in possible takeover after disappointing second quarter

Why Your Next Long-Haul Layover May Be in Seoul, Not Dubai

World’s longest aircraft project moves into industrialization phase

Russia Proposes New Rules for Local Airlines’ International Operations

Singapore Airlines expands Europe network with new Madrid route, more flights

Iran lost 100 civilian aircraft during war

flydubai and Air Arabia resume ops through Iran airspace

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Norse Atlantic turns in heavy losses as shift in business model hammers revenues

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ATSB finds Qantas A380 flew two long-haul sectors with maintenance lamp left inside wing

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UK-backed Operation Blue Skies to test contrail avoidance across North Atlantic airspace

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