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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Ryanair Alicante–Newquay flight turns into nine-hour diversion after Storm Austen winds

A Ryanair flight from Alicante to Newquay, planned to take about two hours, became a nine-hour journey after 71 mph gusts associated with Storm Austen battered southwest England. The disruption left passengers on a flight to nowhere, underscoring how severe weather can derail regional airport operations and airline schedules.

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2026-10-25T18:34:21.987259-07:00

Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Airlines Boeing Boeing 737

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ch-aviation • Paul Ash

B737s of China's Okay Airways fail to sell at auction

By ch-aviation: Illustration of Okay Airways Boeing 737-800,.

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2026-10-25T19:34:45.231979-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

US-bound flights required to ensure passengers make Ebola attestation

By FlightGlobal: New rule effective from 4 November means boarding passengers must confirm no recent presence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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2026-10-25T17:04:40.845468-07:00

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ch-aviation • Ana Sesar

Aegean Airlines appoints new Chief Executive Officer

By ch-aviation: Illustration of Aegean Airlines Airbus A321-200NX,.

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2026-10-25T11:04:55.104525-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Leap engine production ramp-up on course to meet aircraft commitments: Safran

By FlightGlobal: CFM partner's chief confident of reaching targets for delivery to airframers. CFM International partner Safran assures that it will meet engine requirements for Airbus and Boeing for the full year, and is confident in its ability ramp-up deliveries of the Leap powerplant.

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2026-10-25T09:04:53.298074-07:00

Airline Industry & Market Trends Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airlines

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JetBlue creditors are working with restructuring adviser PJT Partners, WSJ reports

By CNBC: A surge in jet fuel expenses due to the Iran war has pressured margins for U.S. airlines despite higher airfares and steady demand for air travel.

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2026-10-25T07:04:41.519344-07:00

Saudi Arabia Routes Middle East Airports Airlines

AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Riyadh Air moves operations away from Saudi capital to Al Qassim Airport

By AeroTime: Riyadh Air has moved operations away from King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital to Al-Qassim International Airport.

Also: Dj's Aviation and en.traicy.com

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2026-10-25T04:34:35.458599-07:00

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Bloomberg • Dana Khraiche

2026-10-24T17:04:46.204407-07:00

Ryanair Alicante–Newquay flight turns into nine-hour diversion after Storm Austen winds

B737s of China's Okay Airways fail to sell at auction

US-bound flights required to ensure passengers make Ebola attestation

Aegean Airlines appoints new Chief Executive Officer

Leap engine production ramp-up on course to meet aircraft commitments: Safran

JetBlue creditors are working with restructuring adviser PJT Partners, WSJ reports

Riyadh Air moves operations away from Saudi capital to Al Qassim Airport

Saudi Arabia Suggests Riyadh Airport May Reopen on Sunday

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B737s of China's Okay Airways fail to sell at auction

Ryanair Passengers End Up on a Nine-Hour Flight to Nowhere After High Winds Battered the UK Over the Weekend

US-bound flights required to ensure passengers make Ebola attestation

Aegean Airlines appoints new Chief Executive Officer

Leap engine production ramp-up on course to meet aircraft commitments: Safran

JetBlue creditors are working with restructuring adviser PJT Partners, WSJ reports

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