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ch-aviation • Paul Ash

Pakistan extends ban on Indian aircraft through late third quarter of 2026

Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian aircraft through late third quarter of 2026, prolonging an aviation restriction between the neighboring countries. The decision maintains existing constraints on airline operations and overflight access, with implications for network planning, routing, and regional connectivity.

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2026-08-21T01:21:18.936014-07:00

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Reuters • Tim Hepher

Airbus backs down on return-to-office after protests, sources say

By Reuters: Airbus has watered down a drive to reduce remote working after protests from unions including a series of strikes in its Spanish facilities, ‌people familiar with the matter said.

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2026-08-21T02:05:37.383084-07:00

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India's IndiGo website experiences booking problems for second time this week

By Reuters: India's largest airline IndiGo was experiencing intermittent issues with its core reservation platform on Friday, the second such disruption this week, as users again faced problems booking flights online.

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2026-08-21T00:28:50.632493-07:00

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Investigators Probe Midair Collision Between Small Plane and Hovering Pennsylvania Police Helicopter

By Associated Press: Investigators are trying to understand why a small plane crashed into a hovering Pennsylvania State Police helicopter.

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Eight Dead in Civilian Charter Plane Crash Near Remote Military Radar Site in Alaska

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Investigation Finds Inadequate Crosswind Compensation Led to Endeavor Air CRJ700 Dual Wing-Tip Strike

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2026-08-20T16:35:07.546622-07:00

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Bloomberg • Nguyen Xuan Quynh

Vietnam Orders Air Safety Review After Munich Airport Near Miss

By Bloomberg: Vietnam’s government has ordered an urgent assessment of aircraft safety and said it’s seeking closer coordination with German authorities in a probe into a Vietnam Airlines aircraft that had a close call at Munich Airport last weekend.

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2026-08-20T22:36:03.895324-07:00

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Taiwan's Starlux Airlines to open Kaohsiung base in 1Q27

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2026-08-20T21:50:13.421553-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

AirAsia drops Sydney as ‘cost pressures’ bite

By FlightGlobal: AirAsia is to suspend operations to Sydney as part of a wider network “recalibration”, and as it cuts its widebody fleet.

Also: Australian Aviation

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2026-08-20T21:05:23.759399-07:00

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Bloomberg • Angus Whitley

2026-08-20T17:20:42.706611-07:00

Pakistan extends ban on Indian aircraft through late third quarter of 2026

Airbus backs down on return-to-office after protests, sources say

India's IndiGo website experiences booking problems for second time this week

Investigators Probe Midair Collision Between Small Plane and Hovering Pennsylvania Police Helicopter

Eight Dead in Civilian Charter Plane Crash Near Remote Military Radar Site in Alaska

Investigation Finds Inadequate Crosswind Compensation Led to Endeavor Air CRJ700 Dual Wing-Tip Strike

Vietnam Orders Air Safety Review After Munich Airport Near Miss

Taiwan's Starlux Airlines to open Kaohsiung base in 1Q27

AirAsia drops Sydney as ‘cost pressures’ bite

Sydney Air Traffic Controllers Warn of ‘Grave’ Safety Concerns

Australia investigates fourth close call at Sydney airport in less than a month

ATSB Investigates Qantas Near Miss at Sydney Airport Amid Four Runway-Safety Incidents

Airbus backs down on return-to-office after protests, sources say

Pakistan extends ban on Indian aircraft into late 3Q26

India's IndiGo website experiences booking problems for second time this week

Vietnam Orders Air Safety Review After Munich Airport Near Miss

Taiwan's Starlux Airlines to open Kaohsiung base in 1Q27

AirAsia drops Sydney as ‘cost pressures’ bite

Delta, Aeromexico win US court battle to keep joint venture

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United Airlines completes expansion of world's largest flight training center, with capacity for 860 pilots a day

Icelandair Group agrees price for share in former rival Play’s Maltese AOC holder

American Airlines to Install Seatback Screens Across 800+ Narrowbody Aircraft

Lufthansa launches Starlink Wi-Fi on first A320neo, targeting 850-aircraft rollout by 2029

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

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