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Wall Street Journal • Jack Morphet

FlightAware sues Kalshi over flight-cancellation prediction markets and alleged data misuse

Flight-tracking platform FlightAware is suing prediction-market operator Kalshi, alleging Kalshi used FlightAware’s data and trademark without permission to settle wagers on U.S. flight cancellations. FlightAware says the markets could incentivize unsafe tactics designed to trigger cancellations and disrupt air travel.

Also: AeroTime

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2026-08-11T11:21:10.689572-07:00

Bloomberg • Jonathan Randles

777 Partners Files Bankruptcy After Creditors’ Liquidation Push

By Bloomberg: Alternative investment firm 777 Partners has filed for bankruptcy weeks after creditors sought to liquidate what’s left of the company that began unloading its assets more than a year ago.

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US lessor 777 Partners files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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2026-08-10T15:20:57.401714-07:00

ATC Airports Workforce & Skills Development

The Hill • Joey Rather

FAA recruits more than 2,000 gamers as air traffic-controller candidates

By The Hill: Regardless of your age, chances are that you know at least one person in your life who loves video games, and a recent campaign by the U.S. Department of Transportation shows that those skills might be best served at your nearest airport.

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2026-08-11T10:28:22.868328-07:00

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Vertical Mag • AIR Press Release

AIR to establish U.S. headquarters and eVTOL production hub

By Vertical Mag: AIR partners with FDOT to launch its U.S. headquarters and eVTOL production hub in Florida, leading advanced air mobility.

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2026-08-11T10:35:59.398387-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Stranded Pilots Force JetBlue to Cancel Flights to Barcelona As Operational Meltdown Reaches Coveted Transatlantic Flights

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: What to Know JetBlue cancelled two Boston-to-Barcelona flights after the pilots assigned to fly them got stuck on delayed connecting domestic flights, the latest sign of the airline’s deepening operational problems.

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2026-08-11T11:00:35.916763-07:00

ATC Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Newark Airport Gets New Radar, but DOT Seeks $10B for Additional Upgrades

By Flying Magazine: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the agency would like $20 billion more but would settle for $10 billion.

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2026-08-11T11:05:29.390320-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Graham Dunn

Air Baltic to reduce A220 fleet under new business plan

By FlightGlobal: Latvian carrier envisages a long-term fleet of around 40 A220-300s as it works on €225m interim recapitalisation. Air Baltic is to cut its fleet to around 40 Airbus A220-300s under a new long-term strategic plan, supported by moves for an initial interim €225 million ($260 million) recapitalisation.

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AirBaltic Slashes Fleet, Trading Growth for (Potential) Profitability

Air Data News

airBaltic to shrink Airbus A220 fleet as airline abandons 100-jet expansion plan

Also: Aviation24, Bloomberg, AeroTime, Aviation Week, Airline Economics, Aviation24 and aviator.aero

11 Sources

2026-08-11T06:35:55.747652-07:00

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Bloomberg • Stephanie Hughes

Air Canada Hits Five-Year High as Analysts Talk Up Blackstone Deal

By Bloomberg: Air Canada shares surged to their highest level since July 2021 as analysts weighed the possible sale of a stake in its Aeroplan travel loyalty program.

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2026-08-11T11:05:55.247199-07:00

FlightAware sues Kalshi over flight-cancellation prediction markets and alleged data misuse

777 Partners Files Bankruptcy After Creditors’ Liquidation Push

US lessor 777 Partners files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

FAA recruits more than 2,000 gamers as air traffic-controller candidates

AIR to establish U.S. headquarters and eVTOL production hub

Stranded Pilots Force JetBlue to Cancel Flights to Barcelona As Operational Meltdown Reaches Coveted Transatlantic Flights

Newark Airport Gets New Radar, but DOT Seeks $10B for Additional Upgrades

Air Baltic to reduce A220 fleet under new business plan

AirBaltic Slashes Fleet, Trading Growth for (Potential) Profitability

airBaltic to shrink Airbus A220 fleet as airline abandons 100-jet expansion plan

Air Canada Hits Five-Year High as Analysts Talk Up Blackstone Deal

FAA recruits more than 2,000 gamers as air traffic-controller candidates

Flight-Tracking Platform Sues Kalshi Over Flight Cancellation Prediction Markets

Delta Concierge expands to all SkyMiles Members

Stranded Pilots Force JetBlue to Cancel Flights to Barcelona As Operational Meltdown Reaches Coveted Transatlantic Flights

Argus: Global Business Aviation Flying Activity Rises 5.6% in July 2026

Air Canada Hits Five-Year High as Analysts Talk Up Blackstone Deal

Argus: Global Business Aviation Flying Activity Rises 5.6% in July 2026

Boeing jet deliveries drop 17% in July

Delta Concierge expands to all SkyMiles Members

Delta to return to Tokyo Narita after seven years

Archer to acquire Boeing’s Wisk, Insitu and SkyGrid as Boeing takes nearly 20% stake

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