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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Russia’s Izhavia loses air operator certificate and suspends flights

Russian airline Izhavia has lost its air operator certificate (AOC) and suspended flights, removing the carrier from commercial operations. The immediate grounding underscores the operational and regulatory consequences when an airline no longer holds the certification required to conduct air transport services.

Also: Aviation24

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2026-07-31T09:10:25.749316-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

ATR and 787 output helps Leonardo trim losses at aerostructures unit

By FlightGlobal: Increased component production edges unit closer to break-even. Leonardo reduced losses at its aerostructures business in the first half of 2026 thanks to increased manufacturing rates on two key programmes and ongoing restructuring activities.

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2026-07-31T08:32:17.761239-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Hans Loewenheath

Every lightning delay is a decision. Are airlines making the right ones?

By FlightGlobal: Lightning may strike at a single airport, but its impact rarely ends there. A delayed departure in Dallas can disrupt aircraft rotations in Chicago, create missed connections in Charlotte, and leave crews out of position by the end of the day.

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2026-07-31T08:32:19.217379-07:00

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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

US's flyExclusive wins $30mn grant for Kinston, NC expansion

By ch-aviation: flyExclusive (JRE, Kinston) has secured a USD30 million grant through the state of North Carolina to expand MRO operations and build a new pilot training facility at the Global TransPark at Kinston.

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2026-07-31T10:04:18.587056-07:00

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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

Epic Aircraft's E1000 AX secures EASA type certification

By ch-aviation: Epic Aircraft (Bend) has secured European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) type certification for the E1000 AX, a single-engine turboprop capable of carrying up to six passengers.

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2026-07-31T08:35:08.127467-07:00

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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

FAA finalizes 100LL phaseout plan but leaves key details unresolved

By AeroTime: The FAA has finalized its plan to phase out 100LL by 2030, but fuel selection, costs, aircraft modifications and transition dates remain unresolved.

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2026-07-31T08:35:10.991069-07:00

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2026-07-30T22:18:31.928772-07:00

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LOT Polish Airlines to launch Warsaw-Hanoi service from Mar-2027

By CAPA: LOT Polish Airlines , via its official LinkedIn account, announced (30-Jul-2026) plans to launch three times weekly Warsaw - Hanoi service from 31-Mar-2027, operating with Boeing 787 .

Also: AeroTime

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2026-07-31T00:49:27.151087-07:00

Russia’s Izhavia loses air operator certificate and suspends flights

ATR and 787 output helps Leonardo trim losses at aerostructures unit

Every lightning delay is a decision. Are airlines making the right ones?

US's flyExclusive wins $30mn grant for Kinston, NC expansion

Epic Aircraft's E1000 AX secures EASA type certification

FAA finalizes 100LL phaseout plan but leaves key details unresolved

Indonesia arrests Malaysian pilot for allegedly smuggling 26kg of MDMA; risks death penalty

Malaysia Airlines Responds After Pilot Arrested in Indonesia Over Alleged Drug Smuggling.

Malaysia Airlines pilot faces death penalty in Indonesia over alleged drug smuggling

LOT Polish Airlines to launch Warsaw-Hanoi service from Mar-2027

US's flyExclusive wins $30mn grant for Kinston, NC expansion

Russia's Izhavia loses AOC, suspends flights

FAA finalizes 100LL phaseout plan but leaves key details unresolved

Epic Aircraft's E1000 AX secures EASA type certification

Every lightning delay is a decision. Are airlines making the right ones?

ATR and 787 output helps Leonardo trim losses at aerostructures unit

British Airways-owner IAG trims capacity outlook; jet fuel bill eases

NTSB: Bering Air Grand Caravan fatally stalled after pilot failed to maintain airspeed during approach

Uganda Airlines owes aviation authority $24.5mn

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