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Bloomberg • Allyson Versprille

FAA withholds 2.8% controller pay increase amid scheduling overhaul talks

The FAA is withholding a 2.8% pay increase for air traffic controllers until they meet demands for greater efficiency, adding pressure to a workforce already demoralized by recent government shutdowns. The move comes as the agency negotiates changes to controller scheduling and working practices.

Also: Bloomberg Law

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2026-09-02T10:06:15.082405-07:00

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Wall Street Journal • Alison Sider

Southwest Airlines Jumps Into the Airport Lounge Competition

By Wall Street Journal: Four initial lounges are being built, with the first slated to open in late 2027.

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Southwest to Open First Four Airport Lounges in 2027

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Southwest Airlines to Launch First Airport Lounge Network With Chase

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2026-09-02T07:22:47.581443-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

United Airlines sets first domestic routes for XLR debut

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2026-09-02T09:06:26.571879-07:00

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Associated Press • Michelle Gumede

South Africa aviation regulator probes low jet flypast over Cape Town stadium

By Associated Press: 1 of 2 | Social media was buzzing this past weekend when two flights flew across the DHL Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, ahead of the Springboks and All Blacks test on Saturday.

Also: Bloomberg, The Independent and thesouthafrican.com

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2026-09-02T09:20:24.769623-07:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

US considers sanctions on airlines and aircraft lessors over Iran ties

By AeroTime: Washington is considering sanctions targeting airlines and aircraft leasing companies as it widens its economic pressure campaign against Iran.

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2026-09-02T07:35:02.014276-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

Florida Man Convicted of Smuggling $900K in Aircraft Parts to Russia

By Flying Magazine: Former Aeroflot employee faces sentencing in November after illegally exporting aviation tech.

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2026-09-02T08:07:22.624558-07:00

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Reuters • Tim Hepher

Ethiopian Airlines nears Boeing cargo plane order, sources say

By Reuters: Ethiopian Airlines is nearing a deal to buy up to 10 long-haul Boeing freighters as plans edge forward for a new African hub to compete with Gulf carriers, two industry sources said.

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2026-09-02T07:35:50.818724-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

LATAM selects Curitiba as E195-E2 maintenance base

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2026-09-02T08:20:39.320539-07:00

FAA withholds 2.8% controller pay increase amid scheduling overhaul talks

Southwest Airlines Jumps Into the Airport Lounge Competition

Southwest to Open First Four Airport Lounges in 2027

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United Airlines sets first domestic routes for XLR debut

South Africa aviation regulator probes low jet flypast over Cape Town stadium

US considers sanctions on airlines and aircraft lessors over Iran ties

Florida Man Convicted of Smuggling $900K in Aircraft Parts to Russia

Ethiopian Airlines nears Boeing cargo plane order, sources say

LATAM selects Curitiba as E195-E2 maintenance base

FAA Withholds Controller Pay Hike Amid Scheduling Overhaul Talks

South Africa aviation regulator probes low jet flypast over Cape Town stadium

United Airlines sets first domestic routes for XLR debut

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Florida Man Convicted of Smuggling $900K in Aircraft Parts to Russia

Ethiopian Airlines nears Boeing cargo plane order, sources say

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