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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Icelandair pays $686,000 for 49% stake in Play’s Maltese AOC holder

Icelandair Group has completed its purchase of a 49% shareholding in Fly Play Europe Holdco, Play’s Malta-based airline entity, for $686,000. The deal gives Icelandair flexibility to streamline operations through the former rival’s European operating certificate and corporate structure.

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2026-08-20T11:20:05.950155-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Graham Rapier

Alaska’s international expansion continues with two more European routes

By FlightGlobal: Flights to Athens and Paris form part of the carrier's strategy to operate 12 intercontinental routes from Seattle by 2030.

The Points Guy

Alaska Airlines adds 2 more European cities, growing its intercontinental map again

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines announces new nonstop service to Athens and Paris, connecting Seattle to more of the world

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2026-08-20T08:05:14.748804-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Safran CTO details scope of ZeroAvia collaboration

By FlightGlobal: French aerospace giant has not put money into its partner but sees joint research efforts as a means to generate additional funding.

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2026-08-20T09:50:14.237730-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Canada’s WestJet to launch South America ops in 4Q26

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2026-08-20T11:20:23.888167-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

One Killed in Midair Collision Involving Police Helicopter and Cessna in Pennsylvania

By Flying Magazine: 2 survive midair collision over runway in Pennsylvania.

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1 fatality, 2 troopers injured in ‘violent’ Pennsylvania State Police helicopter crash

AeroTime

Cessna pilot killed in collision with police helicopter in Pennsylvania

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2026-08-20T06:52:13.620315-07:00

Runway Girl • Becca Alkema

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada looks to resurrect rugged Sherpa

By Runway Girl: De Havilland Aircraft of Canada acquired rights to the Sherpa in 2019 and is promoting its return to production as a short takeoff and landing airlifter.

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2026-08-20T09:36:34.091541-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Air Canada bids to buy up to $580mn of its shares

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2026-08-20T09:50:30.430019-07:00

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AINonline • Charles Alcock

European Wildfires Fuel the Case for New Water Bombing Aircraft

By AINonline: French start-up Hynaero is developing an alternative to the Canadair firefighting aircraft.

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2026-08-20T09:21:06.631850-07:00

Icelandair pays $686,000 for 49% stake in Play’s Maltese AOC holder

Alaska’s international expansion continues with two more European routes

Alaska Airlines adds 2 more European cities, growing its intercontinental map again

Alaska Airlines announces new nonstop service to Athens and Paris, connecting Seattle to more of the world

Safran CTO details scope of ZeroAvia collaboration

Canada’s WestJet to launch South America ops in 4Q26

One Killed in Midair Collision Involving Police Helicopter and Cessna in Pennsylvania

1 fatality, 2 troopers injured in ‘violent’ Pennsylvania State Police helicopter crash

Cessna pilot killed in collision with police helicopter in Pennsylvania

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada looks to resurrect rugged Sherpa

Air Canada bids to buy up to $580mn of its shares

European Wildfires Fuel the Case for New Water Bombing Aircraft

Canada’s WestJet to launch South America ops in 4Q26

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

Air Canada bids to buy up to $580mn of its shares

Safran CTO details scope of ZeroAvia collaboration

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada looks to resurrect rugged Sherpa

European Wildfires Fuel the Case for New Water Bombing Aircraft

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