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NTSB Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

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

The NTSB found that a Bering Air Cessna Grand Caravan entered an aerodynamic stall during approach to an Alaskan airport after the single pilot failed to increase power to maintain altitude. The pilot’s attention was focused on the aircraft’s de-icing system and approach management.

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2026-07-31T03:05:39.387981-07:00

Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Russia steps up funding for MC-21 production, support also for first IL-114-300s

By AeroTime: Russia is increasing investment in the continued production of the MC-21 aircraft and allocating more support for the first three IL-114-300 turboprops.

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2026-07-31T02:34:07.828187-07:00

777X Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Boeing

ch-aviation • Vanja Popovic

Emirates’ Clark thinks Boeing will consider B777-10

By ch-aviation: This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data.

1 Source

2026-07-31T01:34:03.568941-07:00

ISS Europe Airline Industry & Market Trends Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airlines

Reuters • Joanna Plucinska, Shashwat Awasthi

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

By Reuters: British Airways owner IAG trimmed its 2026 capacity outlook ‌to flat on Friday, after reporting a 16% drop in second-quarter profit hit by soaring fuel costs and weaker travel demand linked to the Middle East conflict.

Wall Street Journal

British Airways Gains From Rerouted Middle East Travelers, But Owner IAG Trims Capacity Outlook

AirInsight

British Airways Drives IAG’s First-Half Profit as Aer Lingus Struggles

Also: Airline Economics and Financial Times

8 Sources

2026-07-31T00:19:18.180310-07:00

Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

Profitable ANA touts ‘disciplined’ approach as first-quarter earnings dip

By FlightGlobal: Airline also notes the impact of high fuel prices on demand was “far more limited than anticipated”. Japan’s All Nippon Airways remained in the black for the April-June quarter despite taking on a higher fuel bill, as it benefited from strong passenger and cargo demand.

1 Source

2026-07-31T00:34:03.142634-07:00

BizAv Leadership Policy & Regulation

FlightGlobal • Murdo Morrison

Former FAA acting head Rocheleau returns to NBAA

By FlightGlobal: The former acting head of the US Federal Aviation Administration, Chris Rocheleau, has returned to his former job at the National Business Aviation Association after an 18-month stint with the regulator.

Also: NBAA

2 Sources

2026-07-31T01:05:46.801018-07:00

Europe Aviation Safety & Regulation Airlines

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Russian carrier Izhavia grounded after failing to address safety concerns

By FlightGlobal: Violations of maintenance procedures among issues discovered during inspection of Udmurt republic operator. Russian authorities are revoking the air operator’s certificate of Izhavia, three months after inspections turned up maintenance and crew scheduling violations.

3 Sources

2026-07-31T00:05:22.711319-07:00

Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) GKN Aerospace

Reuters

GKN Aerospace owner Melrose warns of cost hit from plant incident, pauses buyback

By Reuters: GKN Aerospace owner Melrose Industries on Friday said it expects additional costs of £25 million to £30 million ($33.6 million to $40.3 million) in ‌the second half of 2026 after an incident at its Garden Grove facility in California in May.

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2026-07-31T00:19:13.536946-07:00

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

Russia steps up funding for MC-21 production, support also for first IL-114-300s

Emirates’ Clark thinks Boeing will consider B777-10

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

British Airways Gains From Rerouted Middle East Travelers, But Owner IAG Trims Capacity Outlook

British Airways Drives IAG’s First-Half Profit as Aer Lingus Struggles

Profitable ANA touts ‘disciplined’ approach as first-quarter earnings dip

Former FAA acting head Rocheleau returns to NBAA

Russian carrier Izhavia grounded after failing to address safety concerns

GKN Aerospace owner Melrose warns of cost hit from plant incident, pauses buyback

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

Russia steps up funding for MC-21 production, support also for first IL-114-300s

Emirates’ Clark thinks Boeing will consider B777-10

Former FAA acting head Rocheleau returns to NBAA

Profitable ANA touts ‘disciplined’ approach as first-quarter earnings dip

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

Air India, SkyDrive and Suzuki Sign MoU to Study Medical Air Logistics in India

Wisk and NASA Simulate Multi-Aircraft Autonomous Flight Operations in Controlled Airspace

Mongolian carriers face curbs over unpaid airport dues

Mongolian carriers face curbs over unpaid airport dues

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WestJet flight attendants issue (and exchange) 72-hour strike notices with CUPE over unpaid labor and contract impasse

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