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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Dassault Falcon 10X completes first flight, launching flight-test campaign for 2027 service

Dassault Aviation says its all-new Falcon 10X completed its first flight June 19 from Bordeaux-Mérignac, marking the start of the flight-test campaign. The company continues working toward an entry-into-service target in the late 2027 timeframe, as the program moves further into maturity.

AirInsight • Addison Schonland

Falcon 10X First Flight Breaks High-End Duopoly

AeroTime • Miquel Ros

Dassault’s new Falcon 10X jet completes maiden flight

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2026-06-19T04:53:26.241931-07:00

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Bloomberg • Kate Duffy, Leen Al-Rashdan

Ryanair Extends CEO O’Leary’s Contract Until 2032

By Bloomberg: Ryanair Holdings Plc, the largest discount carrier in Europe, is extending the contract of brash Chief Executive Officer Michael O’Leary until 2032.

Also: Seeking Alpha

2026-06-19T06:39:27.906889-07:00

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View from the Wing • Gary Leff

FAA Lets Airlines Keep New York Airport Slots Without Flying, Blocking Competition Another Year

By View from the Wing: The FAA is letting airlines keep New York airport slots through 2027 even if they do not operate the flights, preserving incumbent control at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark.

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

New York JFK Won't Get Any Extra Flights As FAA Extends 'High Density Rule' That Restricts Access to the Airport

2026-06-19T05:12:19.660905-07:00

Africa Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airlines

AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

De Havilland delivers Ethiopian Airlines’ first of two Twin Otter Classic 300-Gs

By AeroTime: De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) has delivered the first of two Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines.

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De Havilland Canada Delivers First Twin Otter Classic 300-G to Ethiopian Airlines

2026-06-19T05:38:51.622348-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dominik Sipinski

Israel's Arkia to add two A321-200s on lease

By ch-aviation: Arkia Israeli Airlines (IZ, Tel Aviv Ben Gurion) has signed a dry-lease agreement with AerCap to add two A321-200s, its first units of the type.

2026-06-19T05:41:04.855803-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Heathrow third runway debate rumbles on as UK government launches consultation

By FlightGlobal: Ten-week consultation invites opinions on how a proposed expansion of the constrained London hub would impact economic growth, climate targets, air quality and noise pollution.

Also: Passenger Terminal Today and Passenger Terminal Today

2026-06-19T04:53:26.869799-07:00

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airlinergs.com • Eddie Saunders

Norse Atlantic expands Thailand winter program from the UK, Norway and Sweden

By airlinergs.com: Norse Atlantic Airways today announced a significant expansion of its Thailand program for Winter 2026/27, adding capacity across the UK, Norway and Sweden in response to continued strong customer demand for travel to Southeast Asia.

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Norse Atlantic Airways Announces Expansion of Thailand Winter 2026/27 Flying Program

aerospaceglobalnews.com

Norse adds Thailand flights using returned IndiGo Dreamliner

Also: Airline Economics

2026-06-19T02:05:41.374228-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Europe’s “Free” Hand Baggage Rules: What Changes (and What Doesn’t)

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Over the last few days, you’ve likely read that Europe is making a significant change to its passenger rights regulations.

2026-06-19T05:05:57.568001-07:00

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Dassault Falcon 10X completes first flight, launching flight-test campaign for 2027 service

Falcon 10X First Flight Breaks High-End Duopoly

Dassault’s new Falcon 10X jet completes maiden flight

Ryanair Extends CEO O’Leary’s Contract Until 2032

FAA Lets Airlines Keep New York Airport Slots Without Flying, Blocking Competition Another Year

New York JFK Won't Get Any Extra Flights As FAA Extends 'High Density Rule' That Restricts Access to the Airport

De Havilland delivers Ethiopian Airlines’ first of two Twin Otter Classic 300-Gs

De Havilland Canada Delivers First Twin Otter Classic 300-G to Ethiopian Airlines

Israel's Arkia to add two A321-200s on lease

Heathrow third runway debate rumbles on as UK government launches consultation

Norse Atlantic expands Thailand winter program from the UK, Norway and Sweden

Norse Atlantic Airways Announces Expansion of Thailand Winter 2026/27 Flying Program

Norse adds Thailand flights using returned IndiGo Dreamliner

Europe’s “Free” Hand Baggage Rules: What Changes (and What Doesn’t)

Norse Atlantic expands Thailand winter program from the UK, Norway and Sweden

Ryanair Extends CEO O’Leary’s Contract Until 2032

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