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FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

easyJet to exit Leeds Bradford Airport in January 2027, ending all flights as Jet2 and Ryanair expand

easyJet will end its Leeds Bradford operations after Jan. 5, 2027, withdrawing from the Yorkshire airport following a review of its network and a focus on higher-demand routes elsewhere. The exit follows the cancellation of Leeds–Geneva service and creates room for Jet2 and Ryanair to add capacity and cut fares.

Simple Flying • James Pearson

easyJet to Stop Flying to Six UK Airports

The Independent • Amelia Neath

Jet2 launches new holiday routes from UK airport as easyJet prepares to withdraw

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2026-08-21T05:20:10.761184-07:00

Africa Airlines

ch-aviation • Vanja Popovic

Kenya Airways hopes to restore grounded fleet by early 1Q27

By ch-aviation: Kenya Airways (KQ, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta) believes it will have its entire grounded fleet active early in 2027, CEO George Kamal said at a press conference in Nairobi on August 19.

1 Source

2026-08-21T04:50:21.623750-07:00

Airbus A330 Airlines

ch-aviation • Paul Ash

Russia's top court rules against iFly Airlines in A330 case

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1 Source

2026-08-21T04:20:32.352934-07:00

BizAv Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Investigators Examine Trim Settings in Philadelphia Medical Learjet 55 Crash

By FlightGlobal: Investigators strive to explain why ambulance jet came down just after departure from Philadelphia.

1 Source

2026-08-21T04:20:08.647923-07:00

Europe Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Workforce & Skills Development Airbus

Reuters • Tim Hepher

Airbus backs down on return-to-office after protests, sources say

By Reuters: Airbus has watered down a drive to reduce remote working after protests from unions including a series of strikes in its Spanish facilities, ‌people familiar with the matter said.

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2026-08-21T02:05:37.383084-07:00

Antitrust

Reuters

EU closes antitrust probe into RTX's Pratt & Whitney

By Reuters: The European Commission has closed an ‌antitrust probe into alleged anti-competitive practices by RTX's Pratt & Whitney ⁠Canada Corp, it said on Friday.

1 Source

2026-08-21T03:20:34.387969-07:00

Policy & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines

ch-aviation • Paul Ash

Pakistan extends ban on Indian aircraft into late 3Q26

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1 Source

2026-08-21T01:21:18.936014-07:00

GA NTSB Helicopter North America Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

Associated Press • Associated Press

2026-08-20T16:35:07.546622-07:00

easyJet to exit Leeds Bradford Airport in January 2027, ending all flights as Jet2 and Ryanair expand

easyJet to Stop Flying to Six UK Airports

Jet2 launches new holiday routes from UK airport as easyJet prepares to withdraw

Kenya Airways hopes to restore grounded fleet by early 1Q27

Russia's top court rules against iFly Airlines in A330 case

Investigators Examine Trim Settings in Philadelphia Medical Learjet 55 Crash

Airbus backs down on return-to-office after protests, sources say

EU closes antitrust probe into RTX's Pratt & Whitney

Pakistan extends ban on Indian aircraft into late 3Q26

Investigators Probe Midair Collision Between Small Plane and Hovering Pennsylvania Police Helicopter

Eight Dead in Civilian Charter Plane Crash Near Remote Military Radar Site in Alaska

Investigation Finds Inadequate Crosswind Compensation Led to Endeavor Air CRJ700 Dual Wing-Tip Strike

Low-cost rivals step in as EasyJet pulls out of Leeds Bradford

Kenya Airways hopes to restore grounded fleet by early 1Q27

Russia's top court rules against iFly Airlines in A330 case

Investigators Examine Trim Settings in Philadelphia Medical Learjet 55 Crash

EU closes antitrust probe into RTX's Pratt & Whitney

Airbus backs down on return-to-office after protests, sources say

India's IndiGo systems restored after booking problems for second time this week

Vietnam Orders Air Safety Review After Munich Airport Near Miss

Taiwan's Starlux Airlines to open Kaohsiung base in 1Q27

AirAsia drops Sydney as ‘cost pressures’ bite

American Airlines to Install Seatback Screens Across 800+ Narrowbody Aircraft

Lufthansa launches Starlink Wi-Fi on first A320neo, targeting 850-aircraft rollout by 2029

EC130 helicopter crash in Kenya kills seven, including five Americans and Ecuador’s intelligence chief

Airbus targets late September 2026 for delayed A350F freighter’s first flight

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