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Unions file strike notice for easyJet France cabin crew over deteriorating work conditions

Unions representing easyJet France cabin crew have filed a strike notice, citing what they describe as deteriorating working conditions. The notice introduces a potential labor disruption for the airline, although the available information does not specify strike dates, demands or the number of employees involved.

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2026-08-04T14:31:31.772064-07:00

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Bloomberg • Carolina Gonzalez

LATAM Airlines Raises Guidance on More Favorable Conditions

By Bloomberg: LATAM Airlines Group SA posted quarterly earnings that exceeded expectations and boosted its full-year guidance, saying it expects more favorable conditions for the remainder of the year despite high fuel costs.

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2026-08-04T16:00:13.881643-07:00

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AINonline • Matt Thurber

EASA Certifies Safran's Arriel 2K Engine for Leonardo AW09 Helicopter

By AINonline: Turboshaft has flown more than 600 hours after first flight in March 2023.

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2026-08-04T15:15:04.573540-07:00

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Reuters • David Shepardson

FAA proposes giving airlines flexibility on flight emergency medical kits

By Reuters: The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday proposed giving airlines flexibility in requirements for emergency medical kits on commercial flights.

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2026-08-04T16:29:57.245399-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Korean Air delays $525mn catering unit buyback to late 3Q26

By ch-aviation: Korean Air (KE, Seoul Incheon) has delayed its KRW750 billion won (USD525 million) acquisition of the remaining 80% of Korean Air C&D Service for a second time, moving the closing date to August 31, 2026.

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2026-08-04T16:30:22.607953-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Aerial Firefighting Airports Aviation Safety & Regulation

Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

Wildfires and Unauthorized Drones Disrupt Spokane-Area Airports and Force Fairchild AFB Evacuations

By Flying Magazine: Fairchild AFB evacuations begin as unauthorized drone flights disrupt aerial firefighting in Spokane, Washington, area.

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2026-08-04T12:44:55.076093-07:00

Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Airbus A320 Air India Airlines

Bloomberg • Vikram Kumar

2026-08-04T08:59:52.085227-07:00

PaxEx Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

FAA Awards $870M for Airport Infrastructure Improvements

By Flying Magazine: Fresh funding will cover infrastructure upgrades, safety enhancements, and “more family-friendly features,” the FAA said.

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2026-08-04T11:35:08.278318-07:00

Unions file strike notice for easyJet France cabin crew over deteriorating work conditions

LATAM Airlines Raises Guidance on More Favorable Conditions

EASA Certifies Safran's Arriel 2K Engine for Leonardo AW09 Helicopter

FAA proposes giving airlines flexibility on flight emergency medical kits

Korean Air delays $525mn catering unit buyback to late 3Q26

Wildfires and Unauthorized Drones Disrupt Spokane-Area Airports and Force Fairchild AFB Evacuations

India Probes Air India Flight After Altitude Loss Injures 17

India opens probe after Air India Airbus jet suffers sudden altitude loss

Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi hits severe clear-air turbulence, injuring passengers and crew

FAA Awards $870M for Airport Infrastructure Improvements

Korean Air delays $525mn catering unit buyback to late 3Q26

FAA proposes giving airlines flexibility on flight emergency medical kits

LATAM Airlines Raises Guidance on More Favorable Conditions

Unions file strike notice for easyJet France cabin crew

EASA Certifies Safran's Arriel 2K Engine for Leonardo AW09 Helicopter

Wildfires and Unauthorized Drones Disrupt Spokane-Area Airports and Force Fairchild AFB Evacuations

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WestJet Flight Attendants Strike, Forcing Hundreds of Flight Cancellations

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