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ch-aviation • Vanja Popovic

Latvian parliament approves investment in airBaltic

Latvia’s parliament has approved an investment in airBaltic, clearing a legislative step for the airline’s funding plans. The available report does not specify the investment’s value, structure, timing or intended use, limiting visibility into its effect on airBaltic’s financial position and strategy.

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2026-08-27T01:21:30.814151-07:00

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Inflight Online • Keith Mwanalushi

United expands global network offering Polaris experience on select flights

By Inflight Online: United Airlines has outlined the next phase of its international growth strategy during an event at Newark Liberty International Airport, attended by CEO Scott Kirby, chief commercial officer Andrew Nocella, and senior vice president of global network planning and alliances Patrick Quayle.

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2026-08-27T02:06:32.697515-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

GOL takes over Avianca’s commercial representation in Brazil under Abra Group

By Air Data News: Brazilian carrier will manage relationships with travel agencies and commercial partners, while Avianca already performs a similar role for GOL in Linhas Aéreas has taken over Avianca's commercial representation in Brazil , expanding cooperation between the two airlines within Abra Group .

Also: CAPA and CAPA

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2026-08-27T01:33:36.771024-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Cologne Tightens Runway Procedures After Ryanair 737 Encounters Military Drone

By FlightGlobal: Rules on approaches and departures tightened following airprox during armed forces exercise. German air navigation authorities have tightened restrictions on runway use at Cologne-Bonn airport during military activity, after Ryanair Boeing 737-800 encountered a drone while on approach.

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2026-08-27T00:20:15.480095-07:00

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

SAA faces continued impasse over Zimbabwe's $60mn debt

By ch-aviation: South African Airways (SA, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo) has yet to recover about ZAR1 billion rands (USD60 million) in ticket sales revenue trapped in Zimbabwe, despite diplomatic efforts spanning several years, it emerged from an August 25, 2026, parliamentary briefing.

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2026-08-27T00:35:13.041525-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Zuri takes tilt at cargo market with uncrewed VTOL aircraft

By FlightGlobal: Hybrid-electric design is derived from Czech firm’s latest technology demonstrator, which is set to fly next year.

Also: Aviation Week and AINonline

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2026-08-27T00:05:07.745091-07:00

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Associated Press • Hyung-jin Kim

2026-08-26T20:51:07.267766-07:00

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ch-aviation • Paul Ash

Saudi Arabia's flynas to open $53mn pilot training centre

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2026-08-26T23:50:21.090414-07:00

Latvian parliament approves investment in airBaltic

United expands global network offering Polaris experience on select flights

GOL takes over Avianca’s commercial representation in Brazil under Abra Group

Cologne Tightens Runway Procedures After Ryanair 737 Encounters Military Drone

SAA faces continued impasse over Zimbabwe's $60mn debt

Zuri takes tilt at cargo market with uncrewed VTOL aircraft

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Saudi Arabia's flynas to open $53mn pilot training centre

United expands global network offering Polaris experience on select flights

GOL takes over Avianca’s commercial representation in Brazil under Abra Group

Latvian parliament approves airBaltic investment

SAA faces continued impasse over Zimbabwe's $60mn debt

Cologne Tightens Runway Procedures After Ryanair 737 Encounters Military Drone

Zuri takes tilt at cargo market with uncrewed VTOL aircraft

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