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Somon Air takes delivery of Tajikistan’s first Boeing 737 MAX under DAE lease

Tajikistan’s Somon Air has received its first Boeing 737-8, the first 737 MAX aircraft introduced in the country. The aircraft is one of two MAX jets leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, supporting the carrier’s fleet expansion and plans to add 787s for broader international growth.

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Somon Air receives first Boeing 737 MAX 8

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Tajikistan’s Somon Air receives first 737 Max

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2026-08-03T00:59:45.583147-07:00

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STARLUX Airlines launches Taiwan-Prague service

By CAPA: Prague Václav Havel Airport announced (01-Aug-2026) STARLUX Airlines launched three times weekly Taiwan Taoyuan - Prague service with A350 -900 equipment.

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Starlux Airlines launches first European route with Taipei-Prague flight

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Romania’s FLYYO to start ULCC scheduled ops in late 1Q27

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A Look at Dulles Today Shows Why Action is Needed

By Cranky Flier: I was torn on whether to write about the new, grand plan to completely remake Washington’s Dulles International Airport (IAD).

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2026-08-03T04:01:20.245861-07:00

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Aircraft Window Shortages Prompt Conservation Across Planemakers and Repair Shops

By Reuters: Planemakers, airlines and repair shops are conserving aircraft windows after an incident at a key California factory worsened shortages of a part needed for both new aircraft and routine maintenance, companies and industry sources said.

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2026-08-03T03:14:38.339134-07:00

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Lufthansa triggers redundancy plan for 550 employees

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2026-08-03T03:14:50.730926-07:00

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Allegiant pilots ratify two-year deal with carrier

By Reuters: The Teamsters Union said on Monday that nearly 1,300 pilots at Allegiant Travel have ratified a new two-year collective agreement, securing higher hourly ‌wages as well as improvements to retirement benefits and work rules.

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Project SEAN Trials Electric Flight Connections For Scotland

By AINonline: Government-funded consortium to aims to connect remote communities.

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2026-08-03T03:45:03.935956-07:00

Somon Air takes delivery of Tajikistan’s first Boeing 737 MAX under DAE lease

Somon Air receives first Boeing 737 MAX 8

Tajikistan’s Somon Air receives first 737 Max

STARLUX Airlines launches Taiwan-Prague service

Starlux Airlines launches first European route with Taipei-Prague flight

Romania’s FLYYO to start ULCC scheduled ops in late 1Q27

A Look at Dulles Today Shows Why Action is Needed

Aircraft Window Shortages Prompt Conservation Across Planemakers and Repair Shops

Lufthansa triggers redundancy plan for 550 employees

Allegiant pilots ratify two-year deal with carrier

Project SEAN Trials Electric Flight Connections For Scotland

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STARLUX Airlines launches Taiwan-Prague service

Allegiant pilots ratify two-year deal with carrier

Romania’s FLYYO to start ULCC scheduled ops in late 1Q27

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