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Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Boeing Boeing 737

AINonline • Howard Hardee

Spirit AeroSystems workers say reducing “traveled work” is critical to increasing Boeing 737 output

Spirit AeroSystems workers told Leeham News and Analysis that delays associated with “traveled work”—tasks completed outside their intended production position—are constraining 737 production. Reducing the backlog could improve manufacturing flow and support higher output across Boeing’s narrowbody supply chain.

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2026-09-02T04:06:04.871041-07:00

Supply Chain Africa Airlines

Bloomberg • Paul Burkhardt

Sasol CEO Chides South African Jet-Fuel Suppliers for Low Stocks

By Bloomberg: South African jet-fuel suppliers need to keep higher stock levels in the event of production outages, such as the one that occurred at Sasol Ltd.’s Natref refinery last week and prompted airlines to make backup plans, Chief Executive Officer Simon Baloyi said.

1 Source

2026-09-02T04:21:08.201306-07:00

Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Airlines

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Flybondi remains grounded as OCA Air emerges in restructuring plans

By Air Data News: Flybondi remains without scheduled operations nearly four weeks after its last flight, while reports in Argentina point to a possible restructuring that could eventually replace the low-cost carrier’s brand with OCA Air.

1 Source

2026-09-02T05:05:18.850960-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Aviation Safety & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airlines

CNBC • Sam Meredith

Zelenskyy says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine expands drone operations

By CNBC: Zelenskyy urged airlines to avoid Russian airspace, warning that expanding Ukrainian drone operations are making the skies increasingly unsafe.

1 Source

2026-09-02T02:49:57.389881-07:00

Routes Codeshare Europe Airline Industry & Market Trends Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines

Reuters • Rozanna Latiff

AirAsia launches first codeshare with Turkey's Pegasus Airlines

By Reuters: Malaysia's AirAsia has entered into its first codeshare partnership with Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines, opening ‌up connections between Southeast Asia and Europe via Istanbul, the airline said on Wednesday.

FlightGlobal

Turkish low-cost operator Pegasus becomes AirAsia’s first-ever codeshare partner

Airline Economics

AirAsia and Pegasus launch codeshare partnership

Also: Economic Times and CNA

7 Sources

2026-09-02T02:28:51.172873-07:00

FlightSim Workforce & Skills Development Airbus Airlines

Airline Economics • Justin Pugsley

ANA selects Airbus for new pilot training programme

By Airline Economics: All Nippon Airways has selected Airbus to provide ab-initio pilot training for ANA Group and partner airline cadets, with the first 19 trainees starting later this year.

AeroTime

Airbus to train All Nippon Airways’ next generation of rookie airline pilots

Aviation Week

ANA Selects Airbus' Ab Initio Pilot Training Program

Also: Aviation24, Airbus, Airline Economics and 3 more

11 Sources

2026-09-02T00:50:09.762687-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Satellite North America Asia-Pacific (APAC)

AeroTime • Miquel Ros

Sceye high-altitude airship flies from US to Japan through stratosphere

By AeroTime: Sceye’s High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS) flies from the US to Japan through to test telecommunications technology from the stratosphere.

1 Source

2026-09-02T02:28:50.271789-07:00

MRO Africa Policy & Regulation Airlines

ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Ghana's Africa World Airlines welcomes tax relief on parts

By ch-aviation: Support Contact Newsroom Print Page Preparing for print Commercial Aviation Africa World Airlines Embraer E145, © Africa World Airlines (Sean Mendis) By Hilka Birns 02Sep2026 LinkedIn X Facebook Copy news link RSS Feed Africa World Airlines (AW, Accra ) has welcomed Ghana's decision to exempt domestic airlines from duties and taxes on imported aircraft spare parts, after President John Dramani Mahama signed legislation granting a long-sought concession aimed at lowering operating costs and improving the sector's financial sustainability.

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2026-09-02T02:50:33.293037-07:00

Spirit AeroSystems workers say reducing “traveled work” is critical to increasing Boeing 737 output

Sasol CEO Chides South African Jet-Fuel Suppliers for Low Stocks

Flybondi remains grounded as OCA Air emerges in restructuring plans

Zelenskyy says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine expands drone operations

AirAsia launches first codeshare with Turkey's Pegasus Airlines

Turkish low-cost operator Pegasus becomes AirAsia’s first-ever codeshare partner

AirAsia and Pegasus launch codeshare partnership

ANA selects Airbus for new pilot training programme

Airbus to train All Nippon Airways’ next generation of rookie airline pilots

ANA Selects Airbus' Ab Initio Pilot Training Program

Sceye high-altitude airship flies from US to Japan through stratosphere

Ghana's Africa World Airlines welcomes tax relief on parts

Flybondi remains grounded as OCA Air emerges in restructuring plans

Sasol CEO Chides South African Jet-Fuel Suppliers for Low Stocks

Cutting 'Traveled Work' Delays At Spirit Is Critical To Boosting 737 Output

Zelenskyy says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine expands drone operations

Ghana's Africa World Airlines welcomes tax relief on parts

AirAsia launches first codeshare with Turkey's Pegasus Airlines

Lufthansa Technik Extends Emirates A380 Maintenance Contract Through 2030

Ryanair Trims Passenger Goal, Sees Rivals at Risk on Fuel Cost

Luxair to invest more than $1.2bn in full fleet renewal

Air Baltic slashes destinations from main tri-capital network

Fuel shock pushes TAP and China’s ‘Big Three’ deeper into first-half losses

Leeham’s Scott Hamilton signs off with “Disturbing Trends at Airbus” assessment

Airlink’s two Embraer jets clear Cape Town stadium by less than 50 feet in planned flypast

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