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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.

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Somon Air receives first Boeing 737 MAX 8

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Tajikistan’s Somon Air receives first 737 Max

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

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Reuters • Allison Lampert

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

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2026-08-03T04:00:35.990035-07:00

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ch-aviation • Vanja Popovic

Lufthansa triggers redundancy plan for 550 employees

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

M&A Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Airlines easyJet

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Castlelake and Apollo given same deadline to submit firm EasyJet offer

By FlightGlobal: Rival investment firms undertaking due diligence of UK budget carrier. Investment firms Castlelake and Apollo will have the same deadline to commit to a formal bid for UK budget carrier EasyJet, after an alignment of the timetables.

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easyJet sets up dramatic deadline day finale for Castlelake and Apollo bids

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easyJet Extends Castlelake Bid Deadline, Giving Rival Bidders Until Friday

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2026-08-03T00:32:41.615327-07:00

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AINonline • Charlotte Bailey

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

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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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2026-08-03T04:14:46.796410-07:00

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Inflight Online • Keith Mwanalushi

Allegiant introduces new premium cabin 'Allegiant First'

By Inflight Online: New Allegiant First cabin debuts in 2027 with 2‑2 seating, 37‑inch pitch, added recline and bundled baggage, expanding the airline’s premium options.

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2026-08-03T03:14:36.175257-07:00

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

Aircraft Window Shortages Prompt Conservation Across Planemakers and Repair Shops

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

Lufthansa triggers redundancy plan for 550 employees

Castlelake and Apollo given same deadline to submit firm EasyJet offer

easyJet sets up dramatic deadline day finale for Castlelake and Apollo bids

easyJet Extends Castlelake Bid Deadline, Giving Rival Bidders Until Friday

Project SEAN Trials Electric Flight Connections For Scotland

Allegiant pilots ratify two-year deal with carrier

Allegiant introduces new premium cabin 'Allegiant First'

Allegiant pilots ratify two-year deal with carrier

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

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Project SEAN Trials Electric Flight Connections For Scotland

Lufthansa triggers redundancy plan for 550 employees

Aircraft Window Shortages Prompt Conservation Across Planemakers and Repair Shops

A Look at Dulles Today Shows Why Action is Needed

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WestJet begins parking Boeing 737s as flight-attendant strike threat escalates

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