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Bloomberg • Ott Ummelas

Norwegian air traffic controller strike disrupts major airports, with delays and cancellations expected through early next week

Norwegian air traffic controllers began striking on Aug. 21 after wage negotiations failed, disrupting operations at several of the country’s largest airports. Airlines and passengers face delays and potential cancellations through the weekend and into early next week as the industrial action continues.

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2026-08-21T05:52:34.449712-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

FAA Spends Nearly $1.5B on Airport Upgrades in August

By Flying Magazine: Just in August, the FAA has awarded two sets of grants totalling $870 million and $615 million, respectively.

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2026-08-21T06:06:11.351027-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Low-cost rivals step in as EasyJet pulls out of Leeds Bradford

By FlightGlobal: Jet2 and Ryanair slashed ticket prices from the Yorkshire airport after EasyJet said it would end all Leeds Bradford flights in January.

Simple Flying

easyJet to Stop Flying to Six UK Airports

The Independent

Jet2 launches new holiday deals for UK airport after easyJet ceases flights

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2026-08-21T05:20:10.761184-07:00

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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

AirAsia Seeks Up to $1 Billion in Funding Amid $19 Billion Aircraft Order

By AirInsight: Air Asia Unpacking AirAsia’s $19B Order and Its $1B Cash Hunt Addison Schonland August 21, 2026 5 minutes read A330 900 Thai AirAsia X MSN1901 Taxiing scaled AirAsia Group is now in advanced negotiations for up to $1 billion in fresh funding from local and international financial institutions, to shore up liquidity.

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2026-08-21T05:51:46.132359-07:00

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Skift • Peden Doma Bhutia

The Iran War Shows How Reliant Indian Airlines Are on Gulf Hubs

By Skift: International passenger traffic to and from India fell about 9% year-on-year to 17.2 million in the April-June quarter in 2026.

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2026-08-21T05:53:24.552471-07:00

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Inflight Online • Keith Mwanalushi

flyExclusive Reports Record Q2 Revenue of $111.1 Million

By Inflight Online: flyExclusive reports record Q2 revenue of $111.1m, 22% growth and its third straight positive Adjusted EBITDA.

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2026-08-21T06:22:03.198410-07:00

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AINonline • Gordon Gilbert

FAA Sets 2027 and 2029 Cockpit Voice Recorder Upgrade Deadlines for Business Aircraft

By AINonline: Larger new bizav aircraft face 2027 deadline, while small new turbine bizav aircraft have 2029 deadline.

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2026-08-21T06:51:40.039131-07:00

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AINonline • Gordon Gilbert

Nav Canada Increases ATC Service Charges

By AINonline: Increased fees are to recover pandemic shortfall.

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2026-08-21T06:51:40.141679-07:00

Norwegian air traffic controller strike disrupts major airports, with delays and cancellations expected through early next week

FAA Spends Nearly $1.5B on Airport Upgrades in August

Low-cost rivals step in as EasyJet pulls out of Leeds Bradford

easyJet to Stop Flying to Six UK Airports

Jet2 launches new holiday deals for UK airport after easyJet ceases flights

AirAsia Seeks Up to $1 Billion in Funding Amid $19 Billion Aircraft Order

The Iran War Shows How Reliant Indian Airlines Are on Gulf Hubs

flyExclusive Reports Record Q2 Revenue of $111.1 Million

FAA Sets 2027 and 2029 Cockpit Voice Recorder Upgrade Deadlines for Business Aircraft

Nav Canada Increases ATC Service Charges

Nav Canada Increases ATC Service Charges

FAA Sets 2027 and 2029 Cockpit Voice Recorder Upgrade Deadlines for Business Aircraft

flyExclusive Reports Record Q2 Revenue of $111.1 Million

FAA Spends Nearly $1.5B on Airport Upgrades in August

The Iran War Shows How Reliant Indian Airlines Are on Gulf Hubs

Strike Set to Disrupt Norway Air Travel Through the Weekend

Kenya Airways hopes to restore grounded fleet by early 1Q27

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Russia's top court rules against iFly Airlines in A330 case

Airbus backs down on return-to-office after protests, sources say

American Airlines to Install Seatback Screens Across 800+ Narrowbody Aircraft

Lufthansa launches Starlink Wi-Fi on first A320neo, targeting 850-aircraft rollout by 2029

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Airbus targets late September 2026 for delayed A350F freighter’s first flight

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