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FAA extends ban on U.S. flights to Haiti’s capital through March as gang violence persists

The Federal Aviation Administration has extended its prohibition on U.S. flights to Haiti’s capital until March, citing persistent gang violence. The extension keeps scheduled U.S. air service suspended to Port-au-Prince and prolongs operational and connectivity challenges for airlines, passengers and humanitarian movements.

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2026-09-02T05:51:20.020410-07:00

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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.

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

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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

United Cuts 10 Regional Routes From Chicago O’Hare as Capacity Tightens

By AirInsight: United Airlines has abandoned 10 planned regional routes out of Chicago O’Hare — Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, plus a planned Guadalajara service.

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2026-09-02T05:51:36.145875-07:00

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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.

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

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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.

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

Airline Economics

AirAsia and Pegasus launch codeshare partnership

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

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AINonline • Howard Hardee

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

By AINonline: Spirit AeroSystems workers give Leeham News and Analysis the inside track.

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

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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.

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

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Airline Economics • Justin Pugsley

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

FAA extends ban on U.S. flights to Haiti’s capital through March as gang violence persists

Flybondi remains grounded as OCA Air emerges in restructuring plans

United Cuts 10 Regional Routes From Chicago O’Hare as Capacity Tightens

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

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

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

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

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

US extends ban on flights to Haiti's capital as gang violence surges

United Cuts 10 Regional Routes From Chicago O’Hare as Capacity Tightens

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

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

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

Ghana's Africa World Airlines welcomes tax relief on parts

Lufthansa Technik Extends Emirates A380 Maintenance Contract Through 2030

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

IATA: Global passenger demand edged up 0.2% in July as Gulf traffic recovered

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