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FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Wizz Air delays Abu Dhabi return and suspends Budapest–Amman service amid Middle East security concerns

Wizz Air has postponed the planned resumption of flights to Abu Dhabi from six European cities and suspended its newly launched Budapest–Amman route, less than a month after announcing the services. The changes come as EASA updates its security advice amid regional tensions.

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2026-10-05T07:05:24.758638-07:00

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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

airBaltic staff brace for hundreds of job cuts across Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn

By AeroTime: airBaltic staff are bracing for hundreds of job cuts across bases in Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn as part of workforce adjustments to ensure the airline's future.

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2026-10-05T05:51:20.618708-07:00

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Vertical Mag • Metro Aviation Press Release

Metro Aviation and BETA Technologies bring electric aviation to ECU Health

By Vertical Mag: Explore how Metro Aviation is partnering with BETA Technologies to revolutionize healthcare using eVTOL aircraft in North Carolina.

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2026-10-05T05:51:37.825975-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Air Canada completes purchase of shares worth $561mn

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2026-10-05T06:49:57.545082-07:00

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CNBC • Leslie Josephs

Why airfares could rise even more, but airline profits won't

By CNBC: Airlines are trimming capacity as jet fuel prices keep climbing and travelers keep booking.

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2026-10-05T04:04:49.760433-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Rosario, Argentina sees debut of first transatlantic route

By ch-aviation: Discover more news on World2Fly (Spain) at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.

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2026-10-05T04:35:19.639294-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Joseph Dainty

Caribbean Airlines adds Toronto and Caracas routes amid network fine-tuning

By FlightGlobal: Route additions come as Trinidad and Tobago-based carrier assesses route network and works through auditing backlog. Caribbean Airlines is expanding its operations with new international links and seasonal charters, positioning the services to meet commercial demand while addressing operational cost pressures.

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2026-10-05T04:19:57.870813-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

KLM Cityhopper conducts initial trial of SITA’s OptiDescent fuel-saving technology

By FlightGlobal: Netherlands-based carrier could explore wider implementation of the solution, which uses predictive modelling to suggest flight trajectories that burn less fuel.

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2026-10-05T04:04:55.288419-07:00

Wizz Air delays Abu Dhabi return and suspends Budapest–Amman service amid Middle East security concerns

airBaltic staff brace for hundreds of job cuts across Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn

Metro Aviation and BETA Technologies bring electric aviation to ECU Health

Air Canada completes purchase of shares worth $561mn

Why airfares could rise even more, but airline profits won't

Rosario, Argentina sees debut of first transatlantic route

Caribbean Airlines adds Toronto and Caracas routes amid network fine-tuning

KLM Cityhopper conducts initial trial of SITA’s OptiDescent fuel-saving technology

Wizz Air pushes back Abu Dhabi return as EASA updates security advice

Air Canada completes purchase of shares worth $561mn

Metro Aviation and BETA Technologies bring electric aviation to ECU Health

airBaltic staff brace for hundreds of job cuts across Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn

Rosario, Argentina sees debut of first transatlantic route

Caribbean Airlines adds Toronto and Caracas routes amid network fine-tuning

Co-pilot planned flydubai attack before joining airline, two Israeli officials say

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