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FlightGlobal • Graham Rapier

Alaska Airlines to launch seasonal Seattle–Athens and Seattle–Paris flights in 2027

Alaska Airlines will begin seasonal nonstop service from Seattle to Athens and Paris in May 2027, adding two European destinations to its expanding Boeing 787 network. The routes advance the carrier’s plan to operate 12 intercontinental services from Seattle by 2030, including the first Seattle–Athens connection.

Alaska Airlines • Marissa Villegas

Alaska Airlines announces new nonstop service to Athens and Paris, connecting Seattle to more of the world

Live and Let's Fly • Matthew Klint

Alaska Airlines Adds 787-9 Flights To Athens And Paris, Putting Its Seattle Global Strategy To The Test

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2026-08-20T08:05:14.748804-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

One Killed in Midair Collision Involving Police Helicopter and Cessna in Pennsylvania

By Flying Magazine: 2 survive midair collision over runway in Pennsylvania.

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1 fatality, 2 troopers injured in ‘violent’ Pennsylvania State Police helicopter crash

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Airplane pilot killed in collision with Pennsylvania police helicopter near runway

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2026-08-20T06:52:13.620315-07:00

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Reuters • Solomon Cefai

China’s July yttrium exports to U.S. may ease aerospace supply concerns

By Reuters: Chinese exports of rare earth yttrium to the U.S. rose in July, Chinese customs data showed on Thursday, possibly giving some reprieve to U.S. aerospace buyers who depend on the material for critical aviation applications.

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2026-08-20T08:35:37.724434-07:00

Aerial Firefighting Europe Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

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AINonline • Charles Alcock

European Wildfires Fuel the Case for New Water Bombing Aircraft

By AINonline: French start-up Hynaero is developing an alternative to the Canadair firefighting aircraft.

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2026-08-20T09:21:06.631850-07:00

GA Hydrogen Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

AINonline • Charles Alcock

Stralis Aircraft Ends Hydrogen Propulsion Plans Due to Lack of Funding

By AINonline: Australian start-up planned to convert Beechcraft Bonanza and 1900D aircraft.

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2026-08-20T07:22:09.883219-07:00

M&A Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Boeing Embraer

Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

Turning Point: How Embraer Recovered from Boeing Merger Plans, Part 2

By Leeham News: Given the weakened financial state of Bombardier, Boeing correctly understood that the Canadian company couldn’t withstand this blow.

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2026-08-20T06:05:11.943071-07:00

ATC Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

Politico • Oriana Pawlyk

Trump’s FAA picked an unlikely contractor to lead its air traffic overhaul. The agency is having second thoughts.

By Politico: One person knowledgeable about the situation said that Virginia-based Peraton was “not meeting the moment.”.

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2026-08-20T05:35:00.093664-07:00

China eVTOL AI Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation Asia-Pacific (APAC)

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2026-08-19T20:33:11.806368-07:00

Alaska Airlines to launch seasonal Seattle–Athens and Seattle–Paris flights in 2027

Alaska Airlines announces new nonstop service to Athens and Paris, connecting Seattle to more of the world

Alaska Airlines Adds 787-9 Flights To Athens And Paris, Putting Its Seattle Global Strategy To The Test

One Killed in Midair Collision Involving Police Helicopter and Cessna in Pennsylvania

1 fatality, 2 troopers injured in ‘violent’ Pennsylvania State Police helicopter crash

Airplane pilot killed in collision with Pennsylvania police helicopter near runway

China’s July yttrium exports to U.S. may ease aerospace supply concerns

European Wildfires Fuel the Case for New Water Bombing Aircraft

Stralis Aircraft Ends Hydrogen Propulsion Plans Due to Lack of Funding

Turning Point: How Embraer Recovered from Boeing Merger Plans, Part 2

Trump’s FAA picked an unlikely contractor to lead its air traffic overhaul. The agency is having second thoughts.

Sri Lanka Adopts EHang Program to Evaluate Pilotless eVTOL Aircraft

China’s EHang Is ‘Fast Tracking’ Autonomous Air Taxis Globally

EHang Launches International Fast-Track Framework for Pilotless eVTOL Operations

European Wildfires Fuel the Case for New Water Bombing Aircraft

China’s July yttrium exports to U.S. may ease aerospace supply concerns

Alaska’s international expansion continues with two more European routes

Stralis Aircraft Ends Hydrogen Propulsion Plans Due to Lack of Funding

One Killed in Midair Collision Involving Police Helicopter and Cessna in Pennsylvania

Turning Point: How Embraer Recovered from Boeing Merger Plans, Part 2

Oman Air names new chief as Korfiatis steps aside after two years in the role

Moody's Upgrade Bombardier as Balance Sheet Improves

American Airlines Brings Seatback Screens and More Premium Seats to Narrowbody Fleet

Loft Dynamics brings H145 VR training to Asia-Pacific with Kawasaki

American Airlines to Install Seatback Screens Across 800+ Narrowbody Aircraft

ATSB finds Qantas A380 flew two long-haul sectors with maintenance lamp left inside wing

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

Google wins Spirit Airlines’ business-data trove for $10 million to train AI models

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