Bloomberg
• Guy Johnson, Kateryna Kadabashy
Rising difficulties in obtaining insurance as US–Iran tensions escalate are slowing the return of some foreign airlines to Dubai, the CEO of the entity that owns and manages the emirate’s airports said. The comments point to war-risk coverage constraints as a near-term brake on network recovery.
Vertical Mag
• Lycoming Engines Press Release
By Vertical Mag: Lycoming Engines introduces expanded TBO intervals to 2,600 hours, enhancing durability and reducing operating costs.
FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
By FlightGlobal: Chinese lines will expand on modification capabilities in Fort Worth and Manchester. US-based Boeing 777 cargo conversion specialist Mammoth Freighters is looking to open two lines in China, stating that Shandong’s STAECO will be its partner for the modifications.
CNBC
• Leslie Josephs
By CNBC: JetBlue Airways won takeoff and landing slots for up to 12 round-trip flights at LaGuardia Airport.
FlightGlobal
• Jon Hemmerdinger
By FlightGlobal: The agreement "establishes a framework" for JetZero and EXIM to reach a final funding commitment.
Reuters
By Reuters: Airlines unveiled aircraft orders as the Farnborough International Airshow opened on Monday, with more expected this week at the British event, one of the world's largest sector gatherings.
ch-aviation
• Dominik Sipinski
By ch-aviation: The Latvian government is in talks with an unnamed strategic investor for airBaltic (BT, Riga), Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: While those in the know have been familiar with the fact that the Dubai-based mega airline Emirates has been rolling out a new type of headrest for Economy Class seats over the last couple of months, the airline has only now officially made the news public.
Business Traveller
Aviation Business News
Bloomberg
• Kate Duffy, Siddharth Philip
FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
Breaking Defense
• Aaron Mehta
