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Europe   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airbus A320   Airlines  
Reuters

Second wave of bomb threats disrupts European flights, including Aer Lingus diversion to French air base

Bomb threats affected at least 12 more flights across Europe on Thursday, prompting diversions and military escorts in a second wave of alerts. Four aircraft bound for Prague were targeted, though Czech police assessed those threats as low credibility; an Aer Lingus A320 flying Dublin–Rome was diverted to a French military air base.

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2026-11-05T01:04:27.618062-08:00
GA   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Fatal skydive crash pilot failed to pull Caravan out of intentional steep descent

By FlightGlobal: Aircraft initially followed post-jump profile of previous flights before exceeding maximum speed limit. US investigators believe a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan pilot intentionally put the aircraft into a steep descent after releasing skydivers, but failed to pull out before the aircraft exceeded its speed limits.

2026-11-05T03:05:30.366773-08:00
eVTOL   Europe   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Vaeridion Raises Nearly €125 Million to Build Electric Microliner Prototype and Assembly Line

By FlightGlobal: Equity raise on top of European grant will enable construction of first Microliner prototype and final assembly line.

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2026-11-05T00:04:56.579346-08:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Middle East   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Middle East disruption slashes Emirates’ interim profit by two-thirds

By FlightGlobal: Dubai-based carrier yet to restore full pre-crisis operation but tempers impact of fuel-price spike. Emirates Airline recorded a two-thirds slump in pre-tax and net profit for the first half of the year, as the Dubai-based carrier was squeezed by regional conflict.

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2026-11-05T00:04:56.838194-08:00
Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airbus A320   Airlines   Embraer   KLM  
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Reuters

KLM sees 1,000 fewer jobs in push to restore profitability

By Reuters: KLM said on ​Thursday that ‌the number of ​jobs at ​the Dutch airline ⁠will ​decrease by ​almost another 15%, with around ​1,000 ​fewer positions expected in ‌the ⁠coming years as part ​of ​the ⁠company's plan to ​lower ​costs ⁠and restore profitability.

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2026-11-05T00:04:22.874739-08:00