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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Delta A330-300 (N813NW) suffers catastrophic PW4000 left‑engine failure and fire on takeoff from São Paulo–Guarulhos

A Delta Air Lines A330‑300 (N813NW) suffered a catastrophic left Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engine failure and external fire during takeoff from São Paulo–Guarulhos on 29 March. The crew returned and landed safely; all 288 onboard were uninjured while debris and flames forced a runway closure and triggered US and Brazilian probes.

AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Delta A330-300 returns to São Paulo after left-engine failure and fire shortly after takeoff

View from the Wing • Gary Leff

Delta flight returns to São Paulo minutes after takeoff after engine fire; crew follow emergency procedures

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2026-03-30T13:15:31.752408-07:00

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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

The logic behind the CRJ450 — why it’s about revenue potential, not costs

By AirInsight: The thinking behind the CRJ450. Turns out the thinking has evolved; it's not about costs, it's about revenue potential.

2026-03-30T13:56:12.854521-07:00

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Aviation Source • Len Varley

Vietnam Airlines Unveils Summer 2026 London Heathrow Schedule — Remains UK's Only Nonstop Service to Vietnam

By Aviation Source: The only airline offering direct nonstop flights from the United Kingdom to Vietnam; Vietnam Airlines has released its Summer 2026 schedule from London Heathrow.

2026-03-30T14:39:21.940859-07:00

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Airways Magazine • Helwing Villamizar

TAP Air Portugal to Move JFK Operations to New Terminal 6 in Late 2026, Joining JetBlue and Star Alliance Partners

By Airways Magazine: TAP will relocate its JFK operations to the new Terminal 6 in late 2026, joining JetBlue and additional Star Alliance carriers.

2026-03-30T13:01:56.194227-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

South Korea’s SUM Air begins commercial service with ATR 72-600s to serve underserved regional routes

By Air Data News: SUM Air has begun commercial operations in South Korea, marking the entry of a new regional airline focused on connecting underserved destinations with.

2026-03-30T12:36:30.079374-07:00

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Cathay Pacific • Grace Poon

Cathay Pacific launches five-times-weekly Hong Kong–Seattle nonstop as North America network nears 120 weekly return flights

By Cathay Pacific: With this latest addition, the airline now operates close to 120 return flights per week to North America.

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Cathay Pacific's Nonstop Flights Between Seattle and Hong Kong Restart Today

Airways Magazine

Cathay Pacific Launches Nonstop Seattle-Hong Kong Passenger Service

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2026-03-30T00:26:19.195861-07:00

Leadership North America Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Air Canada Airlines

aircanada.com

Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to retire by Q3 2026; Board begins leadership search

By aircanada.com: Comprehensive process is underway to identify next leader MONTRÉAL, March 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Air Canada today announced that Michael Rousseau has informed the Board that he will retire by the end of the third quarter of 2026, after nearly two decades of strong and dedicated leadership that has reinforced Air ...

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French-language controversy lingers as Air Canada CEO Rousseau to retire at end of Q3 2026

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Air Canada CEO to retire after criticism of English-only statement following fatal Jazz flight runway collision

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2026-03-30T05:16:33.014493-07:00

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Vertical Mag

Arcanus Aerial Systems raises US$3.15M lead investment toward US$25M Series A final close

By Vertical Mag: The company said it is advancing rapidly toward the final close of its US$25 million Series A financing.

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2026-03-30T12:25:25.268449-07:00

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Delta A330-300 (N813NW) suffers catastrophic PW4000 left‑engine failure and fire on takeoff from São Paulo–Guarulhos

Delta A330-300 returns to São Paulo after left-engine failure and fire shortly after takeoff

Delta flight returns to São Paulo minutes after takeoff after engine fire; crew follow emergency procedures

The logic behind the CRJ450 — why it’s about revenue potential, not costs

Vietnam Airlines Unveils Summer 2026 London Heathrow Schedule — Remains UK's Only Nonstop Service to Vietnam

TAP Air Portugal to Move JFK Operations to New Terminal 6 in Late 2026, Joining JetBlue and Star Alliance Partners

South Korea’s SUM Air begins commercial service with ATR 72-600s to serve underserved regional routes

Cathay Pacific launches five-times-weekly Hong Kong–Seattle nonstop as North America network nears 120 weekly return flights

Cathay Pacific's Nonstop Flights Between Seattle and Hong Kong Restart Today

Cathay Pacific Launches Nonstop Seattle-Hong Kong Passenger Service

Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to retire by Q3 2026; Board begins leadership search

French-language controversy lingers as Air Canada CEO Rousseau to retire at end of Q3 2026

Air Canada CEO to retire after criticism of English-only statement following fatal Jazz flight runway collision

Arcanus Aerial Systems raises US$3.15M lead investment toward US$25M Series A final close

Vietnam Airlines Unveils Summer 2026 London Heathrow Schedule — Remains UK's Only Nonstop Service to Vietnam

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Delta A330-300 PW4000 suffers fiery engine failure on takeoff at São Paulo–Guarulhos; US and Brazilian authorities probe

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