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India places SpiceJet under operational and financial scrutiny as cash-flow crisis deepens

India’s aviation ministry is closely monitoring SpiceJet’s finances and operations after prolonged cash-flow problems were worsened by the ongoing Middle East conflict. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said regulators are focused on maintaining safe operations as the carrier’s financial stress persists.

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2026-09-22T03:28:19.441714-07:00

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Kenya's Jubba Airways resumes international operations

By ch-aviation: Jubba Airways (Kenya) (JBW, Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta) has relaunched international operations with the induction into service of its first B737-300, 5Y-JAB (msn 26851), purchased from Sideral Linhas Aéreas earlier this year, ch-aviation research shows.

CAPA

New Jambojet chairman outlines fleet and network expansion plans

CAPA

Jambojet to receive 12th aircraft later than planned in 4Q2026: CEO

7 Sources

2026-09-22T02:51:19.631666-07:00

Cranky Flier • Brett

Phoenix Sky Harbor’s Relentless Growth Plans a New Terminal For American

By Cranky Flier: – Phoenix Just like the entire Valley of the Sun, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport started off sleepy but has grown dramatically in recent decades.

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2026-09-22T03:50:25.301917-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Greece’s Aegean denies Volotea takeover intentions

By ch-aviation: Discover more news on Aegean Airlines at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.

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2026-09-22T03:35:14.429235-07:00

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AINonline • Howard Hardee

Boeing Freighter Saga is Cautionary Tale for Radia’s WindRunner Development

By AINonline: U.S. start-up sees commercial and military use cases for its clean-sheet cargo lifter design.

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2026-09-22T03:20:54.597865-07:00

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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Airbus converts former A380 wing facility to A321 line in push to rate 75

By AeroTime: Airbus is spending over $200 million (£150 million) to convert a former A380 wing production facility in Broughton, UK, into a dedicated A321 line.

Also: Air Data News and Simple Flying

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2026-09-22T01:37:06.490994-07:00

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Reuters • Oliver Taslic

COMMENTARY: Europe’s unluckiest airline wisely clips its wings

By Reuters: Wizz Air ‌has been rocked by engine issues, conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and Covid-19. The £1 bln carrier’s 2030 targets suggest fleet growth below prior goals, and ⁠margins lower than in its heyday.

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2026-09-22T03:06:22.386416-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

KLM becomes latest airline to resume Middle East flights this winter

By FlightGlobal: Dutch carrier also aims to serve Entebbe in Uganda again as Ebola-related travel restrictions lift. KLM plans to reinstate flights to Dubai, Dammam and Riyadh at the start of the winter season, after suspending the routes earlier this year due to the Middle East conflict.

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2026-09-22T03:05:10.847863-07:00

India places SpiceJet under operational and financial scrutiny as cash-flow crisis deepens

Kenya's Jubba Airways resumes international operations

New Jambojet chairman outlines fleet and network expansion plans

Jambojet to receive 12th aircraft later than planned in 4Q2026: CEO

Phoenix Sky Harbor’s Relentless Growth Plans a New Terminal For American

Greece’s Aegean denies Volotea takeover intentions

Boeing Freighter Saga is Cautionary Tale for Radia’s WindRunner Development

Airbus converts former A380 wing facility to A321 line in push to rate 75

COMMENTARY: Europe’s unluckiest airline wisely clips its wings

KLM becomes latest airline to resume Middle East flights this winter

Phoenix Sky Harbor’s Relentless Growth Plans a New Terminal For American

Greece’s Aegean denies Volotea takeover intentions

India's aviation regulator places SpiceJet under operational, financial scrutiny

Boeing Freighter Saga is Cautionary Tale for Radia’s WindRunner Development

COMMENTARY: Europe’s unluckiest airline wisely clips its wings

KLM becomes latest airline to resume Middle East flights this winter

Runway lighting scrutinised after last year’s A320 near-collision at Nice

Istanbul opens sixth runway and first with east-west orientation

Abu Dhabi sovereign investor eyes stake in US's Atlas Air

Emirates mulls swapping B787s for B777X amid delivery crunch

Telecommunications failures disrupt air traffic control across the US Northeast and UK

Airbus invests £150 million to convert former A380 facility for A321neo wing production

Vertical Aerospace appoints former Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO Fabrice Brégier as chair

Missile reportedly strikes fuel storage tank at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport

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