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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Israir receives approval to launch U.S. flights, targeting early fourth-quarter 2026 debut

Israeli carrier Israir has received approval to begin operating flights to the United States and is targeting a launch in early fourth-quarter 2026. The move would expand Israir’s international network into the North American market, subject to the remaining preparations required for service entry.

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2026-08-25T23:20:29.418869-07:00

ATC Africa Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

South Sudan assumes full control of its airspace

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2026-08-25T22:35:08.784855-07:00

Middle East Airports Airline Industry & Market Trends Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

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Bloomberg • Kateryna Kadabashy

Dubai Airport Says Passenger Traffic Slumps 31% on Iran War

By Bloomberg: Dubai International Airport said passenger traffic in the first half dropped almost a third as the Iran war disrupted travel, though the world’s biggest international aviation hub said demand is set to pick up in the latter part of the year.

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2026-08-25T23:50:58.743868-07:00

Middle East Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airlines

ch-aviation • Paul Ash

Fly Baghdad inches towards post-sanctions restart

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2026-08-25T21:13:54.678364-07:00

North America Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Airlines

ch-aviation • Paul Ash

Pakistani gov't to settle $35mn dispute over PIA's NYC hotel

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2026-08-25T19:50:12.061145-07:00

M&A Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines

ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Jin Air to absorb Air Busan and Air Seoul in late 1Q27

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2026-08-25T16:50:23.102051-07:00

Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation

FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

FAA’s supersonic plan draws fire over sonic-boom metric

By FlightGlobal: Using 'overpressure' to regulate supersonic flight has spurred opposition from environmental groups; concern has even arisen within the industry despite broad support.

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2026-08-25T14:50:18.658725-07:00

ATC Helicopter North America Airports Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

Reuters • David Shepardson

US FAA says antenna relocated after Marine One safety incident

By Reuters: The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday that an antenna was relocated and a procedure changed after a military helicopter carrying President Donald Trump came ‌too close to a passenger jet departing Reagan Washington National Airport.

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2026-08-25T11:35:46.079426-07:00