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Middle East Leadership Airlines

FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Oman Air names Nasser Al Sharji CEO from September 2026 as Con Korfiatis moves to advisory role

Oman Air has appointed Nasser Al Sharji as chief executive, effective September 1, 2026, replacing Con Korfiatis after just over two years in charge. The leadership change coincides with fellow state-owned Omani carrier SalamAir naming Yaqoob Al Kiyumi as its new CEO.

FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

SalamAir becomes second Omani carrier to name new chief executive on same day

Airline Economics • Lavanya Ahire

Oman Air appoints Nasser Al Sharji as chief executive officer

5 Sources

2026-08-20T04:05:25.673454-07:00

PaxEx Airlines

APEX • Joshua Kupietzky

American Airlines Brings Seatback Screens and More Premium Seats to Narrowbody Fleet

By APEX: American Airlines will bring seatback entertainment to every narrowbody seat while expanding premium seating.

Dj's Aviation

American Airlines to Restore Seatback Entertainment on Narrowbody Fleet

Aircraft Interiors International

American Airlines makes significant investments in its narrowbody experience

8 Sources

2026-08-20T03:35:17.055206-07:00

eVTOL Policy & Regulation Asia-Pacific (APAC)

aeromorning.com

Sri Lanka Adopts EHang Program to Evaluate Pilotless eVTOL Aircraft

By aeromorning.com: Sri Lanka adopts EHang’s Global Fast Track to accelerate pilotless eVTOL evaluation and deployment via a regulatory sandbox, overseen by the CAASL.

eVTOL Insights

EHang Launches International Fast-Track Framework for Pilotless eVTOL Operations

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3 Sources

2026-08-19T20:33:11.806368-07:00

Middle East Airports Airline Industry & Market Trends Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Asia-Pacific (APAC)

New York Times • John Yoon

Why Your Next Long-Haul Layover May Be in Seoul, Not Dubai

By New York Times: The Iran war has slashed transit traffic at Middle Eastern airports, creating opportunities for hubs in Asia and beyond — at least for now.

1 Source

2026-08-20T03:05:07.294657-07:00

Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

World’s longest aircraft project moves into industrialization phase

By Air Data News: The 109-meter WindRunner is taking shape around a global supply chain as its developer expands plans beyond its original Radia is advancing development of the WindRunner , the extraordinary 109-meter-long cargo aircraft conceived to transport oversized loads that cannot fit inside conventional freighters.

1 Source

2026-08-20T03:05:12.693101-07:00

Europe Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Aircraft Finance & Leasing Airlines

FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Norse Atlantic sees ‘strong interest’ in possible takeover after disappointing second quarter

By FlightGlobal: Scandinavian carrier also expects decision within a month on reallocating 787s returned by IndiGo following lease termination.

1 Source

2026-08-20T03:05:12.933959-07:00

Middle East Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airlines

ch-aviation • Vanja Popovic

Iran lost 100 civilian aircraft during war

By ch-aviation: This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data.

1 Source

2026-08-20T01:50:36.467155-07:00

Policy & Regulation Airlines

ch-aviation • Paul Ash

Russia Proposes New Rules for Local Airlines’ International Operations

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1 Source

2026-08-20T02:33:14.820675-07:00

Oman Air names Nasser Al Sharji CEO from September 2026 as Con Korfiatis moves to advisory role

SalamAir becomes second Omani carrier to name new chief executive on same day

Oman Air appoints Nasser Al Sharji as chief executive officer

American Airlines Brings Seatback Screens and More Premium Seats to Narrowbody Fleet

American Airlines to Restore Seatback Entertainment on Narrowbody Fleet

American Airlines makes significant investments in its narrowbody experience

Sri Lanka Adopts EHang Program to Evaluate Pilotless eVTOL Aircraft

EHang Launches International Fast-Track Framework for Pilotless eVTOL Operations

Why Your Next Long-Haul Layover May Be in Seoul, Not Dubai

World’s longest aircraft project moves into industrialization phase

Norse Atlantic sees ‘strong interest’ in possible takeover after disappointing second quarter

Iran lost 100 civilian aircraft during war

Russia Proposes New Rules for Local Airlines’ International Operations

Oman Air names new chief as Korfiatis steps aside after two years in the role

Sri Lanka Adopts EHang Program to Evaluate Pilotless eVTOL Aircraft

American Airlines Brings Seatback Screens and More Premium Seats to Narrowbody Fleet

Norse Atlantic sees ‘strong interest’ in possible takeover after disappointing second quarter

Why Your Next Long-Haul Layover May Be in Seoul, Not Dubai

World’s longest aircraft project moves into industrialization phase

A350F test aircraft emerges in distinctive ‘parcel’ paint scheme

Norse Atlantic turns in heavy losses as shift in business model hammers revenues

Singapore Airlines expands Europe network with new Madrid route, more flights

Azul says four-year E195-E2 grounding problem is over

American Airlines to Install Seatback Screens Across 800+ Narrowbody Aircraft

ATSB finds Qantas A380 flew two long-haul sectors with maintenance lamp left inside wing

Google wins Spirit Airlines’ business-data trove for $10 million to train AI models

UK-backed Operation Blue Skies to test contrail avoidance across North Atlantic airspace

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