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AeroTime • Gabriele Petrauskaite

Malaysia aviation regulator reviews security screening after Malaysia Airlines pilot’s arrest in Indonesia

Malaysia’s aviation regulator has launched a security review after a Malaysia Airlines pilot was arrested in Indonesia over alleged drug smuggling. The inquiry will examine whether existing screening and security procedures were adequate, putting crew access controls and aviation security practices under scrutiny.

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2026-08-02T20:15:08.798557-07:00

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Air China to launch Beijing-Copenhagen-Reykjavik 5th freedom

By ch-aviation: Air China (CA, Beijing Capital) will launch a 3x weekly fifth-freedom service connecting Beijing Capital, Copenhagen Kastrup, and Reykjavik Keflavik on October 26, 2026.

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2026-08-02T19:14:29.078605-07:00

Aerial Firefighting Helicopter Europe Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

CNBC

Two Firefighting Helicopters Collide in Greece, Killing Two; French Wildfire Changes Course

By CNBC: Two people on one helicopter died, while the crew on the other survived, the fire service said. Investigations had started into what caused the collision.

aviationnews.eu

Two Leased Bell Firefighting Helicopters Collide Mid-Air Fighting Severe Wildfire in Western Attica, Leaving Two Dead

FL360aero

Two Bell 214ST Firefighting Helicopters Collide Mid-Air During Greece Wildfire; Four Crew Rescued

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2026-08-02T15:59:13.624084-07:00

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PaxEx.Aero • Seth Miller

Delta, DraftKings Launch SkyPicks Inflight Sports "Gaming"

By PaxEx.Aero: Delta's partnership with DraftKings is now flying, and the companies are working VERY hard to make sure everyone believes SkyPicks is not gambling.

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2026-08-02T13:34:06.509415-07:00

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CNBC • Lindsey Jacobson

Why airfare is so high and why it'll likely stay that way

By CNBC: Flights are getting more expensive this year and airline executives say travelers shouldn't expect prices to come down anytime soon.

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2026-08-02T13:30:51.762787-07:00

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Reuters

WestJet begins flight cancellations ahead of strike

By Reuters: WestJet said on Saturday it ‌has cancelled 86 flights.

The Points Guy

One of Canada’s largest airlines grounds flights as crews strike

Aviation Source

WestJet Flight Attendants Strike Grounds Flights Across Canada

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2026-08-01T23:19:33.095651-07:00

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AeroTime • Gabriele Petrauskaite

Brazil approves American Airlines' $100M investment in Azul

By AeroTime: Brazil's antitrust regulator cleared American Airlines' $100M investment in Azul as part of the Brazilian carrier's restructuring.

1 Source

2026-08-02T07:02:53.853615-07:00

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Bloomberg • Kriston Capps

United Proposal for Dulles Wins a Powerful Ally in Trump

By Bloomberg: With pre-approval from the White House, a $22 billion plan from United Airlines for Dulles shows how federal building projects are changing.

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2026-08-02T05:17:06.068624-07:00

Malaysia aviation regulator reviews security screening after Malaysia Airlines pilot’s arrest in Indonesia

Air China to launch Beijing-Copenhagen-Reykjavik 5th freedom

Two Firefighting Helicopters Collide in Greece, Killing Two; French Wildfire Changes Course

Two Leased Bell Firefighting Helicopters Collide Mid-Air Fighting Severe Wildfire in Western Attica, Leaving Two Dead

Two Bell 214ST Firefighting Helicopters Collide Mid-Air During Greece Wildfire; Four Crew Rescued

Delta, DraftKings Launch SkyPicks Inflight Sports "Gaming"

Why airfare is so high and why it'll likely stay that way

WestJet begins flight cancellations ahead of strike

One of Canada’s largest airlines grounds flights as crews strike

WestJet Flight Attendants Strike Grounds Flights Across Canada

Brazil approves American Airlines' $100M investment in Azul

United Proposal for Dulles Wins a Powerful Ally in Trump

Authorities probe screening after Malaysia Airlines pilot’s alleged drug smuggling

Air China to launch Beijing-Copenhagen-Reykjavik 5th freedom

Two Firefighting Helicopters Collide in Greece, Killing Two; French Wildfire Changes Course

Delta, DraftKings Launch SkyPicks Inflight Sports "Gaming"

Why airfare is so high and why it'll likely stay that way

Brazil approves American Airlines' $100M investment in Azul

Why flights are so expensive and will likely stay that way

Bamboo Airways Halts Scheduled Flights Amid Tax Debt and Fleet Crisis

IndiGo Ends Interim Widebody Operations as Geopolitical Pressures Force Strategic Pause

JetBlue Delivers Strong Q2 2026 Revenue Growth, Reinstating 2026 Outlook

IAG keeps 2026 capacity flat as British Airways benefits from Middle East rerouting and Aer Lingus weighs on profits

Indonesia arrests Malaysia Airlines pilot over alleged smuggling of 26 kilograms of MDMA

WestJet begins parking Boeing 737s as flight-attendant strike threat escalates

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