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Reuters

Bomb threats divert multiple European flights, including Aer Lingus A320 bound for Rome

An Aer Lingus A320 flying from Dublin to Rome diverted to a French military air base Thursday after a bomb threat, with more than 150 people aboard. The diversion was part of a broader wave of alerts that disrupted passenger flights across Europe, prompting further diversions and a military escort for another flight.

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2026-11-05T01:04:27.618062-08:00
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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Fatal skydive crash pilot failed to pull Caravan out of intentional steep descent

By FlightGlobal: Aircraft initially followed post-jump profile of previous flights before exceeding maximum speed limit. US investigators believe a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan pilot intentionally put the aircraft into a steep descent after releasing skydivers, but failed to pull out before the aircraft exceeded its speed limits.

2026-11-05T03:05:30.366773-08:00
eVTOL   Europe   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Vaeridion Raises Nearly €125 Million to Build Electric Microliner Prototype and Assembly Line

By FlightGlobal: Equity raise on top of European grant will enable construction of first Microliner prototype and final assembly line.

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2026-11-05T00:04:56.579346-08:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Middle East   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Middle East disruption slashes Emirates’ interim profit by two-thirds

By FlightGlobal: Dubai-based carrier yet to restore full pre-crisis operation but tempers impact of fuel-price spike. Emirates Airline recorded a two-thirds slump in pre-tax and net profit for the first half of the year, as the Dubai-based carrier was squeezed by regional conflict.

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2026-11-05T00:04:56.838194-08:00
Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airbus A320   Airlines   Embraer   KLM  
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KLM sees 1,000 fewer jobs in push to restore profitability

By Reuters: KLM said on ​Thursday that ‌the number of ​jobs at ​the Dutch airline ⁠will ​decrease by ​almost another 15%, with around ​1,000 ​fewer positions expected in ‌the ⁠coming years as part ​of ​the ⁠company's plan to ​lower ​costs ⁠and restore profitability.

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2026-11-05T00:04:22.874739-08:00