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• Sarah Kopit
How the Iran War Disrupted Global Air Travel and Airline Operations
By Skift: Welcome to a special weekend edition of Skift’s regular newsletter, The Daily. You can subscribe here. And you can read all of Skift’s Iran War coverage.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
SAS evacuates 3,500+ wounded Ukrainian soldiers using converted Boeing 737 flying hospital
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Scandinavian Airlines has transported over 3,500 injured soldiers from Ukraine using a Boeing 737 converted into a flying hospital.
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Qantas names new Chief Technology, AI and Transformation Officer as it ramps up digital strategy
By ch-aviation: Access the article “Qantas appoints new Chief Technology, AI and Transformation Officer” and more exclusive aviation news. Subscribe now!.
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Aviation.travel
• Juergen Steinmetz
Saudi-backed Riyadh Air’s 15-route launch could upend Emirates and Qatar Airways
By Aviation.travel: Saudi Arabia’s new airline, Riyadh Air, is preparing to enter a turbulent Gulf aviation market as geopolitical tensions disrupt regional air traffic. Backed.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
Why Airlines Are Obsessed With Net Promoter Scores — How NPS Can Help Them Save Money
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Airlines prioritize Net Promoter Scores to strategically enhance customer satisfaction and reduce operational costs.
Breitflyte
• Joe Breitfeller
Vietjet to launch Da Nang–Jakarta (Apr 29) and Nha Trang–Singapore (Jun 1) international services
By Breitflyte: Vietjet has announced the launch of two new routes, including service between Da Nang and Jakarta, as well as between Nha Trang and Singapore. The routes will commence on April 29th and June 1, 2026, respectively.
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
Australia Advises Citizens Not to Travel Through Dubai — Including Transit Flights — Citing Security Threats
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: The Australian government advises citizens against all travel through Dubai, including for layovers, due to security threats.
