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Parata Air wins approval for Seoul–Los Angeles flights from early 2027

South Korean startup Parata Air has secured regulatory approval to operate scheduled service between Seoul Incheon and Los Angeles International. The Yangyang-based carrier plans to launch the long-haul route around April 2027, adding a new entrant to the South Korea–U.S. market.

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2026-08-18T17:50:20.044210-07:00

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Hong Kong Air Cargo launches Navi Mumbai charters

By ch-aviation: Hong Kong Air Cargo (RH, Hong Kong International) has launched 3x weekly cargo charters between Hong Kong International and Navi Mumbai International, becoming the first foreign carrier to operate at the new Indian airport.

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2026-08-18T17:06:27.052409-07:00

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SAS Set to Launch Nonstop Copenhagen–Mumbai Flights in October

By Aviation Source: SAS returns to India after a 17-year absence, with the launch of a nonstop service connecting Copenhagen and Mumbai set for 1 October 2026.

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SAS to Launch Five Weekly Copenhagen–Mumbai Flights in October 2026

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SAS revises Mumbai operations, to start from October 1

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2026-08-18T14:30:36.875052-07:00

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Air New Zealand taps former Air India CEO Campbell Wilson for board

By Reuters: Air New Zealand said on Wednesday it will appoint former Air India CEO and managing director Campbell Wilson ‌and former CFO Robert McDonald, as directors on its board, effective September 24, when it holds its annual shareholders' meeting.

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2026-08-18T15:28:49.328267-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Fiji Airways secures US$90.5mn borrowing guarantee

By ch-aviation: Fiji Airways (FJ, Nadi) has secured parliamentary approval for a FJD200 million Fijian dollar (USD90.5 million) government guarantee for additional borrowing as the carrier faces liquidity pressure and elevated fuel costs, according to local media.

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2026-08-18T15:05:29.017726-07:00

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Etihad to Launch Seasonal Abu Dhabi–Gothenburg Service With Narrowbody Aircraft

By travelingformiles.com: Etihad has announced a new seasonal route between Abu Dhabi and Gothenburg which will launch this winter and will be Gothenburg's first direct service to the Middle East.

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Etihad Airways to Launch Direct Flights from Gothenburg to Abu Dhabi

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2026-08-18T05:45:37.563633-07:00

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CNBC • Leslie Josephs

2026-08-18T06:05:57.246620-07:00

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Leeham News • Howard Hardee

North Atlantic Airspace-Scale Contrail Trial Underway

By Leeham News: Free for nonsubscribers By Charlotte Bailey Aug. 18, 2026.

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2026-08-18T14:13:36.853952-07:00

Parata Air wins approval for Seoul–Los Angeles flights from early 2027

Hong Kong Air Cargo launches Navi Mumbai charters

SAS Set to Launch Nonstop Copenhagen–Mumbai Flights in October

SAS to Launch Five Weekly Copenhagen–Mumbai Flights in October 2026

SAS revises Mumbai operations, to start from October 1

Air New Zealand taps former Air India CEO Campbell Wilson for board

Fiji Airways secures US$90.5mn borrowing guarantee

Etihad to Launch Seasonal Abu Dhabi–Gothenburg Service With Narrowbody Aircraft

Etihad Airways to Launch Direct Flights from Gothenburg to Abu Dhabi

American Airlines to add seatback screens, bigger first class in race to catch up to Delta and United

American Airlines U-turn: Seatback screens coming to all classes in 2028

American Airlines Reverses Course, Bringing Seatback Screens Back to Narrow-Body Fleet

North Atlantic Airspace-Scale Contrail Trial Underway

South Korea's Parata Air eyes US flights in early 2Q27

Hong Kong Air Cargo launches Navi Mumbai charters

Air New Zealand taps former Air India CEO Campbell Wilson for board

Etihad to Launch Seasonal Abu Dhabi–Gothenburg Service With Narrowbody Aircraft

Fiji Airways secures US$90.5mn borrowing guarantee

SAS Set to Launch Nonstop Copenhagen–Mumbai Flights in October

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