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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Atran resumes operations after Russian regulator reinstates its certificate, launching with a Moscow–Mirny cargo flight

Volga-Dnepr Group’s cargo airline Atran has returned to service after Russia’s federal regulator reinstated its operating certificate. The carrier’s first reported flight was on the Moscow–Mirny route, using a Boeing 737 freighter.

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2026-10-16T09:05:14.380975-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

US's Key Lime Air inks new Denver lease after dispute

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2026-10-16T09:55:25.085877-07:00

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Reuters • Allison Lampert, David Shepardson

EXCLUSIVE: Trump move to restart direct US flights with Lebanon hits roadblock

By Reuters: The United Nations aviation agency has found Lebanon's main airport lacks valid certification, according to a report summary seen by Reuters, in a setback to US President Donald Trump's move to revive direct US-Beirut flights.

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2026-10-16T10:04:25.540019-07:00

AINonline • Charles Alcock

PrivatPort Brings Its FBO Network to Cancún and Tulum

By AINonline: Swissport spinoff adds two Mexico FBOs and names new leaders.

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2026-10-16T10:05:00.586258-07:00

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Bloomberg • Siddharth Philip

United, Air Canada Want to Add Routes to JV Amid Rising Tensions

By Bloomberg: United Airlines Holdings Inc. and Air Canada are looking to expand their existing joint venture to include more US-Canada routes, as travel between the two countries has been hammered by geopolitical pressures.

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2026-10-16T11:05:21.652061-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

No Surprise: Italian Airlines Fight Emirates as Dubai-Based Mega Carrier Seeks More Flying Rights in Italy

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Back in August, it was revealed that the Dubai-based mega airline Emirates was seeking greater flying rights in Italy. Specifically, the airline was reportedly seeking permission to operate more so-called ‘fifth freedom’ flights from Milan to the Americas, with an initial proposal for a service to Lima, Peru.

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2026-10-16T11:19:22.376806-07:00

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AINonline • Hanneke Weitering

French Gyroplane Maker DTA Aircraft Pitches Personal eVTOL

By AINonline: French gyroplane maker brings its JP1 multicopter to NBAA-BACE.

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2026-10-16T10:05:00.781877-07:00

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Cranky Flier • Andrew Bashuk

Cranky Weekly Review presented by Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport: Rapid Rewards Transforms, Delta One’s Next Act

By Cranky Flier: Another day and another dramatic change for Southwest Airlines — the carrier shared its 2027 Rapid Rewards Program and things sure are going to look different.

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2026-10-16T11:04:32.078514-07:00

Atran resumes operations after Russian regulator reinstates its certificate, launching with a Moscow–Mirny cargo flight

US's Key Lime Air inks new Denver lease after dispute

EXCLUSIVE: Trump move to restart direct US flights with Lebanon hits roadblock

PrivatPort Brings Its FBO Network to Cancún and Tulum

United, Air Canada Want to Add Routes to JV Amid Rising Tensions

No Surprise: Italian Airlines Fight Emirates as Dubai-Based Mega Carrier Seeks More Flying Rights in Italy

French Gyroplane Maker DTA Aircraft Pitches Personal eVTOL

Cranky Weekly Review presented by Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport: Rapid Rewards Transforms, Delta One’s Next Act

United, Air Canada Want to Add Routes to JV Amid Rising Tensions

No Surprise: Italian Airlines Fight Emirates as Dubai-Based Mega Carrier Seeks More Flying Rights in Italy

Cranky Weekly Review presented by Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport: Rapid Rewards Transforms, Delta One’s Next Act

US's Key Lime Air inks new Denver lease after dispute

PrivatPort Brings Its FBO Network to Cancún and Tulum

Volga-Dnepr carrier Atran restores operations with 737 freighter

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Portugal selects Lufthansa for up to 49.9% stake in TAP, choosing its proposal over Air France-KLM

Portugal selects Lufthansa for up to 49.9% stake in TAP, choosing its proposal over Air France-KLM

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