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Routes Africa Orders Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Jambojet plans Entebbe and Dar es Salaam launches by March 2027 as it weighs jets and fleet growth

Kenyan regional carrier Jambojet plans to launch services to Entebbe and Dar es Salaam by March 2027 while developing a 10-year network strategy. Management is also considering jet aircraft for longer-term growth, although delivery of its 12th aircraft has slipped to the fourth quarter of 2026.

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New Jambojet chairman outlines fleet and network expansion plans

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Jambojet to receive 12th aircraft later than planned in 4Q2026: CEO

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2026-09-22T02:51:19.631666-07:00

Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airbus Airbus A320

AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Airbus converts former A380 wing facility to A321 line in push to rate 75

By AeroTime: Airbus is spending over $200 million (£150 million) to convert a former A380 wing production facility in Broughton, UK, into a dedicated A321 line.

Also: Air Data News and Simple Flying

3 Sources

2026-09-22T01:37:06.490994-07:00

ATC Airports Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Airbus A320

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Runway lighting scrutinised after last year’s A320 near-collision at Nice

By FlightGlobal: Inbound Nouvelair jet aligned with wrong runway at night before overflying waiting EasyJet aircraft. French investigators probing a serious proximity event at Nice a year ago are exploring potential improvement in runway lighting requirements and use of surface-movement radar.

2 Sources

2026-09-22T00:50:01.075564-07:00

Routes Middle East Africa Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact KLM

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FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

KLM becomes latest carrier to resume Middle East flights this winter

By FlightGlobal: Dutch carrier also aims to serve Entebbe in Uganda again as Ebola-related travel restrictions lift. KLM plans to reinstate flights to Dubai, Dammam and Riyadh at the start of the winter season, after suspending the routes earlier this year due to the Middle East conflict.

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2026-09-22T03:05:10.847863-07:00

Europe Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

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Reuters • Oliver Taslic

Breakingviews - COMMENTARY: Europe’s unluckiest airline wisely clips its wings

By Reuters: Wizz Air ‌has been rocked by engine issues, conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and Covid-19. The £1 bln carrier’s 2030 targets suggest fleet growth below prior goals, and ⁠margins lower than in its heyday.

1 Source

2026-09-22T03:06:22.386416-07:00

Europe Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Istanbul opens sixth runway and first with east-west orientation

By FlightGlobal: New facility intended to increase Turkish hub’s flexibility.

Also: Airport World

2 Sources

2026-09-21T23:35:26.869172-07:00

Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Middle East M&A Aircraft Finance & Leasing

ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Abu Dhabi sovereign investor eyes stake in US's Atlas Air

By ch-aviation: Abu Dhabi sovereign investor L'imad Holding, whose portfolio includes Etihad Aviation Group, is reportedly considering bidding for a stake in Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, parent of Atlas Air, in a transaction that could value the group at USD10 billion or more.

Air Cargo News

L’imad weighs up bid for cargo carrier Atlas Air

3 Sources

2026-09-21T23:21:22.699644-07:00

777X Supply Chain Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Boeing

ch-aviation • Paul Ash

Emirates mulls swapping B787s for B777X amid delivery crunch

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2026-09-21T21:50:05.300015-07:00

Jambojet plans Entebbe and Dar es Salaam launches by March 2027 as it weighs jets and fleet growth

New Jambojet chairman outlines fleet and network expansion plans

Jambojet to receive 12th aircraft later than planned in 4Q2026: CEO

Airbus converts former A380 wing facility to A321 line in push to rate 75

Runway lighting scrutinised after last year’s A320 near-collision at Nice

KLM becomes latest carrier to resume Middle East flights this winter

Breakingviews - COMMENTARY: Europe’s unluckiest airline wisely clips its wings

Istanbul opens sixth runway and first with east-west orientation

Abu Dhabi sovereign investor eyes stake in US's Atlas Air

L’imad weighs up bid for cargo carrier Atlas Air

Emirates mulls swapping B787s for B777X amid delivery crunch

Breakingviews - COMMENTARY: Europe’s unluckiest airline wisely clips its wings

KLM becomes latest carrier to resume Middle East flights this winter

Kenya's Jubba Airways resumes international operations

Airbus converts former A380 wing facility to A321 line in push to rate 75

Runway lighting scrutinised after last year’s A320 near-collision at Nice

Istanbul opens sixth runway and first with east-west orientation

Oil Rises as U.S. Warns It Will Shut Down All Iranian Airlines

U.S. threatens to 'shut down' Iranian airlines as Houthis tighten pressure on oil route

US airlines oppose Air China's extra scheduled flights

VietJetAir targets up to five AOCs within decade

Airbus invests £150 million to convert former A380 facility for A321neo wing production

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Delta A321neo diverts to Honolulu after reported cabin fumes; passengers taken to emergency room

Malaysia Airlines nears order for around 10 Boeing 787-10s to replace leased A350s

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