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Russia restricts Azur Air AOC after audit flags equipment-related cancellations

Russia's air regulator limited Azur Air's air operator certificate until 8 June 2026 following a FAVT audit carried out 19 February–5 March 2026, prompted by equipment-related cancellations and systemic delays that disrupted leisure services. Regulators ordered corrective plans, tighter reliability controls and regular reporting; a separate report said no safety non‑compliance was identified.

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Russia’s FAVT restricts Azur Air AOC after audit cites equipment-related cancellations (restriction until 8 Jun 2026)

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Regulator Finds No Safety Non‑Compliance at Russia’s Azur Air

2026-03-13T01:18:45.661866-07:00

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Bjorn's Corner: Blended Wing Body Airliners — History, Technology and Prospects (Part 1)

By Leeham News: March 13, 2026, ©. Leeham News: The flying wing has been researched for almost 100 years. During the Second World War, the Horten Brothers developed as flying wing military aircraft in Germany with mixed success.

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Embraer paid $80 million in U.S. tariffs before court ruling removed trade measure

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Italy’s Sky Services requests suspension of operating licence

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Qantas to pay about $74M to settle class action over refusal to provide cash refunds for Covid-cancelled flights

By Wall Street Journal: The Australian carrier agreed to pay to settle a class action over its decision not to offer immediate cash refunds for flights it canceled during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Qantas hit with $105m settlement; total fines and compensation under Alan Joyce reach ~$340m

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Reuters • Mohammad Yunus Yawar

Pakistan bombs Kam Air fuel depot near Kandahar airport, Taliban says

By Reuters: Pakistan bombed the fuel depot of private airline Kam Air near Afghanistan's Kandahar airport, the Taliban said on Friday, a significant escalation in the worst conflict in years between the neighbours despite China's efforts to mediate.

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Pakistan Air Force strikes fuel depots used by Kam Air near Kandahar Airport, Afghan government says

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Pakistan strikes Kam Air fuel depots in Afghanistan: Taliban spokesperson

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2026-03-12T21:33:27.356652-07:00

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flynas Posts Record Adjusted Net Profit of SAR 556 Million in 2025

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Russia restricts Azur Air AOC after audit flags equipment-related cancellations

Russia’s FAVT restricts Azur Air AOC after audit cites equipment-related cancellations (restriction until 8 Jun 2026)

Regulator Finds No Safety Non‑Compliance at Russia’s Azur Air

Bjorn's Corner: Blended Wing Body Airliners — History, Technology and Prospects (Part 1)

Embraer paid $80 million in U.S. tariffs before court ruling removed trade measure

Italy’s Sky Services requests suspension of operating licence

Qantas to pay about $74M to settle class action over refusal to provide cash refunds for Covid-cancelled flights

Qantas settles major COVID credits lawsuit

Qantas hit with $105m settlement; total fines and compensation under Alan Joyce reach ~$340m

Pakistan bombs Kam Air fuel depot near Kandahar airport, Taliban says

Pakistan Air Force strikes fuel depots used by Kam Air near Kandahar Airport, Afghan government says

Pakistan strikes Kam Air fuel depots in Afghanistan: Taliban spokesperson

Cebu Pacific increases capacity as Pratt & Whitney GTF pressures ease

flynas Posts Record Adjusted Net Profit of SAR 556 Million in 2025

Embraer paid $80 million in U.S. tariffs before court ruling removed trade measure

Bjorn's Corner: Blended Wing Body Airliners — History, Technology and Prospects (Part 1)

Italy’s Sky Services requests suspension of operating licence

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Qantas to pay about $74M to settle class action over refusal to provide cash refunds for Covid-cancelled flights

Pakistan bombs Kam Air fuel depot near Kandahar airport, Taliban says

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