FlightGlobalDominic Perry

Falcon 10X begins flight-test campaign, targets type certification in 2027

Dassault’s new flagship ultra-long-range business jet, the Falcon 10X, completed its maiden flight June 19 and has entered an initial flight-test campaign. The program is aiming for type certification of the 10X in 2027, with Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X engines powering the first flight.

AviacionlineEdgardo Gimenez Mazó

Air Transat inaugurates first-ever nonstop flight between North America and Albania

By Aviacionline: Canada Air Transat inaugurates first-ever nonstop flight between North America and Albania The route to the European country is part of the summer programming for the Canada-based company viernes 19 de junio de 2026 12:43 Edgardo Gimenez Mazó Contando la aviación desde marzo del año 2000.

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2026-06-19T09:13:23.558116-07:00
BloombergKate Duffy, Leen Al-Rashdan

Ryanair Extends CEO Michael O’Leary’s Contract Until 2032

By Bloomberg: Ryanair Holdings Plc, the largest discount carrier in Europe, is extending the contract of brash Chief Executive Officer Michael O’Leary until 2032 and giving the billionaire an opportunity to earn another massive payout.

2026-06-19T06:39:27.906889-07:00
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FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

Norse Atlantic details take-up from rights issue

By FlightGlobal: Scandinavian budget carrier had offered new shares as well as conversion of bonds. Long-haul budget carrier Norse Atlantic has disclosed that 78.8% of the subscription rights for its recent new share issue were validly exercised.

2026-06-19T15:08:17.145474-07:00
Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

Non-Rev United Airlines Flight Attendants Might Soon Be Allowed to Use Crew Rest Bunks On Long-Haul Flights

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: United Airlines flight attendants using their ‘non-rev’ travel privileges might soon be allowed to use the secret crew rest bunks on widebody aircraft equipped with the facilities, after the crew union reached an agreement on the matter with the Chicago-based airline.

2026-06-19T08:09:55.073023-07:00