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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

South Korea Refers Seven Transport Officials to Prosecutors Over Jeju Air Muan Crash Localizer Claims

South Korean police referred seven transport ministry officials to prosecutors over allegedly misleading information about the condition of Muan airport’s localizer, which the Jeju Air flight struck before crashing on Dec. 29, 2024. The allegations add a potential accountability dimension to the fatal accident investigation.

Also: FlightGlobal

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2026-08-31T17:20:07.367010-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

JetBlue’s acquisition of Spirit’s LaGuardia slots gets tentative nod from US FAA

By FlightGlobal: Regulator says proposed sale is in the public interest because it allows low-fare competition to continue at the airport.

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FAA Tentatively Approves JetBlue’s Acquisition of Spirit Slots at LaGuardia

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2026-09-01T02:35:17.471168-07:00

Africa Airlines Delta Air Lines

ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Delta exits Ghana national airline partner race

By ch-aviation: Delta Air Lines (DL, Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson) reportedly has withdrawn from Ghana's process to select a strategic partner for its planned new national airline after opting not to participate in the government's formal expression of interest.

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2026-09-01T02:05:29.545863-07:00

Africa M&A Aircraft Finance & Leasing Airlines

ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

SAA to restart strategic equity partner search

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Also: Airline Economics

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2026-09-01T00:20:26.465624-07:00

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Reuters • George Obulutsa, Vincent Mumo Nzilani

Kenya aviation workers end strike that disrupted flights, officials say

By Reuters: Kenya's aviation workers have called off a strike that disrupted flights at its main international and other airports, Transport Minister Davis Chirchir and aviation workers union head, Moss Ndiema, said on Tuesday.

Also: Associated Press, Bloomberg and The Independent

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2026-08-31T23:20:41.333353-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Aeroflot Group Reports First-Half Loss as Fuel Costs Weigh on Performance

By FlightGlobal: Russian operator posts net loss under international accounting standards. Aeroflot Group is working on revenue and network optimisation in a bid to ease the impact of fuel costs on its financial performance.

Also: Airline Economics

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2026-08-31T22:35:02.690631-07:00

Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

ch-aviation • Paul Ash

Russian court upholds $136mn fine against Tupolev

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2026-08-31T21:05:33.826352-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Iran’s Atlas Air launches scheduled Belarus flights

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2026-08-31T22:21:30.848673-07:00

South Korea Refers Seven Transport Officials to Prosecutors Over Jeju Air Muan Crash Localizer Claims

JetBlue’s acquisition of Spirit’s LaGuardia slots gets tentative nod from US FAA

FAA Tentatively Approves JetBlue’s Acquisition of Spirit Slots at LaGuardia

Delta exits Ghana national airline partner race

SAA to restart strategic equity partner search

Kenya aviation workers end strike that disrupted flights, officials say

Aeroflot Group Reports First-Half Loss as Fuel Costs Weigh on Performance

Russian court upholds $136mn fine against Tupolev

Iran’s Atlas Air launches scheduled Belarus flights

JetBlue’s acquisition of Spirit’s LaGuardia slots gets tentative nod from US FAA

Delta exits Ghana national airline partner race

South Korea Refers Seven Officials to Prosecutors Over Jeju Air Muan Crash

SAA to restart strategic equity partner search

Kenya aviation workers end strike that disrupted flights, officials say

Aeroflot Group Reports First-Half Loss as Fuel Costs Weigh on Performance

CAE, Airbus to set up first A220 simulator in Singapore

FedEx to open integrated cargo hub at Delhi

Global passenger traffic returns to growth in July as Middle East decline eases

Airlink Jets’ 50-Foot Stadium Flyover Sparks Online Debate

Fuel shock pushes TAP and China’s ‘Big Three’ deeper into first-half losses

American Airlines’ OneCabin Push Targets Cabin Failures as Service Overhaul Broadens

Kenya airport strike disrupts Nairobi flights, stranding thousands of passengers

Philippine Airlines adds Melbourne frequency as Korean Air revives Seoul link; 50-year franchise advances

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