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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Air Arabia targets third-quarter launch of Saudi venture from Dammam

Air Arabia expects to begin operations in the third quarter with its new Saudi Arabian airline, established with investment partners after receiving the rights to create an operator in Dammam last year. The launch would expand the Middle Eastern budget carrier’s presence in the Saudi market.

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2026-08-14T01:35:13.939468-07:00

Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

First serial MC-21-310 flown to Moscow for customer painting preparation

By FlightGlobal: Production-standard twinjet undertakes long-distance flight days after maiden sortie. Russia’s United Aircraft has flown the initial serially-built Yakovlev MC-21-310 to Moscow for testing and preparation for painting in customer colours.

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2026-08-14T00:36:12.654420-07:00

PaxEx Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines Delta Air Lines

AirInsight • Addison Schonland

Delta’s On-Time Rate Improved—But So Did Its Operational Chaos

By AirInsight: Delta Air Lines’ on-time rate improved in the first half of 2026 — 78.7% to 79.3%, good for second among the major US carriers. By the metric most coverage and DOT reporting leads with, Delta looks fine, maybe even a little better than last year.

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2026-08-14T00:05:22.107333-07:00

ch-aviation • Armin Kific

Airbus records 203 net new orders in July 2026

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2026-08-13T22:50:17.067766-07:00

Leadership Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Air India

CNBC • Priyanka Salve

Tata chairman’s shock exit move puts JLR owner's bets on chips, iPhones and Air India at risk

By CNBC: Tata Sons Chairman's sudden exit plan has sparked concerns over the Indian multinational's commitment to invest big bucks in projects of national importance.

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2026-08-14T00:36:02.817587-07:00

Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Airlines Spirit Airlines

FL360aero • Delta Flight DL

From New Headquarters to Bankruptcy Asset: Spirit Airlines’ $93.25 Million Dania Beach Campus Sale

By FL360aero: $93.25 million sale: Spirit Airlines’ former Dania Beach headquarters campus was won at auction by an affiliate of Boston-based Hill City Capital for $93.25 auction: The winning bid was submitted during the bankruptcy-court auction on August 11, with the transaction still subject to court approval.

Also: Airline Economics

2 Sources

2026-08-13T22:35:07.117027-07:00

Routes Airlines

ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Nok Air Plans to Resume International Flights With Bangkok–Hyderabad Service in October 2026

By ch-aviation: Nok Air (DD, Bangkok Don Mueang) plans to resume international operations on October 14, 2026, with 4x weekly Bangkok Don Mueang-Hyderabad International flights using B737-800s, according to ch-aviation schedules data.

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2026-08-13T21:35:35.587230-07:00

NTSB Europe Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Boeing Boeing 737

Associated Press • Josh Funk, Rio Yamat

NTSB: Engine Debris Shattered Ryanair Plane Window, Nearly Sucking Passenger Out

By Associated Press: Investigators say broken engine parts shattered a window on a Ryanair plane shortly after takeoff in Greece last month, causing a man’s head to be sucked into the hole in the fuselage before his fellow passengers pulled him to safety.

Reuters

Bird remains found aboard 737 engine from Ryanair Greek incident

Aviation Source

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on Ryanair Boeing 737 Engine Failure over Greece

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2026-08-13T11:35:08.448175-07:00

Air Arabia targets third-quarter launch of Saudi venture from Dammam

First serial MC-21-310 flown to Moscow for customer painting preparation

Delta’s On-Time Rate Improved—But So Did Its Operational Chaos

Airbus records 203 net new orders in July 2026

Tata chairman’s shock exit move puts JLR owner's bets on chips, iPhones and Air India at risk

From New Headquarters to Bankruptcy Asset: Spirit Airlines’ $93.25 Million Dania Beach Campus Sale

Nok Air Plans to Resume International Flights With Bangkok–Hyderabad Service in October 2026

NTSB: Engine Debris Shattered Ryanair Plane Window, Nearly Sucking Passenger Out

Bird remains found aboard 737 engine from Ryanair Greek incident

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on Ryanair Boeing 737 Engine Failure over Greece

Air Arabia expects third-quarter debut for Saudi airline venture

First serial MC-21-310 flown to Moscow for customer painting preparation

Tata chairman’s shock exit move puts JLR owner's bets on chips, iPhones and Air India at risk

Delta’s On-Time Rate Improved—But So Did Its Operational Chaos

From New Headquarters to Bankruptcy Asset: Spirit Airlines’ $93.25 Million Dania Beach Campus Sale

Airbus records 203 net new orders in July 2026

Heart Aerospace flies full-scale electric aircraft demonstrator for first time

Taiwan's Starlux Airlines launches Taipei-Prague flights

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