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flyadeal opens Madinah as fourth base, stations two A320s and launches five routes including Istanbul Sabiha

Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal has opened Madinah as its fourth operational base, stationing two Airbus A320-family aircraft and launching five new routes — one international to Istanbul Sabiha and four domestic services to Abha, Al Hofuf, Jazan and Tabuk — increasing weekly flights from Madinah by roughly 40%.

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flyadeal launches five routes from new Madinah base including Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen

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flyadeal launches five new routes from Madinah, boosting weekly flights by 40%

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Sichuan Airlines raises $343 million in capital to support growth

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Israir secures $35M block-seat deal with Issta to back two Airbus A330s

By FlightGlobal: Israir Group has reached a provisional a provisional block-seat agreement with tourism agency Issta which will support the Israeli operator's planned acquisition of a pair of Airbus A330s.

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Yemenia to launch int'l flights from Socotra island

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US awards radar contracts to RTX, Indra in air traffic overhaul

By Reuters: The United States awarded contracts on Monday to RTX Corp and Spain's Indra Sistemas to supply new radars for its aging air traffic control system, a major step in a multi-billion-dollar overhaul, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a statement.

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FAA selects two contractors to replace 612 aging radar systems used by air traffic controllers

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FAA selects Collins Aerospace and Indra to replace up to 612 radars by June 2028

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Ryanair 737-800 Flew Four Sectors With Damaged Engine Nacelle After Faro Landing

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Avelo to cut six 737-700s from fleet and close trio of bases

By FlightGlobal: Houston-based low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines is closing three crew bases and removing six Boeing 737-700s from its fleet as part of network streamlining efforts following a major recapitalisation that has strengthened its balance sheet.

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flyadeal opens Madinah as fourth base, stations two A320s and launches five routes including Istanbul Sabiha

flyadeal launches five routes from new Madinah base including Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen

flyadeal launches five new routes from Madinah, boosting weekly flights by 40%

Sichuan Airlines raises $343 million in capital to support growth

Israir secures $35M block-seat deal with Issta to back two Airbus A330s

Yemenia to launch int'l flights from Socotra island

S7 Airlines in talks to firm-order 100 Tupolev Tu-214s, a major boost for Russian aircraft production

US awards radar contracts to RTX, Indra in air traffic overhaul

FAA selects two contractors to replace 612 aging radar systems used by air traffic controllers

FAA selects Collins Aerospace and Indra to replace up to 612 radars by June 2028

Ryanair 737-800 Flew Four Sectors With Damaged Engine Nacelle After Faro Landing

Avelo to cut six 737-700s from fleet and close trio of bases

Flyadeal opens Madinah as fourth base, stations two A320s and launches five new routes

Sichuan Airlines raises $343 million in capital to support growth

Yemenia to launch int'l flights from Socotra island

Israir secures $35M block-seat deal with Issta to back two Airbus A330s

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S7 Airlines in talks to firm-order 100 Tupolev Tu-214s, a major boost for Russian aircraft production

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