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FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Air France-KLM appoints COO Oltion Carkaxhija to lead Transavia

Air France-KLM has appointed group chief operating officer Oltion Carkaxhija as CEO of low-cost subsidiary Transavia, effective Sept. 4. Carkaxhija will focus on reinforcing Transavia’s position in the intra-European market as part of a broader management reshuffle at the group.

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2026-09-04T07:05:22.573046-07:00

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Bloomberg • Anusha Ondaatjie, Asantha Sirimanne

Rajapaksa’s Son Remanded in Custody in Sri Lanka Airbus Probe

By Bloomberg: Former Sri Lankan strongman Mahinda Rajapaksa’s eldest son was remanded in custody after being arrested earlier Friday by the island’s anti-graft body probing an Airbus SE aircraft purchase by the national carrier.

Also: Reuters, Economic Times and CNA

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2026-09-04T06:36:42.797468-07:00

Supply Chain Europe Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Pratt & Whitney invests millions in GTF and F-35 engine facility in Poland

By AeroTime: Pratt & Whitney is investing $25 million to expand a facility in Poland that supports production of precision parts used in GTF and F-35 engines.

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2026-09-04T07:05:16.054323-07:00

Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Embraer

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Leeham News • Howard Hardee

Will Embraer Go Big by Developing a Large Narrowbody Jet?

By Leeham News: Embraer has downplayed this possibility for years, though executives have welcomed the perception that the Brazilian airframer is capable of designing, developing and producing a large single-aisle aircraft to challenge the airframer duopoly's core products.

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2026-09-04T07:13:44.146068-07:00

MRO GA Aviation Safety & Regulation

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Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

FAA Issues Lycoming Engine AD Over Defective Piston Pins

By Flying Magazine: Airworthiness directive affects O-235, O-540, and IO-540 powerplants.

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2026-09-04T07:06:36.366843-07:00

Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Airlines Spirit Airlines

Bloomberg • Drake Bennett, Sri Taylor

Where Does Spirit Go When It Dies?

By Bloomberg: Behind the scenes with the skeleton crew that’s figuring out how to unwind every last bit of the airline.

Also: Bloomberg Law

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2026-09-04T05:07:25.156712-07:00

Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines Southwest Airlines

AirInsight • Addison Schonland

Southwest Airlines’ On-Time Performance Falls Behind the Industry in 2026

By AirInsight: By AirInsight's zero-grace-period standard, Southwest's on-time rate has collapsed in 2026 — and it's falling well behind the rest of the industry.

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2026-09-04T06:05:48.565123-07:00

Europe Orders Airlines Boeing

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ch-aviation • Vanja Popovic

Poland’s LOT to acquire two Virgin Atlantic B787-9s

By ch-aviation: Interested in Commercial Aviation/Business Aviation? Unlock exclusive news such as “Poland’s LOT to acquire two Virgin Atlantic B787-9s” today!.

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2026-09-04T07:13:55.994216-07:00

Air France-KLM appoints COO Oltion Carkaxhija to lead Transavia

Rajapaksa’s Son Remanded in Custody in Sri Lanka Airbus Probe

Pratt & Whitney invests millions in GTF and F-35 engine facility in Poland

Will Embraer Go Big by Developing a Large Narrowbody Jet?

FAA Issues Lycoming Engine AD Over Defective Piston Pins

Where Does Spirit Go When It Dies?

Southwest Airlines’ On-Time Performance Falls Behind the Industry in 2026

Poland’s LOT to acquire two Virgin Atlantic B787-9s

Why former Spirit Airlines flight attendants oppose Google buying defunct carrier’s data

Will Embraer Go Big by Developing a Large Narrowbody Jet?

Poland’s LOT to acquire two Virgin Atlantic B787-9s

FAA Issues Lycoming Engine AD Over Defective Piston Pins

Air France-KLM moves chief operating officer across to lead Transavia

Pratt & Whitney invests millions in GTF and F-35 engine facility in Poland

Why former Spirit Airlines flight attendants oppose Google buying defunct carrier’s data

Air India A320 issued stall warning when seatbelt signs off, injuring 24, investigators say

Soaring Jet Fuel Prices Cool Investor Appetite for Airline Bonds

Brazil's Embraer gets firm order for eight additional E190-E2 jets from Japan's ANA

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Air Canada plans seven new international routes, including first North American service to Guangzhou

Southwest breaks ground on first lounges as premiumization push gathers pace

Airbus slows A330neo deliveries after horizontal tailplane quality issue, then resumes handovers

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