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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

El Al doubles second-quarter net profit to $132 million as military operations ease

Israel’s flag carrier El Al remained profitable at the half-year mark after a sharp second-quarter recovery. Reduced military operations in early April helped the airline offset a loss-making first quarter, with net profit doubling to $132 million for the three months ended June 30.

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2026-08-05T02:36:02.253555-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Murdo Morrison

Australia to Europe non-stop: The engine performance that makes it possible

By FlightGlobal: When Qantas set out to redefine commercial aviation, its ambition is extraordinary: connect Sydney to London and New York non-stop, shrinking the world with flights lasting close to an entire day.

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2026-08-05T02:36:02.140338-07:00

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Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

737 Max 10 gains customer interest as Max 7 receives certification

By Leeham News: Aug. 5, 2026, © Leeham News : Boeing’s 737 Max 7 finally obtained certification on Aug. 3. The company and airline customers hope certification of the Max 10 is not far behind.

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2026-08-05T03:20:35.771916-07:00

Europe Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Aircraft Finance & Leasing Orders Airline Industry & Market Trends Airbus Airlines Lufthansa

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(DE) Lufthansa to Sell All CRJ-900s as Swiss Plans to Abandon A220-100 Fleet

By aero.de: FRANKFURT - Lufthansa stellt alle CRJ-900 - Flugzeuge von Cityline - ins Schaufenster. Konzerntochter Swiss glaubt unterdessen nicht mehr an eine Wiedernutzung ihrer Teilflotte Airbus A220-100.

Dj's Aviation

SWISS Set to Retire Its Airbus A220-100 Fleet

Air Data News

SWISS moves toward permanent Airbus A220-100 retirement

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2026-08-04T21:31:52.919003-07:00

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Associated Press • Leer En Español

Flights disrupted at Leipzig/Halle Airport after suspected flying objects reported

By Associated Press: 1 of 2 | A view of Leipzig/Halle Airport where flight operations were suspended overnight after a sighting of a flying was reported and another object was found near a runway, in Schkeuditz, Germany, Wednesday, Aug.

The Independent

Flights at German airport disrupted after suspect objects sighted

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2026-08-05T01:00:42.056023-07:00

Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Airbus A320 Air India

ANI News Agency

13 Passengers and Four Crew Injured After Air India Flight Encounters Severe Turbulence

By ANI News Agency: According to an Air India spokesperson, "Earlier today, Air India flight AI2379 operating from Phuket to Delhi experienced a sudden loss of altitude during cruise.

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Air India Flight AI2379 Hits Severe Turbulence: 300-Foot Drop Injures 17 on Phuket-Delhi Route

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Indian Aviation Authority Launches Investigation into Severe Turbulence Onboard Air India Flight AI2379

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2026-08-04T09:00:25.549061-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

El Al purchases two 787-9s it was operating under lease

By FlightGlobal: Israeli carrier increases level of fleet ownership over first half of the year. Israeli flag-carrier El Al has purchased a pair of Boeing 787-9s that it had previously been operating under lease.

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2026-08-05T03:15:38.069311-07:00

Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

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eVTOL Insights • Thomas Sleightholm

Unisphere Partners as Mission Planning Partner for Climate Impulse

By eVTOL Insights: Back in July 2016, Solar Impulse 2 made aviation history by completing the world’s first solar powered circumnavigation.

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2026-08-05T03:12:45.414479-07:00

El Al doubles second-quarter net profit to $132 million as military operations ease

Australia to Europe non-stop: The engine performance that makes it possible

737 Max 10 gains customer interest as Max 7 receives certification

(DE) Lufthansa to Sell All CRJ-900s as Swiss Plans to Abandon A220-100 Fleet

SWISS Set to Retire Its Airbus A220-100 Fleet

SWISS moves toward permanent Airbus A220-100 retirement

Flights disrupted at Leipzig/Halle Airport after suspected flying objects reported

Flights at German airport disrupted after suspect objects sighted

13 Passengers and Four Crew Injured After Air India Flight Encounters Severe Turbulence

Air India Flight AI2379 Hits Severe Turbulence: 300-Foot Drop Injures 17 on Phuket-Delhi Route

Indian Aviation Authority Launches Investigation into Severe Turbulence Onboard Air India Flight AI2379

El Al purchases two 787-9s it was operating under lease

Unisphere Partners as Mission Planning Partner for Climate Impulse

737 Max 10 gains customer interest as Max 7 receives certification

El Al purchases two 787-9s it was operating under lease

Unisphere Partners as Mission Planning Partner for Climate Impulse

Australia to Europe non-stop: The engine performance that makes it possible

El Al stays profitable at half-year mark after sharp recovery in second quarter

(DE) Lufthansa to Sell All CRJ-900s as Swiss Plans to Abandon A220-100 Fleet

Asia-Pacific passenger volume declines again as fuel costs impact regional demand

WestJet Strike Ends as Cabin Crew Secure Compensation Gains

Aeroflot secures state funding for 18 MC-21-310s

Wizz Air Opens New Base in Kosovo to Drive Long-Term Growth

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7 after years of delays

Lufthansa Group’s Q2 profit slumps as fuel costs surge and 777X plans remain flexible

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