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Airways Magazine • Declan Daleiden

Avianca to operate 3,000+ extra flights and nearly 600,000 seats for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Avianca will operate more than 3,000 additional flights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, offering nearly 600,000 seats and linking supporters to 10 of the tournament's 16 host cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada. The carrier also serves as the Official Airline of Colombia's national team during the event.

Also: Aviation24
2026-04-08T15:56:57.865099-07:00
North America   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airlines  
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Reuters • David Shepardson

US FAA proposes fining American, Southwest over alleged drug, alcohol violations

By Reuters: The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday proposed a $255,000 civil fine against American Airlines , alleging that the carrier violated employee drug- and alcohol-testing regulations.

2026-04-08T16:11:06.471910-07:00
Supply Chain   Europe   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
Aviation Week • Thierry Dubois

Aura Aero raises €340M for ERA 19‑seat hybrid‑electric aircraft; first flight delayed to late 2027

By Aviation Week: Aura Aero has secured an additional €340 million ($393 million) of funding, but first flight of its hybrid-electric, 19-seat ERA has been pushed to late 2027.

2026-04-08T11:32:37.479703-07:00
China   MRO   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Boeing   Qatar Airways  
FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Mammoth wins FAA certification for 777-200LR passenger-to-freighter conversion, seeks China partner

By FlightGlobal: US aircraft conversion specialist Mammoth Freighters has received Federal Aviation Administration certification for its cargo-modified 777-200LR, a milestone coming as the firm accelerates production and plots global expansion, including in China.

Also: Aviation Week and 3 more
2026-04-08T10:56:03.924327-07:00
M&A   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders  
FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

SMBC Aviation Capital-led consortium completes $7.4B acquisition of Air Lease

By FlightGlobal: Aircraft lessor Air Lease is in new hands with the completion of its acquisition by SMBC Aviation Capital, Sumitumo, Apollo-managed funds and investment firm Brookfield.

Also: Business Wire
2026-04-08T09:22:09.066032-07:00