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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Ryanair Alicante–Newquay flight turns into nine-hour diversion after Storm Austen winds

A Ryanair flight from Alicante to Newquay, planned to take about two hours, became a nine-hour journey after 71 mph gusts associated with Storm Austen battered southwest England. The disruption left passengers on a flight to nowhere, underscoring how severe weather can derail regional airport operations and airline schedules.

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2026-10-25T18:34:21.987259-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

US-bound flights required to ensure passengers make Ebola attestation

By FlightGlobal: New rule effective from 4 November means boarding passengers must confirm no recent presence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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2026-10-25T17:04:40.845468-07:00

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ch-aviation • Ana Sesar

Aegean Airlines appoints new Chief Executive Officer

By ch-aviation: Illustration of Aegean Airlines Airbus A321-200NX,.

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2026-10-25T11:04:55.104525-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Leap engine production ramp-up on course to meet aircraft commitments: Safran

By FlightGlobal: CFM partner's chief confident of reaching targets for delivery to airframers. CFM International partner Safran assures that it will meet engine requirements for Airbus and Boeing for the full year, and is confident in its ability ramp-up deliveries of the Leap powerplant.

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2026-10-25T09:04:53.298074-07:00

Airline Industry & Market Trends Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airlines

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JetBlue creditors are working with restructuring adviser PJT Partners, WSJ reports

By CNBC: A surge in jet fuel expenses due to the Iran war has pressured margins for U.S. airlines despite higher airfares and steady demand for air travel.

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2026-10-25T07:04:41.519344-07:00

Saudi Arabia Routes Middle East Airports Airlines

AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Riyadh Air moves operations away from Saudi capital to Al Qassim Airport

By AeroTime: Riyadh Air has moved operations away from King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital to Al-Qassim International Airport.

Also: Dj's Aviation and en.traicy.com

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2026-10-25T04:34:35.458599-07:00

Saudi Arabia Middle East Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airlines

Wall Street Journal • Benjamin Katz, Stephen Kalin

The Saudi Airline That Launched Right in the Middle of a War

By Wall Street Journal: Violence aimed at civilian aviation has roiled a company that hoped to be a key part of the kingdom’s long-term economic ambitions.

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2026-10-24T19:49:17.120909-07:00

Saudi Arabia Middle East Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Bloomberg • Dana Khraiche

2026-10-24T17:04:46.204407-07:00

Ryanair Alicante–Newquay flight turns into nine-hour diversion after Storm Austen winds

US-bound flights required to ensure passengers make Ebola attestation

Aegean Airlines appoints new Chief Executive Officer

Leap engine production ramp-up on course to meet aircraft commitments: Safran

JetBlue creditors are working with restructuring adviser PJT Partners, WSJ reports

Riyadh Air moves operations away from Saudi capital to Al Qassim Airport

The Saudi Airline That Launched Right in the Middle of a War

Saudi Arabia Suggests Riyadh Airport May Reopen on Sunday

Riyadh Airport Reopens as Saudi Arabia Fights Houthi Attacks

Houthis target Riyadh's King Khalid airport after its reopening Sunday

Ryanair Passengers End Up on a Nine-Hour Flight to Nowhere After High Winds Battered the UK Over the Weekend

US-bound flights required to ensure passengers make Ebola attestation

Aegean Airlines appoints new Chief Executive Officer

Leap engine production ramp-up on course to meet aircraft commitments: Safran

JetBlue creditors are working with restructuring adviser PJT Partners, WSJ reports

Riyadh Air moves operations away from Saudi capital to Al Qassim Airport

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The Department of Transportation Has Slapped Two More Foreign Airlines With Big Fines For Flying in Banned Airspace

Riyadh Air is No Longer Based in Riyadh: Airline Relocates to Airport 400 km North to Keep Limited Flights Operating

Cargolux inspects undercarriage of 747-8F fleet after parked jet suffers collapse

American posts record Q3 revenue but another loss, plans slower capacity growth as fares stay high

Bombardier plans $270 million U.S. expansion and 800 hires across four states

Safran’s Q3 revenue rises 14.7% to €9 billion as LEAP and aftermarket growth support 2026 outlook

Frankfurt pilots taxi onto runway in wrong direction, prompting ATC to abort takeoff

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