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Bloomberg • Karen Leigh

Jetstar to charge for overhead-bin access as it shifts to size-based carry-on rules in 2027

Jetstar Airways will introduce a size-based carry-on model from February 2027, removing its current 7kg limit while charging passengers for overhead-bin access. The airline is also offering an optional 10kg carry-on allowance, with fees reportedly reaching A$36, further expanding ancillary revenue opportunities.

Reuters • Renju Jose

Australia's Jetstar to charge for carry-on bags in overhead lockers

Australian Aviation • Jake Nelson

Jetstar to Remove 7kg Cabin Baggage Limit, Introduce Size-Based Rules

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2026-08-04T17:15:02.310358-07:00

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Reuters • David Shepardson

FAA proposes giving airlines flexibility on flight emergency medical kits

By Reuters: The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday proposed giving airlines flexibility in requirements for emergency medical kits on commercial flights.

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2026-08-04T16:29:57.245399-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

VietJetAir liable for more than $18mn over A321neo leases

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2026-08-04T18:44:35.416513-07:00

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Wall Street Journal • Andrew Tangel, Marcus Weisgerber, Natalie Andrews

FAA Investigates Marine One Safety Incident in Washington

By Wall Street Journal: The president’s helicopter took off from the White House despite commercial traffic flying at Reagan National Airport.

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2026-08-04T18:30:50.314085-07:00

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Bloomberg • Carolina Gonzalez

LATAM Airlines Raises Guidance on More Favorable Conditions

By Bloomberg: LATAM Airlines Group SA posted quarterly earnings that exceeded expectations and boosted its full-year guidance, saying it expects more favorable conditions for the remainder of the year despite high fuel costs.

Also: Reuters and Seeking Alpha

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2026-08-04T16:00:13.881643-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Korean Air delays $525mn catering unit buyback to late 3Q26

By ch-aviation: Korean Air (KE, Seoul Incheon) has delayed its KRW750 billion won (USD525 million) acquisition of the remaining 80% of Korean Air C&D Service for a second time, moving the closing date to August 31, 2026.

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2026-08-04T16:30:22.607953-07:00

ALPA Workforce & Skills Development Airlines easyJet

Reuters

Unions file strike notice for easyJet France cabin crew

By Reuters: Unions have filed a strike notice for all easyJet France cabin crew over "deteriorating" work ‌conditions, they said in a statement on Tuesday.

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2026-08-04T14:31:31.772064-07:00

Helicopter Safran Aviation Safety & Regulation

AINonline • Matt Thurber

EASA Certifies Safran's Arriel 2K Engine for Leonardo AW09 Helicopter

By AINonline: Turboshaft has flown more than 600 hours after first flight in March 2023.

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2026-08-04T15:15:04.573540-07:00

Jetstar to charge for overhead-bin access as it shifts to size-based carry-on rules in 2027

Australia's Jetstar to charge for carry-on bags in overhead lockers

Jetstar to Remove 7kg Cabin Baggage Limit, Introduce Size-Based Rules

FAA proposes giving airlines flexibility on flight emergency medical kits

VietJetAir liable for more than $18mn over A321neo leases

FAA Investigates Marine One Safety Incident in Washington

LATAM Airlines Raises Guidance on More Favorable Conditions

Korean Air delays $525mn catering unit buyback to late 3Q26

Unions file strike notice for easyJet France cabin crew

EASA Certifies Safran's Arriel 2K Engine for Leonardo AW09 Helicopter

VietJetAir liable for more than $18mn over A321neo leases

FAA Investigates Marine One Safety Incident in Washington

Jetstar to Charge Fliers Up to $36 for Overhead Bags

Korean Air delays $525mn catering unit buyback to late 3Q26

FAA proposes giving airlines flexibility on flight emergency medical kits

LATAM Airlines Raises Guidance on More Favorable Conditions

Wildfires and Unauthorized Drones Disrupt Spokane-Area Airports and Force Fairchild AFB Evacuations

India Probes Air India Flight After Altitude Loss Injures 17

FAA Awards $870M for Airport Infrastructure Improvements

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WestJet Flight Attendants Strike, Forcing Hundreds of Flight Cancellations

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