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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Russia to tighten financial and compliance checks for airlines seeking international routes

Russian authorities are proposing stricter criteria for approving international services, including closer scrutiny of carriers’ compliance with mandatory requirements and financial condition. Airlines with unresolved regulatory violations or financial weaknesses could be blocked from opening new international routes under the proposed rules.

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2026-08-17T05:06:15.544956-07:00

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Leeham News • Karl Sinclair

Boeing's Deferred Production Costs Growing Again, Part II

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2026-08-17T06:05:00.099153-07:00

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ch-aviation • Vanja Popovic

Air France extends A318 service into mid-4Q26

By ch-aviation: Discover more news on Air France at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.

Also: Simple Flying and aeroroutes.com

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2026-08-17T04:35:12.880750-07:00

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eVTOL Insights • Jason Pritchard

KNETCO and Skyports Partner to Develop Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure in Kuwait

By eVTOL Insights: KNETCO and Skyports Infrastructure (Skyports) have signed a Strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together on the development of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) infrastructure and support the growth of the emerging AAM ecosystem in Kuwait.

Also: Unmanned Airspace and Urban Air Mobility News

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2026-08-17T02:51:37.357228-07:00

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Airline Economics • Justin Pugsley

Aman Wole Gurmu appointed Zambia Airways CEO

By Airline Economics: Zambia Airways has appointed former Ethiopian Airlines executive Aman Wole Gurmu as chief executive, continuing Ethiopian Airlines’ role in supplying leadership to the carrier.

Also: FlightGlobal and stattimes.com

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2026-08-17T00:36:11.518000-07:00

Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Aircraft Finance & Leasing Airlines

Reuters • Abhijith Ganapavaram, Arpan Chaturvedi

Indian Court Chides SpiceJet After Last-Minute Lessor Settlement Delays Bankruptcy Rulings

By Reuters: An Indian bankruptcy court rebuked SpiceJet on Monday over a last-minute settlement with one of eight aircraft lessors whose bankruptcy petitions ‌were due for rulings, saying it wasted judicial time in the latest sign of financial stress at the country's fourth-largest carrier.

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2026-08-17T03:29:26.932490-07:00

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Malaysia Airlines Pilots Test Negative for Drugs After Colleague’s Indonesia Arrest

By Reuters: All pilots working for flag carrier Malaysia Airlines tested negative for drugs after a mandatory screening process ordered after a pilot was arrested in Indonesia on trafficking charges, owner Malaysia Aviation Group said on ‌Monday, adding that its cabin crew will be tested next.

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Malaysia Airlines Tests Every Active Pilot After 70,000 Ecstasy Pill Arrest

Aviation A2Z

Air India Grounds 2 More Pilots Amid Drug Test After Phuket Incident

Also: Economic Times, CNA and ndtv.com

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2026-08-17T01:28:20.555036-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Bolivia looks to Embraer as BoA faces an aging fleet problem

By Air Data News: Bolivia's government is considering a major fleet renewal at state-owned Boliviana de Aviación (BoA), with Embraer emerging as a possible supplier of at least 10 aircraft under a leasing agreement.

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2026-08-17T04:05:05.811618-07:00

Russia to tighten financial and compliance checks for airlines seeking international routes

Boeing's Deferred Production Costs Growing Again, Part II

Air France extends A318 service into mid-4Q26

KNETCO and Skyports Partner to Develop Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure in Kuwait

Aman Wole Gurmu appointed Zambia Airways CEO

Indian Court Chides SpiceJet After Last-Minute Lessor Settlement Delays Bankruptcy Rulings

Malaysia Airlines Pilots Test Negative for Drugs After Colleague’s Indonesia Arrest

Malaysia Airlines Tests Every Active Pilot After 70,000 Ecstasy Pill Arrest

Air India Grounds 2 More Pilots Amid Drug Test After Phuket Incident

Bolivia looks to Embraer as BoA faces an aging fleet problem

Boeing's Deferred Production Costs Growing Again, Part II

Air France extends A318 service into mid-4Q26

Russia tightening criteria on regulatory compliance and financial health for airlines seeking international routes

Aman Wole Gurmu appointed Zambia Airways CEO

KNETCO and Skyports Partner to Develop Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure in Kuwait

Bolivia looks to Embraer as BoA faces an aging fleet problem

American Airlines Uses a “Rare Opportunity” to Reshape Its Strategy

AirAsia’s $19 Billion A220 Bet Followed by a 25% Capacity Retreat

Request for proposal for dry lease of three Boeing 787-9 aircraft

Russian leisure carrier Azur Air’s chief to step down from top post

Vietnam Airlines 787-9 returns to Munich after reported runway overrun and tail strike

Two American Airlines 737s Shared a Callsign Near Phoenix, Creating a Dangerous ATC Mix-Up

Identical American Airlines Callsigns Contributed to Phoenix Conflict Between Two 737-800s

Air India and Akasa Air accelerate India fleet expansion with more than 100 jets and seven 737-8-200s

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