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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

DNA reportedly links Leipzig An-124 drone strike to suspected GRU parcel plot

DNA recovered from an explosive drone that struck an Antonov An-124 at Leipzig/Halle reportedly matches evidence from the 2024 DHL incendiary parcel plot. The finding could connect an attack on an aircraft at a major European cargo hub with a broader suspected GRU-linked campaign.

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2026-08-12T01:36:00.236024-07:00

Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Airbus A320

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

A320 crew’s detection of violent convective cell too late for evasive action

By FlightGlobal: Several cabin crew and passengers left with bone fractures after severe turbulence encounter during descent to Corsica.

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2026-08-12T01:22:02.236005-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Graham Dunn

TUI airline division advances commercial strategy as fuel costs and geopolitical disruption weigh on results

By FlightGlobal: Strategy to commercialise TUI’s airline business bolstered by launch of website supporting direct sales in June.

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2026-08-12T02:20:53.177403-07:00

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Reuters • Sam Tabahriti

Ryanair signs five-year Google Cloud deal, expands use of AI in airline operations

By Reuters: Ryanair said on Wednesday it would deploy Google's Gemini AI tools and DeepMind models across its operations under a new five-year cloud partnership, using the technology to ‌help manage crew scheduling and make operational decisions.

Airline Economics

Ryanair selects Google Cloud in five-year data and AI deal

Seeking Alpha

Ryanair taps Google Cloud and Gemini Enterprise AI for 5-year digital overhaul

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2026-08-12T01:05:51.097105-07:00

M&A Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines easyJet

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Reuters • Oliver Taslic

Airline Takeover Activity Highlights Undervalued Assets at easyJet, Jet2 and IAG

By Reuters: EasyJet ‌traded below book value before a £5.7 bln takeover battle, won by Apollo. Jet2’s £3 bln valuation also looks low, and markets may be discounting IAG’s Avios unit ⁠and Lufthansa’s repairs arm.

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2026-08-12T03:50:25.913047-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Graham Dunn

New SunExpress chief looks to build on solid foundations

By FlightGlobal: As the initial market challenges from the Iran conflict subside, chief executive Marcus Schnabel sees a flexible approach as carrier focuses on "sustainable growth".

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2026-08-12T04:05:50.081316-07:00

China Routes Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines COMAC

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

2026-08-11T23:32:06.924935-07:00

M&A Airline Industry & Market Trends Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines

FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

2026-08-11T23:50:33.909034-07:00

DNA reportedly links Leipzig An-124 drone strike to suspected GRU parcel plot

A320 crew’s detection of violent convective cell too late for evasive action

TUI airline division advances commercial strategy as fuel costs and geopolitical disruption weigh on results

Ryanair signs five-year Google Cloud deal, expands use of AI in airline operations

Ryanair selects Google Cloud in five-year data and AI deal

Ryanair taps Google Cloud and Gemini Enterprise AI for 5-year digital overhaul

Airline Takeover Activity Highlights Undervalued Assets at easyJet, Jet2 and IAG

New SunExpress chief looks to build on solid foundations

C919 makes international debut, but COMAC still faces major barriers

China’s answer to Boeing and Airbus makes first international flight — could COMAC challenge the aviation duopoly?

COMAC C919 touches down in Mongolia completing first international flight

Korean Air-Asiana merger enters final stage

Korean Air and Asiana merger secures final approvals

(LEAD) Asiana shareholders approve merger with Korean Air

New SunExpress chief looks to build on solid foundations

Airline Takeover Activity Highlights Undervalued Assets at easyJet, Jet2 and IAG

TUI airline division advances commercial strategy as fuel costs and geopolitical disruption weigh on results

DNA links drone attack on An-124 in Leipzig to suspected GRU plot

A320 crew’s detection of violent convective cell too late for evasive action

Ryanair signs five-year Google Cloud deal, expands use of AI in airline operations

School’s Out: Heathrow Records Busiest Day of 2026

Europe Has a New Passport System—and It’s Driving Travelers Crazy

Thai Airways second-quarter profit shrinks on fuel cost pressures

Blackstone Leads $1.8 Billion Air Canada Loyalty Plan Stake Deal

Archer to acquire Boeing’s Wisk, Insitu and SkyGrid as Boeing takes nearly 20% stake

Air India Captain Faces Further Drug Testing as Malaysia Orders Crew Screening

Lufthansa Group selects A320neo for August 19 Starlink Wi-Fi debut, targeting 850-aircraft rollout

Archer to acquire Boeing’s Wisk, Insitu and SkyGrid in all-stock deal

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