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Somon Air takes delivery of Tajikistan’s first Boeing 737 MAX 8, leased from DAE

Somon Air has received its first Boeing 737-8, becoming the first airline in Tajikistan to operate the 737 MAX. The leased aircraft begins the carrier’s fleet renewal after years of operating 737 Next-Generation jets and supports plans to expand its international network.

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Somon Air receives first Boeing 737 MAX 8

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Tajikistan’s Somon Air receives first 737 Max

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2026-08-03T00:59:45.583147-07:00

MRO Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

Reuters • Allison Lampert

Aircraft Window Shortages Prompt Conservation Across Planemakers and Repair Shops

By Reuters: Planemakers, airlines and repair shops are conserving aircraft windows after an incident at a key California factory worsened shortages of a part needed for both new aircraft and routine ‌maintenance, companies and industry sources said.

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2026-08-03T03:14:38.339134-07:00

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ch-aviation • Vanja Popovic

Lufthansa triggers redundancy plan for 550 employees

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2026-08-03T03:14:50.730926-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Castlelake and Apollo given same deadline to submit firm EasyJet offer

By FlightGlobal: Rival investment firms undertaking due diligence of UK budget carrier. Investment firms Castlelake and Apollo will have the same deadline to commit to a formal bid for UK budget carrier EasyJet, after an alignment of the timetables.

Wall Street Journal

easyJet Extends Castlelake Bid Deadline, Giving Rival Bidders Until Friday

Aviation Business News

easyJet aligns put-up-or-shut-up deadlines in takeover saga

Also: Airline Economics, aerospaceglobalnews.com and business-live.co.uk

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2026-08-03T00:32:41.615327-07:00

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Inflight Online • Keith Mwanalushi

Allegiant introduces new premium cabin 'Allegiant First'

By Inflight Online: New Allegiant First cabin debuts in 2027 with 2‑2 seating, 37‑inch pitch, added recline and bundled baggage, expanding the airline’s premium options.

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2026-08-03T03:14:36.175257-07:00

eVTOL Europe Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

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AINonline • Charlotte Bailey

Project SEAN Trials Electric Flight Connections For Scotland

By AINonline: Government-funded consortium to aims to connect remote communities.

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2026-08-03T03:45:03.935956-07:00

North America Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

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Cranky Flier • Brett

A Look at Dulles Today Shows Why Action is Needed

By Cranky Flier: I was torn on whether to write about the new, grand plan to completely remake Washington’s Dulles International Airport (IAD).

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2026-08-03T04:01:20.245861-07:00

Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Aviation Safety & Regulation ATR

Aviacionline • Edgardo Gimenez Mazó

Ilyushin Il-114-300 pushes its limits in 40°C heat testing in Uzbekistan

By Aviacionline: Ilyushin advances development of its new regional turboprop, subjecting the aircraft to extreme conditions to ensure performance at airports with high temperatures.

Also: FlightGlobal, Air Data News and defensemirror.com

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2026-08-02T19:31:12.877663-07:00

Somon Air takes delivery of Tajikistan’s first Boeing 737 MAX 8, leased from DAE

Somon Air receives first Boeing 737 MAX 8

Tajikistan’s Somon Air receives first 737 Max

Aircraft Window Shortages Prompt Conservation Across Planemakers and Repair Shops

Lufthansa triggers redundancy plan for 550 employees

Castlelake and Apollo given same deadline to submit firm EasyJet offer

easyJet Extends Castlelake Bid Deadline, Giving Rival Bidders Until Friday

easyJet aligns put-up-or-shut-up deadlines in takeover saga

Allegiant introduces new premium cabin 'Allegiant First'

Project SEAN Trials Electric Flight Connections For Scotland

A Look at Dulles Today Shows Why Action is Needed

Ilyushin Il-114-300 pushes its limits in 40°C heat testing in Uzbekistan

A Look at Dulles Today Shows Why Action is Needed

Project SEAN Trials Electric Flight Connections For Scotland

Lufthansa triggers redundancy plan for 550 employees

Aircraft Window Shortages Prompt Conservation Across Planemakers and Repair Shops

Allegiant introduces new premium cabin 'Allegiant First'

Somon Air Receives Its First Boeing 737 MAX Jet

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