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Reuters • David Shepardson

Appeals court overturns order forcing Delta and Aeromexico to unwind joint venture

A U.S. appeals court overturned the Trump administration’s September 2025 order requiring Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico to unwind their joint venture. The ruling allows the partnership to continue and reverses a major challenge to the carriers’ cross-border cooperation.

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2026-08-20T14:50:33.765521-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Graham Rapier

Alaska’s international expansion continues with two more European routes

By FlightGlobal: Flights to Athens and Paris form part of the carrier's strategy to operate 12 intercontinental routes from Seattle by 2030.

The Points Guy

Alaska Airlines adds 2 more European cities, growing its intercontinental map again

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines announces new nonstop service to Athens and Paris, connecting Seattle to more of the world

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2026-08-20T08:05:14.748804-07:00

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Aviacionline • Edgardo Gimenez Mazó

United Airlines completes expansion of world's largest flight training center, with capacity for 860 pilots a day

By Aviacionline: The US carrier completed the expansion of its simulator center in Denver, where it has invested more than US$145 million and which generates 1,600 direct jobs.

Airline Geeks

United Completes Phase One of Training Facility Expansion

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2026-08-20T10:05:12.641085-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Icelandair Group agrees price for share in former rival Play’s Maltese AOC holder

By FlightGlobal: Purchase agreement will provide Icelandic flag-carrier with flexibility to 'streamline' operation. Icelandair Group is paying $686,000 for a 49% shareholding in the company Play Europe, the Maltese division of Icelandair’s former budget rival Play.

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2026-08-20T11:20:05.950155-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Canada’s WestJet to launch South America ops in 4Q26

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2026-08-20T11:20:23.888167-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

One Killed in Midair Collision Involving Police Helicopter and Cessna in Pennsylvania

By Flying Magazine: 2 survive midair collision over runway in Pennsylvania.

Vertical Mag

1 fatality, 2 troopers injured in ‘violent’ Pennsylvania State Police helicopter crash

AeroTime

Cessna pilot killed in collision with police helicopter in Pennsylvania

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2026-08-20T06:52:13.620315-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Safran CTO details scope of ZeroAvia collaboration

By FlightGlobal: French aerospace giant has not put money into its partner but sees joint research efforts as a means to generate additional funding.

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2026-08-20T09:50:14.237730-07:00

Runway Girl • Becca Alkema

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada looks to resurrect rugged Sherpa

By Runway Girl: De Havilland Aircraft of Canada acquired rights to the Sherpa in 2019 and is promoting its return to production as a short takeoff and landing airlifter.

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2026-08-20T09:36:34.091541-07:00

Appeals court overturns order forcing Delta and Aeromexico to unwind joint venture

Alaska’s international expansion continues with two more European routes

Alaska Airlines adds 2 more European cities, growing its intercontinental map again

Alaska Airlines announces new nonstop service to Athens and Paris, connecting Seattle to more of the world

United Airlines completes expansion of world's largest flight training center, with capacity for 860 pilots a day

United Completes Phase One of Training Facility Expansion

Icelandair Group agrees price for share in former rival Play’s Maltese AOC holder

Canada’s WestJet to launch South America ops in 4Q26

One Killed in Midair Collision Involving Police Helicopter and Cessna in Pennsylvania

1 fatality, 2 troopers injured in ‘violent’ Pennsylvania State Police helicopter crash

Cessna pilot killed in collision with police helicopter in Pennsylvania

Safran CTO details scope of ZeroAvia collaboration

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada looks to resurrect rugged Sherpa

Delta, Aeromexico win US court battle to keep joint venture

United Airlines completes expansion of world's largest flight training center, with capacity for 860 pilots a day

Canada’s WestJet to launch South America ops in 4Q26

Icelandair Group agrees price for share in former rival Play’s Maltese AOC holder

Air Canada bids to buy up to $580mn of its shares

Safran CTO details scope of ZeroAvia collaboration

Air Canada bids to buy up to $580mn of its shares

European Wildfires Fuel the Case for New Water Bombing Aircraft

China’s July yttrium exports to U.S. may ease aerospace supply concerns

Oman Air names new chief as Korfiatis steps aside after two years in the role

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ATSB finds Qantas A380 flew two long-haul sectors with maintenance lamp left inside wing

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