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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

SWISS Boeing 777 diverts to the Azores after pungent cabin odor triggers emergency landing

SWISS flight LX9 from Chicago O’Hare to Zurich diverted to Lajes Airport on Terceira after an unidentified pungent odor was detected in the economy cabin. Some passengers reportedly experienced eye irritation and nausea; SWISS dispatched a replacement Boeing 777 to continue the journey.

2026-08-25T11:35:11.657347-07:00
ATC   Helicopter   North America   Airports   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
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Reuters • David Shepardson

US FAA says antenna relocated after Marine One safety incident

By Reuters: The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday that an antenna was relocated and a procedure changed after a military helicopter carrying President Donald Trump came too close to a passenger jet departing Reagan Washington National Airport.

2026-08-25T11:35:46.079426-07:00
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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

United mulls buying slots at JFK to bolster presence

By ch-aviation: United Airlines (UA, Chicago O'Hare) is looking at options on how to grow its presence at New York JFK once it enters the coveted hub next year. Among these ideas is the possibility of buying slots from other carriers, according to chief executive Scott Kirby.

2026-08-25T12:20:21.382085-07:00
Middle East   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
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Aviation Week • Ella Nethersole

Syrian Aviation Set For Boost After U.S. Drops State From Terror List

By Aviation Week: The United States' removal of Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism opens the door to new investment in the Middle Eastern country's aviation sector.

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2026-08-25T08:20:16.563955-07:00
Routes   Europe   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airbus A320   Airlines   United Airlines  
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CNBC • Leslie Josephs

United Airlines adds 2027 flights spanning Sardinia to Okinawa. Here's what it says about travel today

By CNBC: United is betting big on premium, international travel with a host of new routes.

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2026-08-25T04:06:03.068453-07:00