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FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

TAP CEO says airline will retain focus on core markets under Lufthansa ownership

TAP Air Portugal’s chief executive says the Lisbon-based carrier will maintain its focus on core markets as it joins Lufthansa Group. The airline is expected to contribute flexibility alongside Lufthansa’s scale, though the report provides no details on the acquisition’s terms or timing.

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2026-11-09T05:05:06.680822-08:00

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Salmon giant Mowi revives $10mn airline cartel claim

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2026-11-09T04:35:07.216089-08:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Qantas Assigns Flagship Flight Number to its New Flagship Route: The 22 Hour Non-Stop Service From Sydney to London

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: It’s news that we were expecting, but Australian flag carrier Qantas has now confirmed that its yet-to-be-launched 22-hour non-stop service from Sydney to London Heathrow will be bestowed with the airline’s flagship flight numbers: QF-1 for the outbound flight and QF-2 for the return service from London to Sydney.

Australian Aviation

New Kangaroo Route: Project Sunrise will fly as QF1 and QF2

Dj's Aviation

Qantas Ends An Era at London Heathrow

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2026-11-09T03:05:46.363861-08:00

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Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

Rare Red Dornier Airplane Is Worth a Stop and Stare

By Flying Magazine: Iconic Red Dornier airplane boasts a unique aviaiton history and always attracts crowds.

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2026-11-09T05:04:49.089993-08:00

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Cranky Flier

Southern Airways Express Slowly Disappears

By Cranky Flier: , Southern Air Express I’ll admit that I haven’t paid much attention to Southern Airways Express in some time, but it recently caught my eye.

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2026-11-09T04:04:32.246165-08:00

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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

Switzerland's Jet Aviation to resume Embraer operations

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2026-11-09T03:55:00.537297-08:00

Aircraft Finance & Leasing Airbus A350

AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Emirates adopts 'innovative' financing for two Airbus A350-900s

By AeroTime: Emirates has said it has received financing for two new Airbus A350-900 widebodies, adopting an “innovative” funding approach combining two banking frameworks.

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2026-11-09T03:49:07.495156-08:00

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eVTOL Insights • Thomas Sleightholm

Airspeeder Names eVTOL Pilots for International Series Line-up

By eVTOL Insights: Airspeeder has named the final two pilots for its five-team International Series, completing the initial line-up ahead of the competition's planned opening race in Adelaide in November 2026.

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2026-11-09T03:19:11.172806-08:00

TAP CEO says airline will retain focus on core markets under Lufthansa ownership

Salmon giant Mowi revives $10mn airline cartel claim

Qantas Assigns Flagship Flight Number to its New Flagship Route: The 22 Hour Non-Stop Service From Sydney to London

New Kangaroo Route: Project Sunrise will fly as QF1 and QF2

Qantas Ends An Era at London Heathrow

Rare Red Dornier Airplane Is Worth a Stop and Stare

Southern Airways Express Slowly Disappears

Switzerland's Jet Aviation to resume Embraer operations

Emirates adopts 'innovative' financing for two Airbus A350-900s

Airspeeder Names eVTOL Pilots for International Series Line-up

Rare Red Dornier Airplane Is Worth a Stop and Stare

TAP to keep focus on core markets after Lufthansa acquisition: chief executive

Salmon giant Mowi revives $10mn airline cartel claim

Southern Airways Express Slowly Disappears

Switzerland's Jet Aviation to resume Embraer operations

Qantas Assigns Flagship Flight Number to its New Flagship Route: The 22 Hour Non-Stop Service From Sydney to London

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