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Aviation Source • Len Varley

Ryanair commits US$900m to West Midlands; bases ninth aircraft at Birmingham and adds five Summer 2026 routes

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2026-03-30T15:20:06.571697-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Delta A330-300 PW4000 suffers fiery engine failure on takeoff at São Paulo–Guarulhos; US and Brazilian authorities probe

By FlightGlobal: US and Brazilian authorities are investigating a Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300 that suffered a fiery engine failure while taking off from Sao Paulo Guarulhos airport on 29 March.

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Delta A330-300 returns to São Paulo after left-engine failure and fire shortly after takeoff

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Delta flight returns to São Paulo minutes after takeoff after engine fire; crew follow emergency procedures

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2026-03-30T13:15:31.752408-07:00

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2026-03-30T15:41:06.822136-07:00

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Aviation Source • Len Varley

Vietnam Airlines Unveils Summer 2026 London Heathrow Schedule — Remains UK's Only Nonstop Service to Vietnam

By Aviation Source: The only airline offering direct nonstop flights from the United Kingdom to Vietnam; Vietnam Airlines has released its Summer 2026 schedule from London Heathrow.

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The logic behind the CRJ450 — why it’s about revenue potential, not costs

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Airways Magazine • Helwing Villamizar

TAP Air Portugal to Move JFK Operations to New Terminal 6 in Late 2026, Joining JetBlue and Star Alliance Partners

By Airways Magazine: TAP will relocate its JFK operations to the new Terminal 6 in late 2026, joining JetBlue and additional Star Alliance carriers.

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Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to retire by Q3 2026; Board begins leadership search

By aircanada.com: Comprehensive process is underway to identify next leader MONTRÉAL, March 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Air Canada today announced that Michael Rousseau has informed the Board that he will retire by the end of the third quarter of 2026, after nearly two decades of strong and dedicated leadership that has reinforced Air ...

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French-language controversy lingers as Air Canada CEO Rousseau to retire at end of Q3 2026

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Air Canada CEO Resigns After Language Backlash Over LaGuardia Fatal Runway Crash

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Cathay Pacific • Grace Poon

Cathay Pacific launches five-times-weekly Hong Kong–Seattle nonstop as North America network nears 120 weekly return flights

By Cathay Pacific: With this latest addition, the airline now operates close to 120 return flights per week to North America.

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Cathay Pacific's Nonstop Flights Between Seattle and Hong Kong Restart Today

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Cathay Pacific Launches Nonstop Seattle-Hong Kong Passenger Service

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Ryanair commits US$900m to West Midlands; bases ninth aircraft at Birmingham and adds five Summer 2026 routes

Delta A330-300 PW4000 suffers fiery engine failure on takeoff at São Paulo–Guarulhos; US and Brazilian authorities probe

Delta A330-300 returns to São Paulo after left-engine failure and fire shortly after takeoff

Delta flight returns to São Paulo minutes after takeoff after engine fire; crew follow emergency procedures

Fiji Airways reduces state-backed debt to $162 million

Vietnam Airlines Unveils Summer 2026 London Heathrow Schedule — Remains UK's Only Nonstop Service to Vietnam

The logic behind the CRJ450 — why it’s about revenue potential, not costs

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Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to retire by Q3 2026; Board begins leadership search

French-language controversy lingers as Air Canada CEO Rousseau to retire at end of Q3 2026

Air Canada CEO Resigns After Language Backlash Over LaGuardia Fatal Runway Crash

Cathay Pacific launches five-times-weekly Hong Kong–Seattle nonstop as North America network nears 120 weekly return flights

Cathay Pacific's Nonstop Flights Between Seattle and Hong Kong Restart Today

Cathay Pacific Launches Nonstop Seattle-Hong Kong Passenger Service

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Ryanair Commits US$900m to West Midlands, Adds Ninth Birmingham Aircraft and Five Routes for Summer 2026

Vietnam Airlines Unveils Summer 2026 London Heathrow Schedule — Remains UK's Only Nonstop Service to Vietnam

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Delta A330-300 PW4000 suffers fiery engine failure on takeoff at São Paulo–Guarulhos; US and Brazilian authorities probe

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