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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

BALPA backs cooperation with Apollo and easyJet to protect pilots during proposed takeover

The British Airline Pilots’ Association says it will work with Apollo Global Management and easyJet throughout the airline’s proposed takeover, focusing on preserving pilots’ employment conditions regardless of the company’s future ownership.

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2026-08-10T01:03:01.969484-07:00

SAF Europe Policy & Regulation Sustainability & Climate Initiatives Airlines

ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Germany Plans Fines for Airlines Over SAF Quota Breaches and Excessive Fuel Tankering

By ch-aviation: Germany plans to fine airlines EUR1,332 euros (USD1,535) per metric ton if they engage in excessive fuel tankering and fail to meet mandatory sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending quotas, under draft legislation implementing the European Union's ReFuelEU Aviation regulation.

1 Source

2026-08-10T01:02:42.029877-07:00

Aerial Firefighting

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Coulson picks up 10 ex-Canadian air force C-130s to expand firefighting fleet

By FlightGlobal: Enhancement of airtanker capacity detailed as British Columbia ravaged by wildfire. Aerial firefighting specialist Coulson Aviation is acquiring 10 Lockheed Martin C-130H transports from the Canadian government to serve as airtankers.

Also: Aviation Week

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2026-08-10T01:18:17.835985-07:00

Europe Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

FlightGlobal • Graham Dunn

ITA Airways sees operating profit during second quarter before currency impacts

By FlightGlobal: Italian carrier posts a positive EBIT of €37 million for April-June. Italian carrier ITA Airways cites currency exchange issues for an “accounting-related” net loss in the second quarter, pointing to a positive operating result at an EBIT level for the period.

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2026-08-10T01:32:44.514347-07:00

Routes Africa Policy & Regulation Air Canada

Aviation Source • Len Varley

Air Canada Plans Direct Flights to Lagos After Expanded Canada-Nigeria Air Deal

By Aviation Source: Following the recent announcement of an expanded Canadian Air Transport Agreement with Nigeria, Air Canadia now plans to launch scheduled service to Lagos in 2027.

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2026-08-09T22:50:51.200491-07:00

Routes Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines

CAPA

VietJet to commence operations to Western Sydney International Airport in Jan-2027

By CAPA: Australia 's Prime Minister Antony Albanese announced (10-Aug-2026) VietJet Air will commence operations to Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI) in Jan-2027.

FlightGlobal

Vietjet brings number of carriers committing to Western Sydney airport to five

Airline Economics

VietJet to fly from Australia’s WSI starting January 2027

Also: executivetraveller.com and news.ssbcrack.com

5 Sources

2026-08-09T19:47:21.297373-07:00

Africa Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Airlines

ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Parent of Kenya's Fly540 placed in receivership

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1 Source

2026-08-09T23:32:30.390132-07:00

North America Orders Airline Industry & Market Trends Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Asia-Pacific (APAC) Boeing

Aviation Source • Len Varley

Cambodia and the US to Strengthen Aviation Ties Following Air Cambodia’s Major Boeing Deal

By Aviation Source: Cambodia and the United States are planning on further expanding their aviation partnership, building Air Cambodia's recent US$3.2 billion investment in Boeing aircraft.

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2026-08-09T22:10:47.467481-07:00

BALPA backs cooperation with Apollo and easyJet to protect pilots during proposed takeover

Germany Plans Fines for Airlines Over SAF Quota Breaches and Excessive Fuel Tankering

Coulson picks up 10 ex-Canadian air force C-130s to expand firefighting fleet

ITA Airways sees operating profit during second quarter before currency impacts

Air Canada Plans Direct Flights to Lagos After Expanded Canada-Nigeria Air Deal

VietJet to commence operations to Western Sydney International Airport in Jan-2027

Vietjet brings number of carriers committing to Western Sydney airport to five

VietJet to fly from Australia’s WSI starting January 2027

Parent of Kenya's Fly540 placed in receivership

Cambodia and the US to Strengthen Aviation Ties Following Air Cambodia’s Major Boeing Deal

ITA Airways sees operating profit during second quarter before currency impacts

Coulson picks up 10 ex-Canadian air force C-130s to expand firefighting fleet

BALPA says it will work with Apollo to protect easyJet pilots after takeover deal

Germany Plans Fines for Airlines Over SAF Quota Breaches and Excessive Fuel Tankering

Parent of Kenya's Fly540 placed in receivership

VietJet to commence operations to Western Sydney International Airport in Jan-2027

Air India captain's initial drug screening prompts further testing after sudden altitude loss

Bamboo Airways Plans to Resume Scheduled Operations in Mid-3Q26

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