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Aviation Source • Len Varley

Air Canada plans direct Toronto-Lagos service from 2027 after expanded Canada-Nigeria air agreement

Air Canada plans to launch scheduled flights to Lagos in 2027 following Canada and Nigeria’s expanded Air Transport Agreement. The proposed service would establish a direct link between the two countries and expand Air Canada’s network into West Africa.

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

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.

1 Source

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

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.

Also: FlightGlobal and executivetraveller.com

3 Sources

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

Africa Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Airlines

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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

Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines

ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

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

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1 Source

2026-08-09T21:28:15.941965-07:00

Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Air India

Reuters

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

By Reuters: The captain of an Air India flight from Phuket to New Delhi that encountered a sudden loss of altitude last week returned an initial screening result for psychoactive substances, prompting further ‌laboratory testing, India's civil aviation ministry said on Sunday.

The Independent

Air India captain to face further testing for drug use after sudden altitude drop

CNA

Air India pilot undergoes 'confirmatory' drug test after flight plunge

Also: Economic Times, Economic Times and Economic Times

7 Sources

2026-08-09T16:28:56.218880-07:00

PaxEx Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Airlines Boeing 757 Delta Air Lines

View from the Wing • Gary Leff

2026-08-09T04:10:49.989362-07:00

Aircraft Finance & Leasing Airlines

ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Korean Air issues $300mn three-year Eurobond

By ch-aviation: Korean Air (KE, Seoul Incheon) has priced a USD300 million three-year Reg S Eurobond backed by a guarantee from KB Kookmin Bank.

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2026-08-09T17:47:23.070889-07:00

Air Canada plans direct Toronto-Lagos service from 2027 after expanded Canada-Nigeria air agreement

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

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

Parent of Kenya's Fly540 placed in receivership

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

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

Air India captain to face further testing for drug use after sudden altitude drop

Air India pilot undergoes 'confirmatory' drug test after flight plunge

Delta Passengers Were Told To Brace For Return To Atlanta After Cockpit Fumes, Then Evacuated Down Slides

Delta 757 Evacuated At Atlanta After Cockpit Smoke Report

Delta Flight Returns to Atlanta: Cockpit Fumes Force Emergency Evacuation

Korean Air issues $300mn three-year Eurobond

Parent of Kenya's Fly540 placed in receivership

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

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

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

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

Korean Air issues $300mn three-year Eurobond

777X Certification Delays Force Emirates and Lufthansa to Reconsider Early-Build Aircraft

Air Traffic Controllers Slam Sean Duffy Over Claims That Sick Calls Are to Blame For Continued Disruption Across the Northeast

Delta flight evacuates via slides after emergency landing on Atlanta taxiway

Flight Attendant Injured After Pilots of Jetstar Plane Slam On Brakes to Avoid Qatar Airways Boeing 777 While Taxiing at Sydney Airport

Airbus books 204 orders in July but delivers 67 aircraft, leaving 90-jet monthly pace needed to meet 2026 target

ATSB investigates Sydney Airport tarmac near miss involving Jetstar A320 and Qatar Airways 777

Delta 757 returns to Atlanta after cockpit fumes, passengers evacuate via slides

Delta 757 returns to Atlanta and evacuates 199 passengers after cockpit fumes reported

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