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Unions protest Air Sénégal ground handler takeover

Unions are protesting Air Sénégal’s ground-handling takeover, signaling escalating labor and operational risk around airport services. The action puts pressure on the airline and the ground-services operator as decisions about staffing and service control could affect turnaround reliability and passenger processing.

2026-05-08T11:10:57.012521-07:00

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Bombardier brings Global 8000 to South America, debuting at Brazil’s Catarina Aviation Show (May 21-23)

2026-05-07T21:45:17.198824-07:00

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PROFEN and Azercosmos sign EMEA cooperation to expand satellite capacity utilization

2026-05-07T09:26:49.425337-07:00

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Airlink weighs network and cost moves amid global fuel crisis

2026-05-08T02:11:50.049769-07:00

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Unions protest Air Sénégal ground handler takeover Unions are protesting Air Sénégal’s ground-handling takeover, signaling escalating labor and operational risk around airport services. The action puts pressure on the airline and the ground-services operator as decisions about staffing and service control could affect turnaround reliability and passenger processing.

2026-05-08T11:10:57.012521-07:00

Unions protest Air Sénégal ground handler takeover

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Airlink weighs network and cost moves amid global fuel crisis South Africa’s Airlink is navigating a global fuel crisis, a challenge that is forcing carriers to reassess route economics and operating plans as jet-fuel pressure ripples through commercial schedules. The episode underscores how quickly commodity-driven shocks can reshape airline decision-making.

2026-05-08T02:11:50.049769-07:00

Airlink weighs network and cost moves amid global fuel crisis

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Pratt & Whitney Canada opens Morocco engine-parts plant, targeting 200 new jobs by 2030 Pratt & Whitney Canada (RTX) has opened a permanent engine-parts manufacturing facility in Morocco near Casablanca, expanding its supply-chain footprint for machining production. The investment is expected to create 200 new jobs by 2030, underscoring OEM-led capacity growth outside core hubs.

2026-05-08T01:08:11.126130-07:00

Pratt & Whitney Canada opens Morocco engine-parts plant, targeting 200 new jobs by 2030

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Bombardier brings Global 8000 to South America, debuting at Brazil’s Catarina Aviation Show (May 21-23) Bombardier will showcase the Global 8000 at the Catarina Aviation Show in São Paulo, Brazil, from May 21-23. The display marks the aircraft’s first South American appearance, joining Bombardier’s Global 6500 and Challenger 3500 on site after Global 7500 was replaced in the company lineup.

2026-05-07T21:45:17.198824-07:00

Bombardier brings Global 8000 to South America, debuting at Brazil’s Catarina Aviation Show (May 21-23)

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Star Air to take delivery of first Embraer E190 India’s Star Air is set to receive its first Embraer E190, marking the start of a new aircraft-delivery milestone for the carrier. The handover signals a near-term fleet expansion step as Star Air positions the E190 for its regional network plans.

2026-05-07T17:32:57.668172-07:00

Star Air to take delivery of first Embraer E190

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KLM hantavirus exposure scare: flight attendant isolated after contact with passenger who later died; Dutch authorities trace pa Dutch authorities are tracing KLM passengers after a deadly hantavirus exposure scare connected to a Johannesburg-linked incident associated with the MV Hondius outbreak. A KLM cabin attendant was hospitalized in isolation after contact with a passenger who later died, with coordination underway for likely travel-related evacuations.

2026-05-07T14:51:22.304437-07:00

KLM hantavirus exposure scare: flight attendant isolated after contact with passenger who later died; Dutch authorities trace pa

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Air Algérie to Start Twice-Weekly Manchester–Algiers Flights Air Algérie will launch twice-weekly direct service between Manchester Airport and Algiers starting this summer, establishing the first non-stop link between the two cities. The new route adds a fresh connectivity option for Algerian traffic and strengthens Air Algérie’s Europe-facing network.

2026-05-07T10:47:12.467756-07:00

Air Algérie to Start Twice-Weekly Manchester–Algiers Flights

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PROFEN and Azercosmos sign EMEA cooperation to expand satellite capacity utilization PROFEN, a Turkey-based satellite communications solutions provider, and Azercosmos, Azerbaijan’s space agency, signed a cooperation agreement at SAHA Expo 2026 to enhance satellite capacity utilization across EMEA. The deal is positioned to broaden service availability for satellite communications in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

2026-05-07T09:26:49.425337-07:00

PROFEN and Azercosmos sign EMEA cooperation to expand satellite capacity utilization

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Unions protest Air Sénégal ground handler takeover

Bombardier brings Global 8000 to South America, debuting at Brazil’s Catarina Aviation Show (May 21-23)

PROFEN and Azercosmos sign EMEA cooperation to expand satellite capacity utilization

Airlink weighs network and cost moves amid global fuel crisis

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