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TAP Air Portugal to resume Venezuela flights July 13 via Valencia as Caracas airport recovery continues

TAP Air Portugal will restart weekly services to Venezuela on 13 July, using Valencia’s Arturo Michelena Airport as an alternative to Maiquetía, which remains closed after the 24 June earthquakes. The first flight will carry more than 8 tons of medical humanitarian aid from Portugal.

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2026-07-10T05:46:14.762936-07:00

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Astral Aviation and Fly Noor partner to relaunch China–South Africa freighter service

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2026-07-10T05:01:23.995352-07:00

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Air Zimbabwe to resume Harare–London Gatwick service from late July 2026 via Plus Ultra ACMI lease of Airbus A330-300

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2026-07-10T03:00:05.306771-07:00

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GOL completes first long-haul A330 flight to New York JFK

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2026-07-10T02:59:02.194001-07:00

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JetBlue seeks up to 30 gates at Fort Lauderdale International after Spirit’s 2026 collapse JetBlue Airways is seeking authorization for up to 30 gates at Fort Lauderdale International Airport, aiming to fill capacity left by Spirit Airlines following its collapse earlier in 2026. The request signals an expansion push at FLL as gate availability becomes a key competitive lever.

2026-07-10T12:13:56.028342-07:00

JetBlue seeks up to 30 gates at Fort Lauderdale International after Spirit’s 2026 collapse

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TAP Air Portugal to resume Venezuela flights July 13 via Valencia as Caracas airport recovery continues TAP Air Portugal will restart weekly services to Venezuela on 13 July, using Valencia’s Arturo Michelena Airport as an alternative to Maiquetía, which remains closed after the 24 June earthquakes. The first flight will carry more than 8 tons of medical humanitarian aid from Portugal.

2026-07-10T05:46:14.762936-07:00

TAP Air Portugal to resume Venezuela flights July 13 via Valencia as Caracas airport recovery continues

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Astral Aviation and Fly Noor partner to relaunch China–South Africa freighter service Astral Aviation and Fly Noor have teamed up to restart a China–South Africa freighter route, aiming to bring renewed all-cargo capacity to one of Africa’s key bilateral trade lanes. The partnership signals a fresh effort to re-enable direct freight connectivity between the two regions.

2026-07-10T05:01:23.995352-07:00

Astral Aviation and Fly Noor partner to relaunch China–South Africa freighter service

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Air Zimbabwe to resume Harare–London Gatwick service from late July 2026 via Plus Ultra ACMI lease of Airbus A330-300 Air Zimbabwe plans to restart non-stop scheduled flights between its Harare hub and London Gatwick in late July 2026 after a gap of more than 14 years. The carrier will operate the route using a leased Airbus A330-300 under an ACMI arrangement with Spain’s Plus Ultra, supported by Chapman Freeborn’s capacity solution.

2026-07-10T03:00:05.306771-07:00

Air Zimbabwe to resume Harare–London Gatwick service from late July 2026 via Plus Ultra ACMI lease of Airbus A330-300

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GOL completes first long-haul A330 flight to New York JFK Brazilian low-cost carrier GOL has completed its first long-haul A330 service, flying Rio de Janeiro (GIG) to New York (JFK). The inaugural transatlantic-style route milestone signals GOL’s push beyond regional flying with a widebody platform designed for longer missions.

2026-07-10T02:59:02.194001-07:00

GOL completes first long-haul A330 flight to New York JFK

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Kenya Airways in talks to add B777-200Fs (cargo) and expands fleet discussions with Boeing and Embraer Kenya Airways is considering adding two or more Boeing 777-200 freighters to supplement its cargo fleet. The airline is also reportedly in discussions with Boeing about additional 737s and with Embraer about the E2, suggesting a broader aircraft strategy covering both cargo capacity and passenger fleet renewal.

2026-07-09T05:53:16.360303-07:00

Kenya Airways in talks to add B777-200Fs (cargo) and expands fleet discussions with Boeing and Embraer

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Report: Etihad Airways nears order for 10 additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners, likely to be announced at Farnborough Reuters reports Etihad Airways is close to finalizing an order for 10 additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners, with an announcement potentially as early as the Farnborough International Airshow later this month. The deal would add to the UAE carrier’s long-haul fleet capacity plans.

2026-07-08T10:46:15.611862-07:00

Report: Etihad Airways nears order for 10 additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners, likely to be announced at Farnborough

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FL Technics Indonesia opens FAA Part-145 aircraft painting facility in Denpasar, Bali—first repaint for Skyway Airlines FL Technics Indonesia has inaugurated a new aircraft painting facility at its Denpasar, Bali MRO site, completing its first repaint project for Skyway Airlines. As an FAA Part-145 certified provider, the expansion adds in-house complete aircraft painting capability, strengthening Southeast Asia’s MRO capacity.

2026-07-08T06:16:35.883737-07:00

FL Technics Indonesia opens FAA Part-145 aircraft painting facility in Denpasar, Bali—first repaint for Skyway Airlines

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