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Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights

A fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport has caused a significant power outage, leading to the full-day closure of one of the world's busiest hubs. Over 120 flights were diverted, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers and raising concerns about contingency planning.

2025-03-20T20:25:54.605790-07:00

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IndiGo Doubles A350-900 Order to 60 Jets, Inks Transatlantic Deals with Delta, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic

2025-06-01T08:10:23.042688-07:00

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AFI KLM E&M and AerCap to Launch LEAP Engine Leasing JV, Bolster Test-Cell Capacity

2025-06-17T06:08:09.134345-07:00

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Delta and Korean Air to Acquire 25% Stake in WestJet for $550M; Delta to Reallocate 2.5% to Air France-KLM

2025-05-09T04:30:25.474672-07:00

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Air France A220-300 Declares Emergency During Stockholm Descent Air France flight AF1462, an Airbus A220-300 on the Paris–Stockholm route, declared an emergency during its descent into Stockholm Arlanda Airport today. The crew requested priority landing clearance amid unspecified technical concerns, underscoring the critical importance of rapid in-flight contingency protocols.

2025-06-28T14:27:07.018463-07:00

Air France A220-300 Declares Emergency During Stockholm Descent

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Air France orders doored mini-suites from Safran for 18 additional 777-300ERs Air France has ordered Safran Seats' new doored mini-suites for a further 18 Boeing 777-300ERs, extending its widebody cabin refresh. The move bolsters the carrier’s business class offering as airlines invest in premium experiences and manage delays in new aircraft deliveries.

2025-06-23T05:15:04.666858-07:00

Air France orders doored mini-suites from Safran for 18 additional 777-300ERs

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Air France to Launch Thrice-Weekly Paris–Punta Cana Service in Winter 2025/26 Starting January 13, 2026, Air France will operate a thrice-weekly new direct service between Paris Charles de Gaulle and Punta Cana using a Boeing 777-300ER, tapping into winter leisure demand in the Dominican Republic and reinforcing its long-haul network flexibility.

2025-06-22T07:59:03.809053-07:00

Air France to Launch Thrice-Weekly Paris–Punta Cana Service in Winter 2025/26

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AFI KLM E&M and AerCap to Launch LEAP Engine Leasing JV, Bolster Test-Cell Capacity AFI KLM E&M has struck a joint-venture agreement with AerCap to jointly own and manage a pool of CFM LEAP-1A and ‑1B spare engines for A320neo and 737 MAX operators. The partnership will also finalize new engine test-cell capabilities in Amsterdam and Paris to meet surging MRO demand and spare shortages.

2025-06-17T06:08:09.134345-07:00

AFI KLM E&M and AerCap to Launch LEAP Engine Leasing JV, Bolster Test-Cell Capacity

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Air France 777-300ER Returns to CDG After In-Flight Emergency Air France flight AF116, operated by a Boeing 777-300ER en route from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Shanghai, declared an in-flight emergency shortly after departure and executed a safe return to CDG. All passengers and crew have disembarked without reported injuries.

2025-06-08T19:02:27.639945-07:00

Air France 777-300ER Returns to CDG After In-Flight Emergency

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IndiGo Doubles A350-900 Order to 60 Jets, Inks Transatlantic Deals with Delta, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic IndiGo has doubled its Airbus A350-900 commitment, adding 30 frames to reach 60 jets on order. Simultaneously, the carrier launched partnership agreements with Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic to support planned non-stop services to North America, Europe and the UK.

2025-06-01T08:10:23.042688-07:00

IndiGo Doubles A350-900 Order to 60 Jets, Inks Transatlantic Deals with Delta, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic

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IndiGo Seals Multi-Carrier Alliance with Delta, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic to Expand Europe–US Reach India’s largest carrier IndiGo has sealed a multi-faceted alliance with Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic, allowing 6E-code sales on partner-operated long-haul services from India to Europe and North America. Building on existing AF-KLM and Virgin arrangements, it spans ground handling, training and digital integration.

2025-06-01T03:38:23.419105-07:00

IndiGo Seals Multi-Carrier Alliance with Delta, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic to Expand Europe–US Reach

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Air France resumes Paris–Tel Aviv flights as peers extend suspensions Air France is reinstating daily Boeing 777 service between Paris Charles de Gaulle and Tel Aviv, standing out as the only major European carrier to restore regular flights, while Lufthansa Group, British Airways, United and Ryanair have extended or maintained suspensions through June amid ongoing security concerns.

2025-05-27T01:11:13.721518-07:00

Air France resumes Paris–Tel Aviv flights as peers extend suspensions

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