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PM Modi inaugurates Phase 1 of Navi Mumbai International Airport; commercial operations start in December

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Phase 1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport, developed by the Adani Group at an estimated first‑phase cost of US$2.2 billion. Commercial operations are slated to begin in December, with the new airport intended to relieve chronic congestion at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.

2025-10-08T04:44:46.844357-07:00

Reuters

Riyadh Air to begin daily Riyadh–London Heathrow service 26 Oct 2025; phased invite‑only start and Sfeer loyalty unveiled

2025-10-08T05:00:36.180823-07:00

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Air Transat adds three international routes and makes southern leisure services year‑round in Summer 2026

2025-10-08T07:40:22.375261-07:00

Reuters

DGCA fines IndiGo parent Rs 20 lakh over use of unqualified simulators for Category C pilot training

2025-10-08T05:16:22.948804-07:00

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DOT secures $41M to keep Essential Air Service running amid government shutdown The U.S. Department of Transportation obtained $41 million in stopgap funding to sustain Essential Air Service payments during the federal government shutdown, averting an immediate lapse in a $600 million annual rural subsidy program. The move reduces near‑term revenue uncertainty for regional carriers and preserves flights to 100+ small communities.

2025-10-08T14:35:14.835179-07:00

DOT secures $41M to keep Essential Air Service running amid government shutdown

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FLOAT Shuttle buys PenAir and Corvus Part 121 certificates to accelerate commercial operations FLOAT Shuttle, a California-based virtual air taxi operator, has purchased the Part 121 certificates of Corvus Airlines and PenAir, both linked to Anchorage operations, to secure commercial air carrier authority and accelerate its move into scheduled passenger operations across US markets.

2025-10-08T14:12:45.302505-07:00

FLOAT Shuttle buys PenAir and Corvus Part 121 certificates to accelerate commercial operations

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U.S. airlines urge FAA to deliver 'quick wins' in $12.5B air-traffic overhaul Major U.S. airlines told the FAA in a letter seen by Reuters that it is "imperative" the agency deliver early, demonstrable "quick wins" in its $12.5 billion program to overhaul the ageing air-traffic control system, stressing short-term gains are needed to maintain momentum.

2025-10-08T11:08:29.835141-07:00

U.S. airlines urge FAA to deliver 'quick wins' in $12.5B air-traffic overhaul

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Canada revises airport slot reservation procedures Canada has revised its airport slot reservation procedures, updating the framework airlines and airports use to request, hold and return takeoff and landing slots. The change alters slot-assignment timelines and compliance expectations, with direct implications for carrier scheduling, competition for constrained airport capacity and network planning.

2025-10-08T10:52:39.744298-07:00

Canada revises airport slot reservation procedures

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Air Canada to deploy Airbus A321XLR from 2026 to open new long‑range narrowbody routes Air Canada will take delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR in 2026 and is reshaping network plans to use the long‑range single‑aisle to open new long‑thin routes. Network planners have spent years analysing data to pinpoint the highest‑value deployments for the type.

2025-10-08T10:36:28.336392-07:00

Air Canada to deploy Airbus A321XLR from 2026 to open new long‑range narrowbody routes

Breitflyte

Norwegian wins Denmark’s 'green domestic route' — Aalborg–Copenhagen to use 40% SAF from Spring 2026 Norwegian Air Shuttle has been awarded Denmark's 'green domestic route' tender and will operate the Aalborg–Copenhagen service from spring 2026. The carrier will fly the route using a 40% sustainable aviation fuel blend as part of Denmark's effort to cut domestic aviation emissions.

2025-10-08T09:32:41.379448-07:00

Norwegian wins Denmark’s 'green domestic route' — Aalborg–Copenhagen to use 40% SAF from Spring 2026

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Airbus delivers 73 aircraft in September, lifts 2025 YTD to 507 and logs 10 gross orders Airbus delivered 73 aircraft to 41 customers in September, lifting its year‑to‑date total to 507 units for 79 operators and recording 10 gross commercial orders. The manufacturer now needs 313 fourth‑quarter handovers to reach its roughly 820‑aircraft 2025 target as it pushes to meet full‑year guidance.

2025-10-08T09:16:28.939566-07:00

Airbus delivers 73 aircraft in September, lifts 2025 YTD to 507 and logs 10 gross orders

Airline Economics

Emirates to buy A380‑800 MSN190 (A6‑EOO) from Stratos in forward sale ending 2027 Emirates has agreed to purchase one Airbus A380‑800 (MSN190, reg A6‑EOO) from asset manager Stratos in a forward sale. The GP7200‑powered aircraft is currently operated by Emirates and will transfer to the carrier when its lease expires at the end of 2027.

2025-10-08T08:28:24.672646-07:00

Emirates to buy A380‑800 MSN190 (A6‑EOO) from Stratos in forward sale ending 2027

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