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KLM cancels about 100 flights as Schiphol ground‑crew strike disrupts European network

KLM will cancel about 100 flights on Wednesday after a walkout by ground crew at Amsterdam Schiphol, the Dutch arm of Air France‑KLM said. The action has triggered cancellations and delays across Europe — from London City to Madrid, Hamburg and Warsaw — affecting thousands of passengers.

2025-09-16T03:06:38.297333-07:00

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Ryanair may permanently halt Israel flights amid charges and security dispute, O'Leary warns

2025-09-11T04:30:57.122079-07:00

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Edelweiss to add five A320neos in 2027–28 as Austrian transfers narrowbodies to Zurich

2025-09-11T15:11:07.452287-07:00

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Air Canada strengthens Toronto Pearson hub with eight new international routes and Summer 2026 Europe–Asia expansion

2025-09-10T16:27:24.501184-07:00

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United says Newark operations ‘better than ever’ after ATC turmoil; to serve 160+ destinations this fall/winter United CEO Scott Kirby said Newark Liberty (EWR) is operating “better than ever” after earlier air-traffic-control turmoil. United reports improved summer performance despite FAA restrictions and plans to serve more than 160 destinations from Newark this fall and winter, the most of any NYC-area carrier.

2025-09-16T14:12:04.763570-07:00

United says Newark operations ‘better than ever’ after ATC turmoil; to serve 160+ destinations this fall/winter

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SkyWest’s MaeveJet Deal Could Cut Fuel Burn Up to 33% vs CRJ‑900 and E175 — Potential US Regional Fleet Shakeup SkyWest's agreement to launch Maeve Aerospace's hybrid‑electric MaeveJet — claiming up to 33% lower fuel burn compared with the CRJ‑900 and E175 — could upend US regional fleet planning by forcing operators and majors to reassess aircraft economics, retirement schedules and scope‑clause strategies.

2025-09-16T13:10:01.066302-07:00

SkyWest’s MaeveJet Deal Could Cut Fuel Burn Up to 33% vs CRJ‑900 and E175 — Potential US Regional Fleet Shakeup

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KLM cancels about 100 flights as Schiphol ground‑crew strike disrupts European network KLM will cancel about 100 flights on Wednesday after a walkout by ground crew at Amsterdam Schiphol, the Dutch arm of Air France‑KLM said. The action has triggered cancellations and delays across Europe — from London City to Madrid, Hamburg and Warsaw — affecting thousands of passengers.

2025-09-16T03:06:38.297333-07:00

KLM cancels about 100 flights as Schiphol ground‑crew strike disrupts European network

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Vietjet takes delivery of A330-300 VN-A820; fleet totals 121 aircraft Vietjet has taken delivery of an Airbus A330-300 registered VN-A820, its newest widebody, bringing the Vietnamese low-cost carrier's fleet to 121 aircraft. The addition expands Vietjet's widebody presence as the airline continues network growth across Asia‑Pacific.

2025-09-15T16:10:39.829604-07:00

Vietjet takes delivery of A330-300 VN-A820; fleet totals 121 aircraft

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China Eastern to launch world's longest commercial flight — Shanghai–Buenos Aires via Auckland, 12,000+ miles, 29‑hour return China Eastern will operate a twice‑weekly Boeing 777 service linking Shanghai Pudong and Buenos Aires with a brief technical stop in Auckland, creating the world's longest direct commercial flight at more than 12,000 miles. Returns can take about 29 hours and the route is scheduled to begin in December as the carrier's South America debut.

2025-09-15T12:16:03.168504-07:00

China Eastern to launch world's longest commercial flight — Shanghai–Buenos Aires via Auckland, 12,000+ miles, 29‑hour return

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Iberia rolls out fleetwide electronic technical logbook to replace paper onboard logbooks Iberia has implemented an Electronic Technical Log Book (eTLB) across its fleet, replacing traditional paper onboard technical and flight logbooks. The digital system consolidates maintenance and operational records, aiming to modernize workflows and standardize reporting across the carrier’s entire network.

2025-09-15T09:15:59.538694-07:00

Iberia rolls out fleetwide electronic technical logbook to replace paper onboard logbooks

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Etihad records first-ever month with over 2 million passengers Etihad Airways carried more than two million passengers in a single month for the first time since its 2003 launch, a milestone that underscores rapid post‑pandemic recovery. The surge highlights strong demand for Gulf hub connectivity and supports the carrier’s ongoing network and fleet expansion.

2025-09-14T02:47:59.820456-07:00

Etihad records first-ever month with over 2 million passengers

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Edelweiss to add five A320neos in 2027–28 as Austrian transfers narrowbodies to Zurich Edelweiss will take five Airbus A320neo jets in 2027–2028 — three to replace 26‑year‑old A320s and two to support network growth — with the aircraft handed over from Austrian Airlines as part of a broader Austrian fleet reorganisation that shifts jets from Vienna to Zurich.

2025-09-11T15:11:07.452287-07:00

Edelweiss to add five A320neos in 2027–28 as Austrian transfers narrowbodies to Zurich

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