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Blue Islands suspends trading and enters administration, severing Channel Islands links weeks after Eastern Airways collapse

Jersey-based regional carrier Blue Islands has suspended trading and entered administration, ceasing ATR turboprop services that connect the Channel Islands with UK and Irish cities. The collapse, announced barely two weeks after Eastern Airways' failure, intensifies disruption to island connectivity and regional route networks.

2025-11-15T00:15:51.435311-08:00

Associated Press

FAA rolls back some 10% flight‑reduction limits at 40 major U.S. airports as shutdown strains ease; some restrictions remain

2025-11-14T14:05:07.496480-08:00

Reuters

U.S. rescinds Biden-era rule requiring cash compensation for carrier-caused flight delays

2025-11-14T06:51:02.880504-08:00

FlightGlobal

Air Algérie takes delivery of first A330-900neo, set to be Africa’s largest A330neo operator

2025-11-14T03:34:12.515714-08:00

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Peter J. Dolara, architect of American's Miami hub and Latin America network, dies Peter J. Dolara, a former American Airlines executive widely credited with building and consolidating the carrier's Miami hub, has died. Dolara led development of American's network across Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America and is being celebrated by the airline for his role.

2025-11-15T13:32:24.452134-08:00

Peter J. Dolara, architect of American's Miami hub and Latin America network, dies

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Unifor urges WestJet to halt outsourcing of hundreds of Calgary call-centre jobs to El Salvador Unifor has called on WestJet to stop the outsourcing of “hundreds” of Calgary-based call-centre jobs to El Salvador, arguing the carrier should support Canadian workers amid an “uncertain economic climate” linked by the union to a trade war launched by the United States, Unifor National President Lana Payne said.

2025-11-15T12:20:39.896290-08:00

Unifor urges WestJet to halt outsourcing of hundreds of Calgary call-centre jobs to El Salvador

FlightGlobal

Malaysia Airlines to launch RFP for long‑haul widebodies; decision due Q1 2026 Malaysia Airlines will issue an RFP for new long‑haul widebody aircraft before year‑end as part of its fleet renewal efforts. The carrier plans to make a selection in Q1 2026, initiating a procurement that will shape its intercontinental capacity and delivery timetable.

2025-11-15T04:27:05.895801-08:00

Malaysia Airlines to launch RFP for long‑haul widebodies; decision due Q1 2026

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Gamebird aerobatic trainer used to teach Emirates cadets upset recovery Emirates is training pilot cadets in upset recovery using the Gamebird, a piston single two-seat aircraft developed primarily for aerobatic flight. The hands-on syllabus leverages the trainer's aerobatic capabilities to expose cadets to unusual attitudes and recovery techniques that complement simulator instruction.

2025-11-15T03:03:02.646106-08:00

Gamebird aerobatic trainer used to teach Emirates cadets upset recovery

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Blue Islands suspends trading and enters administration, severing Channel Islands links weeks after Eastern Airways collapse Jersey-based regional carrier Blue Islands has suspended trading and entered administration, ceasing ATR turboprop services that connect the Channel Islands with UK and Irish cities. The collapse, announced barely two weeks after Eastern Airways' failure, intensifies disruption to island connectivity and regional route networks.

2025-11-15T00:15:51.435311-08:00

Blue Islands suspends trading and enters administration, severing Channel Islands links weeks after Eastern Airways collapse

Associated Press

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FAA rolls back some 10% flight‑reduction limits at 40 major U.S. airports as shutdown strains ease; some restrictions remain The FAA will roll back some Nov. 7 restrictions that imposed a temporary 10% cut in scheduled flights at 40 major U.S. airports after staffing strains during the government shutdown. Regulators say some limits remain even as carriers canceled fewer flights than the mandate and air cargo saw limited disruption.

2025-11-14T14:05:07.496480-08:00

FAA rolls back some 10% flight‑reduction limits at 40 major U.S. airports as shutdown strains ease; some restrictions remain

FlightGlobal

Singapore Airlines backs Air India despite losses, reaffirms multi-hub strategy Singapore Airlines Group said it will continue to support associate Air India after losses at the Indian carrier reduced group profits, and reaffirmed its multi-hub network strategy, signalling tolerance for near-term financial drag while preserving longer-term network and growth plans.

2025-11-14T13:23:11.412443-08:00

Singapore Airlines backs Air India despite losses, reaffirms multi-hub strategy

FlightGlobal

Azul and Gol capitalise on booming long‑haul demand from Brazil; Azul posts record Q3 as Chapter 11 exit nears Brazilian carriers Azul and Gol reported booming long‑haul international demand in Q3, driving surges in capacity, higher load factors and significant revenue gains. Azul posted record revenue, operating income and EBITDA as it advances toward a Chapter 11 exit, while Gol scaled long‑haul capacity to capture outbound flows.

2025-11-14T13:23:11.149856-08:00

Azul and Gol capitalise on booming long‑haul demand from Brazil; Azul posts record Q3 as Chapter 11 exit nears

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